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…
Picross 3D debuted on Nintendo DS in 2009. Seven years later, the series is finally returning to the West with Picross 3D Round 2 for Nintendo 3DS. Released last October in Japan, the sequel brings hundreds of new puzzles, new features, and stereoscopic 3D to this addictive puzzle series. Like…
New DLC has arrived for Hyrule Warriors Legends on the Nintendo 3DS! The pack contains a new weapon, a new character and an all new Adventure Mode map. Toon Link gets dibs on the new weapon, the Sand Wand, and with it he can attack with giant blocks of sand…
Monster Hunter is a franchise that is no stranger to crossovers, with the latest entry Monster Hunter Generations featuring costumes of everyone from Amaterasu to Strider Hiryu. Now, in Japan’s version of today’s Nintendo 3DS Direct, we’ve got confirmation that the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories will be no different –…
During today’s handheld-centric Nintendo Direct, a portable version of Mario’s amazing level creator was announced for Nintendo 3DS. With access to every item and tool from Super Mario Maker’s toolkit (with the exception of Mystery Mushroom costumes), the new version bears a striking resemblance to its big brother on Wii…
Today’s Nintendo Direct kicked off with a couple of new reveals for Pokémon Sun and Moon. First up was an all new Alolan form, showing how Rattata has adapted to the region. Forced into a more nocturnal life thanks to Yungoos being brought in specifically to hunt them, Rattata is…
This morning’s Nintendo Direct brought a lot to the table for amiibo fans, with word on known figures’ functionality, some exciting additions to existing lines, and a brand new collection. Lets dive right in and break it down! First, the seven upcoming Super Mario amiibo, first revealed at E3, got…
Mario has had a long and prolific history of taking time off to play sports with friend and nemesis alike, and the tradition continues today with the announcement of Mario Sports Superstars: a compilation of five sports into one, 3DS game-sized package. Check out footage from the game from today’s…
It’s time for the first Nintendo Direct since March, which will focus exclusively on upcoming 3DS titles! It is planned to start at 9:00 CT and last 42 minutes, and you can catch it on both YouTube and Twitch. We’ll be sure to keep this post updated with all of…
It’s the start of another month, which means it’s time for a My Nintendo rewards refresh! Both North America and Europe have received new items, which are mostly discounts, but Europeans can also get their hands on the first Mario Kart 8 DLC pack. Check out the full list: North…
Spiritual successors can be a tricky business. At best, they’re fond love letters to games of yore, expertly capturing the intricacies that made classic games so memorable. At worst, they’re cheap, lazy efforts that prey upon the nostalgia of longing fans to deliver a subpar experience that only makes one…
It’s that mythical time of the month again! Starting right now, players can download the Victory Pokémon in all its cheerful glory to their copies of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby and/or Alpha Sapphire. Already trained to level 100, Victini comes with the moves Incinerate, Quick Attack, Endure and Confusion….
Tomorrow brings the first Nintendo Direct presentation since March, and with nearly half a year since our last videocast of Nintendo news, the fans are hungry for info. While the Direct is focused on 3DS news, with no information about NX or mobile titles to be announced, that doesn’t mean…
