There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got a favorite Super Mario platformer. From way back with Super Mario Bros. all the way up to Super Mario Wonder, there’s…
And the third Ultra Unlock event for Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies is here. Keeping up with the new debut theme, Ultra Unlock Part 3 is all about Mega Lucario! That means Trainers can participate in Mega Lucario Raids and earn Lucario Mega Energy to Mega Evolve their own…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
Niantic will be attending Gamescom LATAM at the São Paulo Expo and will have an in-person activation there. Trainers attending the event can Lure PokéStops and have a chance at encountering Unown G, complete a free Timed Research featuring Pikachu wearing a Party Hat, and complete event-exclusive Field Research. (For…
Niantic will be at Supanova 2024 – Perth and will have an in-person activation at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. Trainers attending the event can Lure PokéStops and have a chance at encountering Unown S, complete a free Timed Research featuring Pikachu wearing a Party Hat, and complete event-exclusive…
A new Raid has appeared in Pokémon GO! Announced on Friday, October 14th, 2022 via the official Pokémon GO blog and official Pokémon GO social media channels, Trainers can now participate in Elite Raids. One big question though – what are Elite Raids? Elite Raids are a new type of…
Pokémon GO first launched on July 6th, 2016 and forever changed mobile gaming. Now it’s 2024 and Niantic is ready to celebrate Pokémon GO’s 8th anniversary, albeit a tad early. A plethora of party hat-wearing Pokémon return, along with two new additions – Grimer and Muk. Shiny Meltan will be…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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,…
Pokémon GO’s long-running monthly event, Community Day, turned 4 years old in 2022. Four years means a plethora of Pokémon have been shown off with special, event-exclusive attacks and increased Shiny rates. (And now that we’re in 2023, it’s five years’ worth!) Yet, for newer Trainers, chances are they’ve missed…
While undoubtedly best known for developing the Pokémon series, Game Freak has been experimenting with other IP for over a decade now. Their latest idea, developed by WonderPlanet Inc., is the mobile sailing RPG Pand Land, and it has more than a few bits of DNA in common with their…
The next Pokémon GO event happening during the Season of Shared Skies is all about Fire-type Pokémon with a focus on hatching Eggs. Shiny Larvesta is the sole debut for the event, but can luckily be found in 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs obtained during the event….
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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,…
