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…
Yesterday, Microsoft pulled the plug in a big way by not allowing emulators on Xbox Series X|S or the Xbox One, as consumers who booted up their previously downloaded emulators discovered they could no longer open them due to the emulator in question “violating Microsoft Store policy.” The whole situation…
Back in January, NIS America surprised us all with the announcement that the second and third games in the Rhapsody series would be heading west for the first time with a new Marl Kingdom Chronicles collection. The games follow on from Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, previously bundled in Prinny Presents…
One of the best parts of The Super Mario Bros. Movie is undeniably its soundtrack, with composer Brian Tyler expertly weaving iconic tunes into new arrangements. If you’d like to own it physically then iam8bit has you covered, with the company opening pre-orders for four physical versions. For music loves…
Video game magazines still exist to this day, though they’re a much rarer find than they were in the 2000’s. This means the majority of the indie gaming boom has happened after the opportunity to be featured in print – at least, until now. The Norwich, UK-based Team Debug hopes…
With the arrival of The Super Mario Bros. Movie you might be in the mood to customise your Switch profile to be all about the plumber and his pals. Thankfully Nintendo predicted this, with five waves of icon parts from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury arriving for Nintendo…
Shigeru Miyamoto has been making the rounds on the interview circuit to promote the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, this time joining Chris Meledandri in a ScreenRant interview to discuss their partnership and the experience of creating the movie. While much of the interview concerns the creative process and certain…
Want a little case for your pencils, office supplies, or tools of betrayal – I mean, friendship bracelets? This canvas pouch from My Nintendo should satisfy your needs, emblazoned with everybody’s favorite puffball Kirby and his very good trustworthy and wholesome friend Magolor, who in no way has devious machinations…
Mario is a plumber first and foremost in people’s minds, but he’s taken on countless occupations over the years – referee, sportsman, paper guy. And one of his more famous outings is when he spends time as a doctor to eliminate viruses by matching colored pills to them (as doctors…
Out of the blue, Square Enix has confirmed that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series that spruces up the original six mainline RPGs will be releasing in a matter of weeks. It has also been confirmed that the new PS4 and Switch ports will add a few new features compared…
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s population is growing! As briefly shown off in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, Simba and Nala have been added to the game, and if you complete the necessary quest(s) and requirements, they can live in Dreamlight Valley with the rest of the game’s Disney and Pixar residents….
A new month means new Animal Crossing icons for Nintendo Switch Online members! Not only will you have the option of adding this month’s birthday animals (Beau, Pietro, Candy, and many others), but some new NPCs are also available for your buying pleasure. If you can’t get enough of that…
In news that is more a confirmation than anything shocking, the European Commission has announced in a LinkedIn post (of all places) that Nintendo of Europe’s recent policy change wherein they’ll repair Joy-Con out of warranty for either defects or wear and tear was due to an agreement between the…
