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….
Today, Fire Emblem Heroes is receiving its next update featuring more characters and a story chapter based on one of Japan’s exclusive Super Famicom titles. The mobile game will be globally expanding with new content featuring characters from the final Fire Emblem game to be released on Nintendo’s 16-bit system,…
Ready for another stroll with your favorite digital species? While looking out for four-leaf clovers this week, Niantic is hoping you’ll also be playing Pikmin Bloom to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. From Thursday, March 17th to Sunday, March 20th, Pikmin Bloom players will be able to obtain special “Clover” Decor…
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,…
The Season of Alola continues with its second event! This time it’ll be a mix of celebrating the Alola region and a cultural festival celebrated all over the world. Once again, Holi will be celebrated in-game as the Festival of Colors. Joining the party this time around are some extremely…
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 8 Deluxe isn’t the only Mario Kart racer getting updates — the little mobile game that could Mario Kart Tour is having a whole slate of new additions and changes, the foremost of which is adding Miis and Mii costumes to the game. Other changes include the following:…
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…
Spring is fast-approaching, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a more leisurely stroll! In fact, the next Pikmin Bloom Community Day is just around the corner and will make for the perfect excuse to do just that. Best of all, the main flower this time around is the cherry…
We have entered a new era of Fire Emblem Heroes, as its latest preview of upcoming units has done something no previous video has. No, not the bunny outfits — those have been around since 2017. Rather, the text for skills and weapons has gotten so extensive that one of…
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,…
Nintendo and Niantic’s fitness-friendly app Pikmin Bloom has received another update that adds a new feature to the experience. Starting today, you’ll be able to send invitations to friends which can net you rewards like nectar and single-use slots if someone joins. The latest version of the app (v40)…
