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…
It would be a tremendous understatement to say that Pokémon GO is a hit. And, as always, with great success comes ripoffs and clones trying to cash in on the hype. Enter Chinese developer Rejected Games: FPS Adventure & Sport SimulationAdventure (yes, that is their name) with their new Android…
Those of you who were growing up during the late ’90s like me will no doubt remember the distinct visual style of Game Boy Color games, with its limited palette and tiny resolution resulting in some very unique looking games. From the dark blue nights of Pokémon Gold and Silver…
It’s raining Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam catchers in the Badge Arcade today! If Mario and friends don’t quite cut it for you, don’t forget about all the Pokémon badges from a few days ago that are still roaming around the grassy foothills of Arcadia, eager to be your obedient…
North American 3DS owners may remember picking up Sega 3D Classics Collection back in April, but European gamers have had to wait a long while to even hear about the bundle of Sega’s various 3DS eShop classics. That wait will soon be at an end though, as the game is…
VIZ Media announced today during a panel at Otakon that it has obtained the licensing for the Twilight Princess manga from Himekawa, and that it has plans to bring the manga West. The first volume is set for release in March of 2017, nine months after its June 2016 release…
Welcome to another Smash Seminar Tournament Preview! Here we’ll be taking a look at the road leading to upcoming major tournaments, examining players’ journeys along the way, and making predictions about who will be crowned champion. This week, in the first major tournament since EVO, we have Super Smash Con…
Nintendo Selects All eight of the recently announced Nintendo Selects are available now on Amazon! Even better, Prime members can get them for $15.99 each! The titles included in the deal are the following: Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS) Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS) Nintendogs and Cats (3DS) Lego City…
Nintendo posted a video to its Facebook page earlier today that contains footage from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, showcasing the game’s dilapidated Temple of Time. The video is rather simple, a mix of panning shots and detailed looks at the background, and is only…
The newest trailer for Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten gives players a look at how revising tactics will help them progress through the game while making their experience with the title all the more fun. Simply keeping enemy types and status effects in mind while battling and knowing…
Fans of psychic types and bizarro Mario characters unite: More catchers for Pokémon and Mario Party 10 have entered the Badge Arcade this morning. Free play? Nope. Looks like poor Waluigi will have to wait a little while longer to be graciously plastered all over your home screen. Practice catcher:…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
It looks like Pokémon GO is bringing in money for more than just the developers involved, as McDonalds Japan has highlighted a 27% jump in profits since the company’s collaboration with the app began last month. McDonalds Japan has had a rough couple of years as of late, after a…
