Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
Yesterday, Niantic posted on the official Pokémon GO twitter account that the level cap for Raid Battles has been adjusted. Down to level 5 and treated the same as having to level up to choose a team affiliation, trainers can now take down overpowered Pokémon and try to add them…
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A new quartet of characters are finding their way into Fire Emblem Heroes, and they’re definitely making the most of the season. Celebrating summer in their home Halidom, all four are from Awakening though with some brand new weapons and skills to complement their swimsuits. These new versions of Tiki,…
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We face the fierce Charizard in an epic Raid Battle in Pokémon GO! Can we take this massive Pokémon down?
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Earlier today, Niantic rolled out the new Gym system in Pokémon GO. As excited as fans were over Gyms, the tab about Raid Battles kept them wondering when that feature would go live. Well, it’s available now, but with a twist: Pokémon GO players who are level 35 or higher…
We take you on a tour of Pokémon GO’s latest Gym update!
While you’re waiting for Niantic to open all the Gyms in Pokémon GO, you can add a new wallpaper to your phone. The new loading screen featuring the up-and-coming Raid Battles is taking center stage here, teasing us with what’s to come. Niantic tweeted out the release today and added…
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Update: In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, the man behind Sega Forever, Chief Marketing Officer Mike Evans, explained how the vast majority of Sega Forever’s games are being ported to Unity. This means the software can be brought to other platforms relatively easily, and he specifically mentions the Nintendo Switch. Check…
