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…
UPDATE: GameXplain has just dropped another video showcasing the prologue’s Boss. Have a look! GameXplain just uploaded an all new cutscene and battle from the English version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. The footage showcases both an anime cutscene and battle footage from the game. Check it out below! Tokyo…
The 3DS theme shop is already filled to the brim with Pokémon themes, but soon Japanese fans will be able to add one more to the catalog, providing they head along to a 7-Eleven store and take part in the previously announced Pokémon elections. Check it out below: The theme…
NIS America, a game publisher known for releasing games on behalf of the Japanese developer Atlus in Europe, has reportedly just severed its ties with said developer in both Europe and the US. The managing director of NIS America, Takuro Yamashita, is quoted as saying “I noticed that it was…
The folks over at GameXplain managed to get 20 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming and controversial title Metroid Prime: Federation Force from the PAX East show floor. Along with a look at the action the game offers, it also gives us a first look at how players will communicate…
If you’re an owner of one of the prestigious Analogue Nts, which have recently gained a lot of traction due to their limited edition gold version, or even if you’ve still got your hands on a working NES, then the company’s most recent endeavour might be one you’re interested in….
There’s something for everyone today in the Nintendo Badge Arcade, with The Legend of Zelda, Pushmo and Rhythm Heaven badges making an appearance. Be quick, though; the Rhythm Heaven ones won’t be here for long! Free play? Yes. Practice catcher: Also, don’t forget about the Badge Arcade’s special theme offer!…
Though the most recent Splatfest was a bit on the stranger side, it nonetheless kicked off without a hitch, and those still wielding their Splattershots took off to duke it out in a SpongeBob vs. Patrick showdown. As for the results? Despite SpongeBob having a clear lead in popularity, it…
Not much news in the Badge Arcade department today, but there are a few new catchers that are only available for the day, so don’t miss out! These catchers include a returning Link Between Worlds catcher, a Super Mario 3D World catcher, and a pixel bug catcher. Free play? No….
Reddit user and game collector Twigglesmg just picked up the single rarest licensed Nintendo game in existent at an estate sale– and for only $5! Which game is it, you ask? The 1987 Bandai title, Stadium Events. In a post made in the r/gamecollecting subreddit, Twigglesmg outlines how they were…
Lots of new stuff in the Badge Arcade today! If you’ve been wanting new badges to adorn your home screen, you might just find what you’re looking for in the many options available today. A ton of new and returning Animal Crossing badges have made their way into the Arcade,…
If you’re currently an Amazon Prime member who frequently gets your games from the service, you may want to consider continuing to renew your subscriptions. Seemingly unannounced and done overnight, Amazon made changes to some of the higher profile games that it sells directly through the companies that make them….
Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. Featuring gameplay and animated sequences from the game, we get a look at hip beats, excited characters and growing tension within the plot. It’s a nice, solid glimpse of what’s to expect from this crossover role-playing…
