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,…
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…
Remember Miitomo? You know, that app everyone was completely obsessed with that let you share details about your personal life in a fun and innovative way? Sadly, Miitomo’s been feeling like somewhat of a barren wasteland for me these past few months whenever I log in. Luckily, it appears Nintendo…
Nintendo has released a PDF of its most recent Semi-Annual Financial Results and, as always, it’s chock full of information. Most notably is Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima’s discussion of the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has officially announced that it plans to ship 2 million units worldwide at launch compared to just…
Nintendo just announced via Twitter that it will be hosting a Switch livestream on January 12th. You can read the full press release below. Learn more about Nintendo’s new home gaming system at the Nintendo Switch Presentation, streamed LIVE on Jan. 12 https://t.co/0c7gOJasA2 pic.twitter.com/5aR7MBH2C5 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October…
Hardware Lime Green New 3DS XL with Super Mario World ($199.99) Pokémon Sun & Moon Solgaleo/Lunala Limited Edition New 3DS XL ($199.99 at GameStop) Accessories NES Classic Mini Carrying Case ($19.99 at Amazon) NES Classic Mini Joystick Controller by EMiO ($24.99 at Amazon) NES Classic Mini Turbo Controller by EMiO ($14.99…
Within the realm of gaming related industries over the past decade or so, few have grown so well known and prosperous compared to eSports – the spectacle of watching the greatest players in the world duke it out for the title of greatest. While the idea of competitive gaming has…
According to PokéShopper, the Japanese company Banpresto has leaked a couple more upcoming plushes from Pokémon Sun & Moon. Coming in March of 2017, these plushes include Bewear, Mimikyu and Bounsweet, three Pokémon that have yet to see a merchandise debut. The first two plushes are set to be 26…
Mario Kart 8 is taking a quick lap through the Badge Arcade today, featuring various power-ups and character headshots from series favorites. Free play? Nope. Free play denied! Practice catcher: Today’s your last day to catch more than half the Pixel Pokémon badges available. Be sure to complete your…
Another new trailer was released today showcasing all the amazing things you can do with amiibo in Mario Party Star Rush. You can check it out below! Mario Party Star Rush launches in North America alongside the newest wave of Mario Party amiibo on November 4th. Pre-order Star Rush on…
Watch Custom Conquest Season 2’s newest episode! This time, we feature custom amiibo cards based on The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. View the video below and then scroll down the page for info about how you can make your own! Ready to make these yourself? Download the assets to…
Peter Pan’s favorite game Lost in Shadow is sneaking onto the North American Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released on the Wii back in 2011, Lost in Shadow is a puzzle platformer developed by Hudson Soft (now owned by Konami) that follows the story of a boy separated from his…
A new trailer has been uploaded to the Play Nintendo YouTube channel showcasing Mario being haunted by Boo and the glow-in-the-dark Boo amiibo. Will Mario survive the ordeal? Find out below. Mario Party Star Rush launches in North America alongside the newest wave of Mario Party amiibo on November 4th….
The common minion doesn’t often get the recognition that it deserves. Sure, bosses have a much more epic, grandiose role in video games; but without the throngs of underlings our heroes must face along the way, these encounters wouldn’t be nearly as satisfying. Not every game can be Shadow of…
