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…
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…
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,…
This weekend’s event in Pokémon GO is a short little three-hour Limited Research Day event. As for which Pokémon will be featured as the reward catch encounter, it’s a twofer – Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk. Not only that, but a variety of Ground- and Rock-type Pokémon will also be available…
Niantic is celebrating Earth Day once again in Pokémon GO, bringing back the yearly Sustainability Week event. While not exactly a week long, this event will feature a variety of Water-, and Grass-, Rock-type Pokémon. Plus, there will be a variety of Buddy Pokémon-themed bonuses. More importantly, we’ll see a…
Niantic has worked with many franchises in the wake of its massive Pokémon GO success, with the team even working with Nintendo more directly with Pikmin Bloom. Next up the San Francisco dev will be teaming up with another Japanese giant – Capcom. Niantic is developing Monster Hunter Now for…
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,…
Previewed just yesterday, Mario Kart Tour is warp-piping players to the Athens Dash course (along with other European city locations!) for the Spring Tour, starting April 19th at 11 a.m. It’s time to bring on that fresh air, those pretty blooms, and sunny skies! And what’s a new…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Mario Kart Tour is still getting new tracks, many of which have made their way to the Switch as part of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s DLC. We’ve gotten a tease for which real-world location is coming next and it appears to be another European tourism hotspot – Athens, Greece! …
The Spring celebration is over in Pokémon GO, so it’s back to following the game’s season theme (the Season of Rising Heroes). This event is focused on aiding Team Mystic Leader Blanche and getting bonuses for evolving Pokémon. Plus, a new Costumed Pokémon is available thanks to a new Special…
