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….
Pokémon GO’s long-running monthly event, Community Day, turned 4 years old in 2022, and Niantic is trying out something new. Four years means a plethora of Pokémon have been shown off with special, event-exclusive attacks and increased Shiny rates. Yet, for newer Trainers, chances are they’ve missed out on most…
Niantic’s next event in Pokémon GO will be embracing the Spring season (for Northern Hemisphere Trainers at least). Just in time for Easter, Pokémon donning Spring flower crowns will be revisiting Pokémon GO, as well as a few more costumed Pokémon and Tapu Bulu. Beginning on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022…
In my experiences, you either love Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance or you hate it. More Specifically, if you’ve played it then you love it. If you’re a GameCube collector who slept on it in the past, then you hate where its secondhand price has landed. Whatever the case, thanks…
In the wake of Pikmin Bloom’s latest update and Community Day announcement, a brand new type of Decor Pikmin will be arriving on the mobile app later this month. Soon players can expect “Sushi” Decor Pikmin to begin appearing around Japanese restaurants. On top of not knowing what exact sushi…
The tulips are starting to bloom again and the Pikmin of Earth are preparing to celebrate. Niantic has announced that Pikmin Bloom’s next Community Day, celebrating the tulip flower, will take place on April 23rd. During April’s Community Day, Big Flowers will bloom into tulips when players plant regular blue,…
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…
Later this week Pokémon Unite is getting a new fighter and it’s none other than Johto’s own Aqua Rabbit Pokémon Azumarill. Azumarill will be a melee All-Rounder character in the competitive game and will have a variety of water-themed moves at its disposal. Check out a trailer below: …
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,…
The Season of Alola’s tropical vibes has inspired Team GO Rocket’s planning division. The yearly company-wide retreat will be mixing in Pokémon from the Alola region as well as transforming some Alolan Pokémon into Shadow Alolan Pokémon. For Pokémon Trainers around the world, it’s time to crash this company retreat…
Mario Kart Tour is revving up for a few egg-cellent additions next week, as it embraces springtime and leans into that Easter aesthetic. Who better to bring a few dozen colored eggs than Yoshi, who’s getting some love in pretty much every corner of the mobile game. A…
It’s the start of April, which means it’s April Fools’ Day! Niantic has released little “pranks” or events in the past for Pokémon GO, and this year is no different. Ditto, the Transform Pokémon, is taking over this year’s event. With its habit to mimic other Pokémon, Trainers will be…
With Pokémon GO Tour: Johto behind us and the Season of Alola well underway, Niantic is already prepping Trainers for its next big event in the mobile game. Announced on the official Pokémon GO Blog today, Pokémon GO Fest will return in 2022! Once again, Pokémon GO Fest will be…
