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…
Monolith Soft has officially turned 25 today, and to celebrate, Nintendo has posted a commemorative video featuring all of Monolith Soft’s projects from over the years. Set to “Future Awaits” from Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed, the video features modern Monolith Soft hits like the Xenoblade Chronicles series (including Xenoblade…
Nintendo has just dropped a brand-new trailer for Mario & Luigi: Brothership, offering fans a glimpse of some fresh faces they’ll encounter during their adventure in Concordia. Check it out below! Mario & Luigi: Brothership releases on November 15th! Pre-orders are live right now at Best Buy. …
Update: Lego Super Mario & Yoshi is officially available right now! Orders are live right now at Amazon. There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got…
Ask a committed Kirby fan where they would go if they could go anywhere, and odds are you might just hear mention of the Kirby Café. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is admired by many for their adorable Kirby-centric dishes, wholesome atmosphere, and even a unique soundtrack. As amazing as the Kirby…
Last year’s indie RPG hit Sea of Stars is about to receive a major update that, among some substantial game balance tweaks, will include local co-op support for up to three players. Dubbed the “Dawn of Equinox” update (which relates to the game’s plotline), you would think the addition of…
It’s time to venture to the crossroads, as Good Smile is bringing us all another fantastic figure. This time, Hades II Melinoë is getting the Nendoroid treatment. We saw the a peek of it back at the Anime Expo back in July this year, but now that the figure is…
Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game for PS1. A landmark extreme sports game that not only redefined the genre but transcended gaming’s then-niche audience, THPS became a mega-hit overnight and catapulted its starring man into the stratosphere (as well as the friends he…
Editor’s Note: Today, September 27th, would have marked the 6th anniversary of Dragalia Lost. To celebrate, we are re-publishing a piece we created for its 5th anniversary. Enjoy, and thank you, Mr. Lost! With the recent announcement that Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting new content, I’ve been…
Back in the ’90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony were locked in what is now commonly referred to as “The Console Wars”—a fierce rivalry between gaming giants that played out through advertisements, lawsuits, and even, in one instance, a public feud in front of Congress over video game violence. While Nintendo,…
There are many reasons to celebrate what Nintendo is doing in the gaming industry from both a creative and hardware perspective (especially when it comes to pricing), and the best place to do so right now is at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The museum is an entire building…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is finally available at retailers and digitally and 2024’s Game of the Year has been decided. While that last part is obviously a joke (unless the game turns out to be incredible), Nintendo wants its fans to celebrate the launch of the latest…
Dragon Quest III HD-2D is just over two months away! Today, at the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix unveiled a brand-new gameplay trailer featuring the characters, combat, and voice acting. Be sure to check it out below! Dragon Quest III HD-2D launches on Nintendo Switch on November 14th….
