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…
Splatfests might be a thing of the past on your Wii U, but they’re still very much alive on 3DS! Well, alive on your home screens at least. Three repeat Splatfest team catchers are inking up the Arcade today, but only for a limited time. Free play?: Not today pal,…
Toys Meta Knight Nendoroid ($44.99 at Play-Asia) Zero Suit Samus Figma Pre-order at Amazon A Link Between Worlds Link Figma ($42.99 at Play-Asia. Ships August 31st.) A Link Between Worlds Link Figma Deluxe Figure ($64.99 at Play-Asia) Fire Emblem Fates: Elise Nendoroid pre-order ($52.99 at Play-Asia) Snorelax Bean Bag Chair…
The Cruis’n franchise was an arcade staple throughout the mid to late ’90s. The series distinguished itself with its fast, dynamic gameplay and colorful, over-the-top tracks based on real world locations. Racing head to head with a slew of other cars while tangling with a freight train was exhilarating. After…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Phoenix Wright objects in a new demo for Spirit of Justice, Mario and friends can’t find Peach in her own castle in Super Mario 64 DS, and 3DS Virtual Consoles get shoryuken’d by a trio of SNES Street Fighter games. For those of you…
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Capcom has just released an eight minute prologue video for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. Check it out below.
Allow your amiibo addiction to carry over to your 3DS home screen, because amiibo badges are all-new in the Nintendo Badge Arcade! That’s right: badges of your favorite out-of-box amiibo, amiibo cards and even new-in-box amiibo have arrived at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Check out what’s new below! Free…
While in most regions Nintendo tends to handle operations themselves, in some cases it’s a trickier proposition. A prime example of this are the Nordic and Baltic regions of Europe, where the wholesaler Bergsala has handled Nintendo distribution and marketing since 1981. Now, to celebrate 35 long years of service,…
Every Thursday in September, Nintendo will be showcasing a new indie title in a series it calls Nindies Summer Jam. Titles like Axiom Verge, Severed, and Azure Striker GUNVOLT 2 are among the titles in the promotion. Even better, each title will receive a 10% discount during its launch week….
It looks like Nintendo is preparing to exert more control over the distribution of its physical products in Japan, as it has arranged the subsidization of JESNET, the company that has been distributing Nintendo games and products in the region for several years now, after purchasing 70% of its shares…
We may have only just gotten a look at Nintendo’s first quarter earnings release at the end of July, but the company is already looking ahead as its second quarter coverage is now set to land on October 26th, according to its official investor’s website. Unlike the July release, these…
New Zelda Books Amazon is now taking pre-orders for a hardcover edition of the beautiful Ocarina of Time manga series. It releases in November for $17.99. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Vol. 1 ($9.99 on Amazon) The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts. 400 page hardcover Zelda art…
