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….
The latest Gala Dragalia may be over, but two more new additions are ready to make their own summonable debut. A new adventurer and dragon will both be added, putting focus on the wind element. This isn’t a normal showcase, though, as it also marks the return of the Prize…
With April almost over, Niantic is ready to announce all the details for Pokémon GO’s May Community Day. Start counting your candy stash, as Swablu will be appearing by the flock on Saturday, May 15th! From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (your local time), the Normal- and Flying-type Cotton Bird…
If there’s one Mario character that knows how to “open wide” for a check-up, it’s the mouthy botanical boss Petey Piranha. Sure enough, the mutant Piranha Plant is now a qualified doctor in mobile title Dr. Mario World. Yellow: "A new doctor will arrive on Apr. 27, 11 PM…
Pokémon GO’s new Sponsored Gift feature will introduce a new avenue for Trainers to receive free items, as well as a method for various brands to promote messages to players. As developer Niantic explains, during visits to Gyms and PokeStops, you may encounter a new type of hot air balloon…
Following a very busy April, May is looking just as eventful for Pokémon GO players, with a slew of new events and obtainable Pokémon. The latest Pokémon GO blog post reveals that many Legendaries will be up for grabs, including Xerneas, Yveltal, and Shadow Moltres, along with new challenges, rewards,…
Niantic’s yearly mega-Pokémon GO event has a date for 2021! Announced today on Twitter, Pokémon GO Fest returns this July – specifically as a two-day event taking place on Saturday, July 17th, and Sunday, July 18th. Time to mark your calendars, Trainers! 🗓️ 🎊 #PokemonGOFest2021 will be a two-day…
Ever since Gala Dragalia were moved to a monthly occurrence, there’ve often been months where only half of the headliners were so tempting as to throw caution and Wyrmite to the wind. Granted that could just be my opinion and tastes, though, or an indication of just how desirable the…
After a reveal in the latest Feh Channel, the next Legendary Hero has gotten their own dedicated Fire Emblem Heroes trailer. Sigurd: Fated Holy Knight continues to make a case for being a fantastic, bulky, support unit – just look at those skills for yourself. With the ability…
Update (Tuesday, April 27th at 7:35 a.m. PT): Niantic released more details concerning Luminous Legends Y and the article has been updated to reflect that. Get ready, Trainers! A batch of new Pokémon hailing from the Kalos region are on their way to Pokémon GO during the Luminous Legends X…
Fans of Galar’s resident Dragon-type master are in luck this week, as Raihan is set to arrive on the island of Pasio in Pokémon Masters EX starting tomorrow, April 27th. Raihan is bringing along his signature Pokémon, Duraludon, as a partner for his journey to Pasio, and it looks like…
The heavy hitters of the Mario series are ready to face off yet again! You’ve seen them as opposing forces in Mario Party, you’ve seen them throw down in Super Smash Bros., and you’ve even seen them as Skylander-amiibo hybrids. Now get ready to see what happens when these big…
The Order of Heroes’ messenger owl awakens once again to bring the latest on Fire Emblem Heroes! That’s right, a new Feh Channel has arrived and it details the next planned update for Nintendo’s mobile strategy gacha game. Have a look at the nearly twelve minute video, and read on…
