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…
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom look like solid upgrades over their Switch 1 counterparts, but the majority of new features will be tied to a smartphone app called “Zelda Notes.” While we already know…
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,…
It was long rumored but with today’s avalanche of news we finally have confirmation – NVIDIA is behind the technology powering Nintendo’s newest system, the Switch. Rather than using one of the company’s pre-existing mobile chips, however, NVIDIA has created a custom Tegra processor for the Switch. Supposedly it is…
In today’s reveal of the Nintendo Switch, the new home console x portable hybrid, brief clips of what appears to be a new fully 3D Mario in the vein of Super Mario 64 were shown. The video shows Mario jumping around a desert town full of cactus people. The art…
UPDATE: Nintendo added a high resolution image of the Switch Dock. Check it out below. Introducing the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo’s latest entry into the home gaming market. You can check out the first glimpse of the new console below! Nintendo Switch trailer Closeup look of the Switch Nintendo partners list…
Hardcore Nintendo fans are likely well aware of the imminent reveal of the enigmatic NX, and have no doubt lost some sleep due to the excitement, but we want to give everyone a full run-down of what to expect ahead of its 7 a.m. Pacific Time debut. For starters we…
Nintendo Japan has just released three brand new clips of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the game’s official Japanese website, and they are breathtaking! The clips explore climbing, combat and weather and show off the game engine’s amazing ability to capture even the smallest of details….
UPDATE: The Nintendo of Japan account has tweeted additional information about the NX news we’ll be receiving in the trailer tomorrow morning. Once again, Nintendo is making sure to emphasize that the console is a totally new concept in gaming. Through the translation, we can also gather that the trailer…
To celebrate the third year since the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, the game’s developers have provided an anniversary update with their latest progress, as well as details on some new features for the game! The game is currently being tested for bugs and progress is…
It’s a little later than most other regions but the Pokémon Sun & Moon demo is now finally live in North America! Featuring a focused non-canon slice of the game, you’ll be able to see just what the incoming titles offer, with the Poké Finder and Z-Moves taking center stage….
The special demo version of Pokémon Sun & Moon has made its way to players’ hands in various parts of the world, with its American release coming later today. In the period of time between its launch and now, a massive data mining has occurred that’s revealed plenty more about…
Serebii.net is reporting that an Alolan Dugtrio has been spotted in the Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version released in Japan earlier this evening. The Dugtrio appears almost exactly the same as a normal Dugtrio, save for three, bright yellow wigs on each of its heads. We’ll keep an…
New Pokémon Sun & Moon information is coming in hot, arriving on October 27th at 9:00 a.m. EST. Trailers for the new titles have been released gradually since the two games were announced, revealing new Pokémon, trainers, areas and much more. What are you hoping to see this time? While…
UPDATE: The Pokémon Sun & Moon demo will be live in North America tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. PST | 9:00 a.m. CST | 10:00 a.m. EST. You can check out the video below for details! Good news, trainers! The Pokémon Sun & Moon demo is now live in both the…
