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….
It isn’t the Season of Mischief in Pokémon GO without a big Halloween event! Niantic is making this year’s spooky gathering into a big two-part event and it starts soon! Beginning on Friday, October 15th at 10 a.m. (your local time), you’ll find some new Costumed Pokémon, new chapters in…
The Pokémon Company’s Nintendo Switch and mobile puzzle game, Pokémon Cafe Mix, is not only getting revamped this year, but it also has a new name – Pokémon Cafe ReMix. The name change was announced back in August, yet details of the retooled version didn’t include a release date. Today,…
The Pokémon Devil himself takes centerstage tonight in Pokémon GO’s first Raid Hour of October. Altered Forme Giratina Raids will be extremely boosted between 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. local time this evening, so make sure you have some friends handy to take him on! Planning on taking part? Here’s everything…
Oh god, he’s coming… Unable to raise his oddly spaced fists in Smash, Waluigi has set his sights on a new destination, one where he’s typically welcome — except that one time he wasn’t. Mario Kart Tour is the kind of game where the Purple Prankster feels right at home,…
There’s no denying the allure of Eevee, a Pokémon whose popularity has only grown in more recent years. Now a bonafide mascot alongside Pikachu, it’s available in Pokémon Unite with the ability to evolve into one of the greatest Fairy-types around — Sylveon! Sylveon has arrived in #PokemonUNITE, along…
We’re in the thick of Season 9 of Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League, and Niantic has updated the event with a new detail – one that concerns the future of Pokémon battling. Previously hinting that this particular season would be big for those looking to rank high up, Niantic confirmed…
Halloween is known for ghouls, ghosts, skeletons, and more monsters than I can name. What it isn’t always tied to are dragons, but if Fire Emblem Heroes is to be believed these powerful beings are more than comfortable in their costumes. The harvest festival is returning, with plenty of tricks…
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…
Mario Kart Tour is in the midst of its 2nd Anniversary, with plenty of real-world cities and themed drivers currently available. If that didn’t do anything for you and you’re feeling seasonal, next up is the Autumn Tour, featuring a dose of classic Mario goodness in a familiar power-up. …
Another week, another Pokémon GO mini event! This time, the Mythical Pokémon Zarude is making his GO debut in the all-new research story “Search for Zarude!” The event runs from today, October 1st, through October 10th for all players. That’s right: no special ticket or purchase are needed to take…
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,…
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,…
