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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
Keyboard players struck a chord in this past weekend’s Splatfest as “Keyboard” emerged supreme in the question of, “Which instrument would you play?” A three-way battle between drums, guitar, and keyboard was unleashed upon Splatsville and the results were fairly conclusive: people really love tinkering with a keyboard. The…
Spring is in the air, and once again, Nintendo is here to spread some love with a beautiful assortment of new Animal Crossing products — if you’re in Japan. However, like with all good things, there’s always a catch. The items we’re about to introduce aren’t your typical storebought goodies….
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,…
Known Spanish Nintendo leaker NashWeedle, responsible for leaks about Metroid Dread and other leaks about Switch 2 dev kits, has a fresh rumor for us on this fine Friday. NashWeedle claims that the Switch 2 dev kits have recently received an important update, allowing them to go “one step further.”…
With the release of Princess Peach: Showtime! today, everyone’s favorite ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom finally has a second chance at starring in her own title. It’s been nearly 20 years since her last solo outing but with renewed enthusiasm thanks to The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Super Mario…
It’s finally time — Princess Peach: Showtime! has officially released! Given that this is the first time in almost 20 years that the princess has been the protagonist of a game, it’s only natural to want to celebrate. If that’s what you’re thinking right now, then you and Nintendo are…
Princess Peach: Showtime has officially launched today, and Nintendo is celebrating the occasion with a dedicated pair of Pastel Pink Joy-Con! Wait? Haven’t we seen these before? If these Joy-Con look familiar, you’re not going crazy. While it’s the first time we’ve seen this color for the right Joy-Con, a…
It’s finally here! Princess Peach: Showtime! has arrived, and, boy oh boy, is this game chock-full of amazing transformations! Check out every costume available in our handy guide below! Figure Skater Peach Peach dons a figure skater outfit, granting her the ability to skate around levels. Judging from…
Get ready for a grand spectacle! Princess Peach: Showtime! is finally here, and Nintendo has unveiled an all-new launch trailer to celebrate the game’s launch.. It may be short, but it’s oh so sweet! Check it out below: Princess Peach: Showtime is now officially available on the eShop and…
Nintendo Wire has partnered with Best Buy to highlight some of the best upcoming Nintendo Switch titles for 2024! While it certainly appears that a Switch successor should be announced soon, there is still plenty of big titles coming in 2024! Check out some of our favorites below: Note- Nintendo…
With Primal Kyogre returning (briefly) last Sunday, it’s time for Primal Groudon to star in their very own Raid Day event. For three hours, Primal Groudon will be available to challenge in Primal Raids, but the Remote Raid limit has been raised (so Trainers can try in other time zones)….
It’s been almost one-and-a-half years since the release of Splatoon 3, and for many it still feels as new as ever even after all this time. To accompany the hype and continued interest in the game, lineups of Nintendo Switch Online icon elements have been available for fans to customize…
