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…
Speed up and stop on by Sega news channels this Friday: Sonic Central is back to celebrate Sonic’s birthday, bringing with it a sneak peek at what everybody’s favorite hedgehog has going on for the remainder of the year. Surprise! Sonic Central returns this Friday on Sonic's birthday! pic.twitter.com/XBlveJjHWB…
Pikmin 4 is only about a month away, and today’s Nintendo Direct finally dove deep (literally) into what the game has to offer. As a customized pilot who crash lands on the planet of a mysterious planet, you’ll rely both on trusty plantlike Pikmin you pluck from the ground as…
After a long, long while of traipsing through the 2D Mushroom Kingdom in “New” clothing, Mario and buds are back in a brand-new sidescrolling extravaganza: Super Mario Bros. Wonder was the bombshell announcement of this Direct, bring Mario and friends back to classic platforming in a more surreal and cartoony…
The WarioWare series has been all over the place in the best of ways. Now a new entry is on the way to Switch, but it’s looking quite a bit different when compared to 2021’s Get it Together!. More than anything, this is looking like a little Wii game known…
Update: According to a Nintendo press release, a physical edition of Pikmin 1 and 2 will be releasing on September 22nd. On the tail end of Pikmin 4 info, something else for sapient plant-life fans was shared. Both the original Pikmin and Pikmin 2 are releasing on the eShop later…
The rumors were true! Two brand-new amiibo, Princess Zelda and Ganondorf, are coming this holiday season. Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo confirmed! OH BABY! pic.twitter.com/s4tkQksR00 — Amiibo News (@AmiiboNews) June 21, 2023 Not only are these amiibo amazing, but they look like some of the most detailed figures released…
Announced on the tail end of Super Mario RPG and a brand new Princess Peach game, Luigi’s also shivering into the spotlight once again! Confirmed for release next year, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon will be back on Switch in a remastered form. A visually enhanced version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark…
Though she’ll be a core member of your party in the just announced Super Mario RPG remake, that’s not all Princess Peach is up to. Announced in this morning’s Nintendo Direct, an all-new game focused on Peach is also on the way. Princess Peach is poised to take the…
After persistent rumors and more “Geno for Smash” requests than anyone could count, Nintendo and Square Enix have finally delivered. Today’s Nintendo Direct unveiled a trailer for a full (gorgeous) remake of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars! Called just Super Mario RPG this time, players…
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Sonic fans have already taken a liking to the game’s new conflicted antagonist Sage, so it’s a bit of a surprise she hasn’t gotten much in the way of merchandise yet. Thankfully that’ll soon be changing thanks to the fan-pleasers over at GEE. The company has made plushes of a…
After weeks of other video game developers and publishers sharing their latest works, it’s time for Nintendo to enter the ring. A new, 40 minute-long Nintendo Direct will be airing at 7 a.m. PT. Be sure to check back throughout the day for in-depth articles on the games…
