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 of Europe has announced that two all new 2DS bundles are coming to Europe on October 10th. A blue 2DS bundled with Yo-Kai Watch and a light pink 2DS bundled with Style Boutique 2 (called Style Savvy: Fashion Forward in the States), will be added to the already growing…
Upcoming pre-orders Metroid Prime: Federation Force ($39.99 at Amazon. $31.99 with Prime) Style Savy: Fashion Forward ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) Shantae and the Pirates Curse ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) SteamWorld Collection ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past ($39.99…
Another new video featuring The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has appeared on the official Zelda Facebook page. This short trailer shows off the return of the Koroks: the forest people who previously appeared in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. This is the second new look…
Are you one of the few Wii U owners that hasn’t dove in to inked filled world of Splatoon? Good news! Nintendo has officially announced that the Testfire, a free Splatoon demo with limited stages and weapons, is making a return at the end of August! Two stages, Saltspray Rig…
Capcom is currently marketing its upcoming cross-media series Monster Hunter Stories quite strongly in Japan ahead of its October launch, but very little has been said when it comes to a western release. We finally have confirmation of at least one part of the spin-off heading over though – the…
Normal-type Pokémon and Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Check out what’s new below. Free play?: Yes! Practice catcher: That’s the last day for last week’s Super Mario Maker badges! Be sure to grab those if you haven’t yet! Don’t forget about…
After a long wait the critically acclaimed Axiom Verge is finally heading to the Wii U eShop on September 1st. In a recent blog post, creator Tom Happ describes how the upcoming launch of Axiom Verge on Wii U is a lot like coming home, as the game takes a lot…
Super Smash Con 2016 has concluded, and four victors have been crowned in their respective games. It was exciting competition all around, but only four could come out on top. Smash 4 saw another tournament filled with upsets – perhaps the most egregious one yet. Players like Dabuz, Ally, and…
Grab your apples and your Pester Balls, PokéFans in Europe and Australia, as the Nintendo 64 classic Pokémon Snap is heading to the Wii U Virtual Console this Thursday! In Pokémon Snap you take control of the aptly named Todd Snap as you make your way around Pokémon Island in…
Upcoming pre-orders Metroid Prime: Federation Force ($39.99 at Amazon. $31.99 with Prime) Style Savy: Fashion Forward ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) Shantae and the Pirates Curse ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) SteamWorld Collection ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past ($39.99…
The mythical Pokémon Jirachi returns in today’s Badge Arcade update, as well as some repeat Animal Crossing launchers! Free play? Nope. Sorry, but that’s one wish Jirachi just wasn’t willing to grant you. Practice catcher: Only the newly added Animal Crossing badges will be catching the next train out of…
Poor, poor Silver. For ten years now he’s been the punching bag of the Sonic fanbase. You see, Silver debuted in one of the worst games ever made: Sonic the Hedgehog 2006. This has led to countless jokes, memes and videos bashing Silver when, in all honesty, he is one…
