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…
Nintendo is on a roll lately when it comes to uploading clips of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Just a few days ago we saw the adorable Koroks in action, and last week featured the dilapidated Temple of Time in detail. Today’s video, meanwhile, shows Link essentially…
The folks at MyGamingBoulevard have put out a new video showcasing the upcoming Breath of the Wild amiibo coming next year! Check it out below. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arriving on the Wii U and the NX in March of 2017! Pre-order now at Amazon….
Nintendo’s Gamescom activities are well under way, with a Splatoon tournament being held by ESLGaming taking center stage at the moment. It turns out this is just the start of further competitive action too, as Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata has announced Nintendo will be teaming up with the…
It looks like sound-based Pokémon are the hottest commodities in the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Grab yourself badges of Meloetta, Chatot, Whismur, Loudred and Exploud today and today only! Well, at least until these badges return. Free play?: No. Practice catcher: It’s the final day for Mario & Luigi: Paper…
The next entry in the more-than-beloved Metroid franchise will arrive this week after a six year hiatus since the release of Metroid: Other M. Like Other M, Metroid Prime: Federation Force looks poised to steer the series even further from its eerie, isolated roots. But let’s reserve judgement, for now,…
The googly-eyed world of Yooka-Laylee keeps looking better and better and in the face of Gamescom news breaks the chameleon and bat duo shine once again. With another music track characteristic of the game’s pedigree (though much more menacing than what’s been heard before), the trailer serves as a tour…
Last month the surprising news dropped that the planned Pokémon movie would be based on the Detective Pikachu game which is currently only released in Japan. Now we have a little more information – Nicole Perlman and Alex Hirsch are currently in negotiations to write the movie. Nicole Perlman is…
Another Pokémon and Animal Crossing catcher highlight today’s Badge Arcade update, as well as some repeat Pushmo badges! Free play? No, but here’s an awesome Pushmo comic to lift your spirits! Practice catcher:
Back in June popular video game merchandise maker First 4 Figures announced that it was working on a new statue featuring the King of Red Lions, but at the time all we could see was a small part of it. Now the statue has been fully revealed, and it’s positively…
Nintendo has released a new, 30-second trailer for Metroid Prime: Federation Force, showing off various aspects of the title’s co-op gameplay. You can check it out here: Metroid Prime: Federation Force is set to release this Friday, August 19th.
While American 3DS owners will be able to play Yo-Kai Watch 2 late next month, European fans have a much longer wait in store, as the game has been confirmed for a Spring 2017 launch. This 6 to 7 month gap in release dates may seem ridiculous, but it does…
Over the last month, Pokémon GO has become a worldwide phenomenon. We’ve previously reported on the insane popularity of the mobile game and its overwhelming ability to break a couple records. That ability has now been given an all new form of credibility by the authority on all things record-breaking,…
