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…
During this week’s Nintendo Direct, a new action RPG from XSEED/Marvelous Games was revealed in the form of Silent Hope. The game sees seven heroes delve into an ever-changing abyss to gain resources and power up for their next dive at a Base Camp. Eagle-eyed viewers might have…
It’s time to clock in, Salmon Runners – the next round of Eggstra Work arrives in Splatoon 3 the following weekend, from June 30th at 6 p.m. PT through July 2nd at the same time. And what’s even better, you now don’t need a premade Pool or group to join…
March on over to the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Switch, and you’ll see some new little guys hup hupping around – in celebration of Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 seeing a rerelease on the Switch, you can acquire Pikmin icons for your Nintendo Account via NSO for a…
When a logo leaked for Star Ocean: The Second Story R, many assumed it’d be a simple port of the PSP remake with a few extra bells and whistles. Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct confirmed it was anything but simple, overhauling the PlayStation classic with a new graphical style while retaining core…
Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct saw the long-awaited return of Metal Gear Solid to Nintendo platforms with the confirmation of Master Collection Vol. 1 for the Switch. With almost perfect timing, Fangamer has announced new merchandise for the series. First up we have a couple of pins – one based on Metal…
As Mario Kart Tour’s third Mario vs. Luigi Tour approaches its end, Nintendo has looked to the future for its next mobile excursion. This time around we’re heading to another real-world locale, and much like the recent appearance of Athens its looking like we’ll be visiting another ancient city. In…
Yesterday the recently announced Sonic Superstars got an early spotlight during the Nintendo Direct. While not much new was shown, we got an even better look at what to expect from the upcoming 2.5D platformer. If you still want more then you’re in luck as Sega has shared a new…
Today’s Nintendo Direct was filled with franchises old and new but tucked away amongst it all was confirmation that Metal Gear Solid is finally heading to a Nintendo system for the first time since the Nintendo 3DS’ port of Snake Eater. The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection’s first volume will…
It may be early, but so much of what’s been shared for the Super Mario RPG remake seems perfectly done. The faithful recreations of long lost characters (Boshi!) and reverent visuals showcase that well enough. It shouldn’t surprise that Nintendo and Square Enix have done the most correct move possible…
Nintendo’s been keeping the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe hype running strong despite the game’s relative, Wii U era age. Thanks to the Booster Course Pass DLC, new tracks and now even drivers have been the norm. Wave 5 of 6 managed to drift into today’s Nintendo Direct, and though it…
It’s just about time to return to the splattlefield – Splatoon 3’s next Splatfest was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, and it interrogates the taste of your sweet tooth. Specifically, it asks which flavor of ice cream you like best: Vanilla, Strawberry, or Mint Chip (I guess they thought chocolate…
Brew up a fresh pot of coffee and get your detective hat on, as Detective Pikachu’s sequel has a release date and a new title. Initially announced during May 2019’s Pokémon Press Conference and referred to as Detective Pikachu 2 in a LinkedIn posting last year, Tim Goodman and Pikachu’s mystery-solving…
