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….
We’re less than two weeks away from Pokémon GO’s next Tour where we’ll explore the Johto region. While Niantic has dropped some details about the event ever since it was announced back in December, today they’ve released a detailed summary outlining what Trainers can expect between the ticketed and non-ticketed…
The A Hero Rises popularity vote has ended for 2022, and Fire Emblem Hero fans clearly have a favorite color. To recap, players could vote for characters they’d like to take part in an upcoming Voting Gauntlet event. The winner of that would then be gifted to all players 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,…
Dragalia Lost has been throwing holiday themes and royalty players’ way over the last couple months. Maybe you’ve been busy with all the events, or maybe it’s all starting to sound the same. With the most recent Gala Dragalia Remix though, a long present character is stepping out from behind…
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…
Do you enjoy the thrill of leg-based locomotion tied to intangible rewards? Then clearly you’re already a devout Pikmin Bloom player, eagerly awaiting its upcoming Community Day! These monthly happenings reward those who take 10,000 steps with an event-only badge, with other perks happening all day long. This time around,…
Love is officially in the air, and by that I mean our love for Pokémon. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, so too is Niantic’s V-Day Pokémon GO event — and this year, they’ve got a special treat for us. For all the details on this years flowery February event, check…
Back in 2020, Japan got a prequel to the once Switch-exclusive Octopath Traveler for mobile, subtitled Champions of the Continent. Now, two years later, it’s finally heading west. OCTOPATH TRAVELER: Champions of the Continent (English ver.) will launch in North America and Europe in 2022!We'll have more to share…
After having an unpainted prototype previously revealed, the finished and painted Nendoroid for Arthur from Ghosts ‘n Goblins has been revealed and is now up for pre-order at Play-Asia and other sites. The figure includes little props like a lance, fireball, knife, and chest. It’s going for standard…
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,…
