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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
While showing off the different modes the Nintendo Switch can be played in, new footage of Mario Kart on Switch was featured. A new battle mode feature seems to be included, with the video showing balloons attached to karts while featuring a box-like map reminiscent of old Mario Kart battle…
During today’s Switch presentation, the long awaited console’s price point was finally announced. When it launches globally on March 3rd, fans will be able to grab it for $299. You’ll soon be able to order it via Amazon here.
The Nintendo Switch’s battery life has been revealed. While full specifics weren’t given, Nintendo detailed that on-the-go players can enjoy battery life between two and a half hours and six and a half hours. This will likely come down to what players are playing and if utilizing online features. Portable…
UPDATE: As promised Nintendo has offered more info on its online service via its website, and it’s a doozy. The handy graph below shows the most important information, but this sentence in particular stands out: “Subscribers will get to download and play a Nintendo Entertainment System™ (NES) or Super Nintendo…
The Nintendo Switch was just announced a region free console. Players will be able to purchase software and play it on their Switch consoles regardless of the country of origin, allowing players the world over to enjoy the software. Nintendo was clear to note that this is a revision of…
Bringing flashbacks to the days of amiibo hunting, GameStop stores are posting signs on their doors informing customers of Switch stock allocations. Numbers will vary from store to store based on how much traffic they generally get, but those interested in securing a Switch from the gaming retailer might want…
Looking for a little extra credit towards your approaching Switch purchase? With the official details coming in mere hours and pre-orders opening soon, GameStop is on the scene with one of its standard issue trade in promos, starting tomorrow when, presumably, pre-orders will open. For a Wii U, PS4, XBox…
You can find the Nintendo Switch placeholder page at Amazon here. Pre-orders are expected to go live after the event. Refresh the page to see the latest updates. 9:06 p.m. PST: Show’s over, folks! The presentation has ended. Thanks for sticking with us! 9:05 p.m. PST: Breath of the Wild…
Those of us Nintendo fans in the UK are going to have a pretty wild night – not only will we have to stay up late or have a very early morning for 4 a.m., but we’ll also have to stay awake to put in our online pre-orders. Amazon UK…
Lego City Undercover was one of the best hidden gems on the Wii U with its wide open worlds and amazing sense of humor. Luckily, the folks at Warner Bros. Games are taking the time to port the title to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and the Nintendo Switch…
Plenty of new Switch items are starting to find their way online in anticipation of the console’s coming release, with the pre-release reveals giving an idea of what kind of focus Nintendo has for their new console. First up are a pair of “Premium Console Cases” themed to Breath of…
Another week, another the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild screenshot via Facebook. This time around it shows Link about to glide through a hollowed out tree that’s covered with moss. Take a look: This is most likely the last screenshot before the deluge we’ll almost certainly see tomorrow,…
