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….
This week in Pokémon GO news featured a “Hello World” announcement (and future update) for Niantic and The Pokémon Company’s mobile game. To get you up to speed, the announcement detailed that the following features would be removed for Trainers in US and New Zealand once Pokémon GO Fest 2021…
Things are changing once again in the world of Pokémon GO. This week, Niantic has addressed the features and bonuses it added to Pokémon GO due to the global pandemic courtesy of COVID-19. These features, which have been referred to as “temporary” in official announcements will come to a 16-month…
As we enter summer and approach July, Niantic is ready to reveal Pokémon GO’s July Community Day star. Continuing with the Unova region starters, Tepig the Fire Pig Pokémon is next in line for the Community Day spotlight. You’ll see this feisty and adorable Fire-type Pokémon appear everywhere on Saturday,…
As The Pokémon Company teams up with Japan’s prefecture of Okinawa, Pokémon Air Adventures (the Sora Tobu Pikachu Project) was created to help tourists forge traveling memories with the franchise’s one and only electric mascot. From new jet planes featuring Pikachu to batches of original Poké Lids being installed throughout…
Looks like school’s out for Garreg Mach, as a new batch of students are hitting the beach in Fire Emblem Heroes. It seems like Three Houses is the go-to game for seasonal alts but looking at this latest batch I can’t quite blame Intelligent Systems. Just look at this seaside…
When it comes to Pokémon, there’s nothing in the pocket-monster universe that’s more summery than the Alola region. The island paradise is absolutely brimming with tropical vistas, gorgeous beaches, and summer-time snacks. If you ask me, there’s not much better than that in any universe – Pokémon or otherwise. DeNa…
Pokémon Unite is embracing the MOBA genre head-on by showing off a variety of costume alts and in-game cosmetics. Thanks to the game’s Japanese site, we have a better look at the first round of costumes for Pikachu, Snorlax, Greninja, and more, as well as different clothing options for Trainers….
The mobile version of Pokémon HOME has a brand new update, and not only does Version 1.4.0 add some new features, but it also comes with two Mystery Gift surprises! Looking to add Bulbasaur and Squirtle (that can Gigantamax) to your team? Pokémon HOME is distributing the two for free…
The Pokémon franchise’s entry into the MOBA genre has finally been generally dated for both Switch and mobile, and it’s coming soon! Nintendo Switch owners will be able to battle down lanes this July, while mobile players will have to wait a little bit longer until September. The game received…
The Paris Tour has returned to Mario Kart, inviting drivers to the City of Lights once again. This time the newest driver is out to make their mark on culture, even if it means copying their sibling once again. Artist Luigi is looking very similar to his big…
Fire Emblem Heroes continues to lay on its own unique plot elements, and even if you’re mostly here for the gameplay or familiar faces you’ve got to admit they’re upping the presentation. Its Book V story is about halfway through, and to mark the occasion a new video was shared….
The island of Pasio has had some new visitors make landfall and surf the seas recently. That’s right, the leaders of Team Aqua and Team Magma have been calling Pokémon Masters EX home now along with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire’s legendary Pokémon – Kyogre and Groudon. While the rollout of…
