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,…
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…
Two weeks ago it was revealed that the next wave of icons available via Nintendo Switch Online would be themed around the Mother series, in celebration of all three games being available on the Switch in Japan. The schedule for the icons was published on the Japanese Nintendo website and…
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is set to release digitally sometime this month on several platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. This new Rugrats game is inspired by several retro platformers, and features Tommy, Chuckie, Lil, and Phil as they adventure around Tommy’s house, which has magically changed into a video game…
The release of Princess Peach: Showtime! is just over two weeks away, and as the date grows ever nearer, more information is coming out. In particular, two new TV ads are now running for the game, featuring heaps of new gameplay footage. They’re around 30 seconds a piece, and they…
You can never have too much Kirby in your life. That’s certainly how Nintendo feels considering it continues to crank out Kirby games and even hosts a Kirby Café in Japan. We’re not dining on delectable Kirby eateries, though, so we’ll have to settle for these cute Kirby’s Dream Land…
The Lego Mario sets have been incredibly popular with kids and adults alike, so it’s no surprise that the company would want to continue its collaboration with Nintendo. With MAR10 Day fast-approaching, everything is set in motion for a new reveal with the Lego sets. Over on Lego’s official YouTube…
We’re now only five days away from March 10th, and to some that might not seem especially noteworthy. To Nintendo fans however, this means that MAR10 Day is right around the corner, and a whole host of Mario related celebrations will be coming along with it. For those as excited…
Nintendo has a pretty decent track record of letting players sample one of their first party titles before the full version officially arrives. Back in September, Nintendo updated all Nintendo Switch store kiosks in Targets, GameStops and Best Buys nationwide to include a Super Mario Bros. Wonder demo. Most recently,…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
According to a new report from Mainichi, Nintendo has been ordered to pay ¥200,000 in damages in a court case involving an industrial doctor using “power harassment” against two temp nurses. The nurses in question sued after claiming “they were unfairly denied employment because their relationship with their boss had…
March 4th, 2024: This page has been updated with Yuzu’s official statement. Just last week, industry pundit Stephen Totilo reported that Nintendo had filed a lawsuit against Team Yuzu and its parent company Tropic Haze LLC alleging that the Yuzu Switch emulator had “illegally circumvented Nintendo’s software encryption.” While…
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…
The month of March has begun, and that means MAR10 Day is just around the corner! Every year on the tenth of March, Nintendo celebrates everyone’s favorite mustachioed plumber with a special day in his honor. This year may be extra special for fans of the Mushroom Kingdom though, as…
