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…
Nintendo has unleashed an all new Pokémon onto the world today. Meet Turtonator! This Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon is large and in charge! You can read his official details below: Because Turtonator lives on volcanoes, feeding on sulfur and other materials found near volcanic craters, its shell has a layer of explosive material—mostly…
Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied are joined by Pokémon fan and expert Ken Pescatore of the Gotta Watch ‘Em All podcast to discuss the latest Pokémon Sun and Moon news in this mini episode of the Nintendo Newscast. They talk about new Pokémon, new forms and the all new villainus…
Just a quick warning: This article contains spoilers for an episode of the Pokémon anime that just aired in Japan. You have been warned! Ash Ketchum has competed in six different regional Pokémon League events over the course of the Pokémon anime. He’s even conquered two big, non-league challenges, and…
UPDATE: Another bundle has been discovered via Mighty Ape. This time, featuring Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and a Samus amiibo. Set to release on September 22nd. A recent listing on the New Zealand website Mighty Ape shows that two all new Fire Emblem amiibo bundles are coming soon to…
The NES Classic Mini has turned heads since it was announced last month and Nintendo hasn’t been shy showing it off at events all over the world since then. The latest spotting is at this year’s Gamescom. The folks over at MyGamingBoulevard got a hands-on capture of the mini marvel…
Upcoming 3DS title Mario Party Star Rush is set to include seven modes of gameplay, if reports coming straight from Gamescom 2016 are anything to be believed. Twitter user NintenDaan was first to break the news, tweeting that the demo of the game available at the European trade show was…
Nintendo Wire and custom amiibo artist GandaKris are hosting ten charity auctions right now, with 50% of the proceeds from every listing going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the other half will directly support the artist. Each custom is one-of-a-kind, guaranteeing you an incredibly special and unique addition…
PokéTrainers rejoice! The third and final installment in the Pokémon Ranger series is circling back onto Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! The latest in the Pokémon Ranger series lets players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger tasked with protecting Pokémon, people, and nature in the Oblivia region. Investigate…
Nintendo is on a roll lately when it comes to uploading clips of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Just a few days ago we saw the adorable Koroks in action, and last week featured the dilapidated Temple of Time in detail. Today’s video, meanwhile, shows Link essentially…
The folks at MyGamingBoulevard have put out a new video showcasing the upcoming Breath of the Wild amiibo coming next year! Check it out below. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arriving on the Wii U and the NX in March of 2017! Pre-order now at Amazon….
Nintendo’s Gamescom activities are well under way, with a Splatoon tournament being held by ESLGaming taking center stage at the moment. It turns out this is just the start of further competitive action too, as Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata has announced Nintendo will be teaming up with the…
It looks like sound-based Pokémon are the hottest commodities in the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Grab yourself badges of Meloetta, Chatot, Whismur, Loudred and Exploud today and today only! Well, at least until these badges return. Free play?: No. Practice catcher: It’s the final day for Mario & Luigi: Paper…
