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…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
Of all the holidays in Animal Crossing, none brings quite as much joy as Toy Day! With all the presents and a rare appearance by Jingle the black-nosed reindeer, there’s plenty to be excited about. That said, there’s a little work that goes into making the most of the festivities…
Pokémon merchandise has been a constant for the franchise, with apparel fitting into that money-making equation for decades. Walking into almost any nationwide clothing retailer you’ll be able to find Pikachu, and while that availability is welcome and great for kids in particular, they’re not exactly the most fashionable offerings….
You know what a brand-new year means, right? All-new Pokémon GO updates! That’s right — as 2022 is upon us and we prepare for January to roll in, Niantic is rolling out a bunch of new stuff for us PGO players to indulge in. What updates are coming to…
Pokémon GO Holidays: Part 2 Overview The following events are taking place in Part 2 of the Winter Holidays event for the Season of Heritage. Part 2 runs from December 23rd to the 31st. (Details for the first part can be found in our holiday guide hub.) …
Since the early days of the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Minute has stood the test of time as one of Nintendo of America’s longest-running shows on social media. Promoting all things Nintendo, Kit and Krysta have showcased devices, products, and events from the company’s last two system generations. In a surprise…
Niantic is wrapping up the year with a look back at its lineup of games as a collective in terms of numbers — “the billions of kilometers walked, the millions of friendships made and all of the new Wayspots found for people to discover.” The numbers don’t stop at millions…
Pokémon Evolutions has reached its eighth and final episode, giving every region a chance to tell its own story. We’ve returned back to Kanto, and while it’s easily the region we’ve spent the most collective time with across all Pokémon stories, it still managed to surprise me. For…
Anyone playing Fire Emblem Heroes might be tapped out for Orbs thanks to all the festive characters new and old currently available, but someone else is shining bright in the summoning pool. A Legendary version of Female Byleth is on the way, inspired by her appearance after the Fire Emblem:…
As to be expected with his passionate work looking at Nintendo’s games and devices, Beta64 has produced an incredible 49 minute-long history video dedicated to the 3DS and the company’s prior attempts to incorporate 3D technology into their games. From the Famicom’s exclusive headset peripheral to the DS’ late mega-hit…
The Japanese Chocobo GP Twitter account has been releasing character videos for the kart racer’s surprisingly robust cast for a few days now, spotlighting their abilities, adorable animations, and even their associated music tracks. Perhaps the most noteworthy is Gilgamesh. The iconic sword collector who first made his debut in…
We’re no strangers to Spiritfarer here, having fallen in love with this cozy management sim about passing on to the afterlife when it first came ashore on Switch. It’s come a long way, gaining plenty more fans and some sizable updates along the way. Alas, it’s only fitting that we…
Square Enix has another feather in its cap this morning: Bravely Default II, the confusingly-numbered third game in the Bravely series, has officially crossed the million-seller threshold. #ブレイブリーデフォルト2 世界累計出荷・DL販売本数が100 万本を突破しました🎉皆様の応援のおかげです。ありがとうございます✨ 記念の30%OFFセールを本日より開催！(Steam版は明日から！)皆様への感謝を込めたキャンペーンも実施しますので、この後の情報を要チェック！この色紙も当たる⁉ #BDFF pic.twitter.com/EzPJPxB6NL — ブレイブリーデフォルトII公式 (@BDFF_OFFICIAL) December 22, 2021 The original Bravely Default also crossed this illustrious mark,…
