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 4/20: Only two more hours remain until the Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins animated short begins. You can watch the livestream on Nintendo’s official site. If you’d like to watch the stream with a bunch of cool people, our friend AbdallahSmash026 will be hosting a livestream of his own….
When people ask what my favorite game is, my shorthanded answer is always EarthBound. The SNES classic has so much to love about it– and does so with a unique identity– that can only be matched by its predecessor and sequel. Today, that sequel is on my mind for a…
It’s been nearly 19 years since Star Fox 64 was released on the Nintendo 64. I can still remember the feeling of picking up the game for the first time, plugging in my Rumble Pack, and taking flight with Fox and friends on an adventure to save the galaxy. Now,…
The latest entry in the Zero Escape series, Zero Time Dilemma, will be releasing in just a few short months, and in anticipation the Japanese publishers over at Spike Chunsoft have released a huge batch of promotional materials for the game. First we have a look at the Japanese box…
You may recall that in the last Nintendo Direct it was announced that Metroid Prime: Federation Force would arrive this spring in the US. Now, just over a month later, this release date has been pushed back in all territories to a late August/early September launch window. Specifically, the game…
Nintendo looks to be attending PAX East in a big way this year with several playable titles and special events throughout the expo. Nintendo will be hosting a Bravely Second: End Layer developer panel on Sunday, April 24th from 1 to 2 p.m. ET in the Dragonfly Theater. Developers from…
The upcoming Wii U title Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is getting a special edition. Included in the bundle is an art book, CD soundtrack, DLC codes and a sticker sheet. The bundle will retail for $79.99 and will release in both North America and Europe. You can read the press release…
Yet again some Pokémon secrets may have been unveiled early via the filing of trademarks, with both “Solgaleo” and “Lunaala” being registered back in February. If these filings are connected to the franchise it’s probably a safe bet to say that they’re related to the upcoming 3DS games, given both…
Nintendo has released an all new video showcasing upcoming titles for the Wii U and 3DS. Here are a few noteworthy games mentioned: Axiom Verge TumbleStone Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Super Meat Boy Ectoplaza Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens We’re excited to see these titles make it onto our…
Jupiter Co. has announced that Picross e7, the latest in its long-running line of 3DS puzzle games, will be released on the Japanese eShop on April 27th. The new entry joins an abundance of picross titles on the 3DS eShop; including the six previous entries in the series, Pokemon Picross,…
One of the biggest leaps Nintendo ever made as a company was with its first true console capable of advanced polygonal graphics: the Nintendo 64. Launched back in 1996, the humble system paved the way for now legendary titles like Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time. Now, Math Manent,…
Happily Candied and Amiibo Jason are joined by TJ from Smash Supremacy to discuss rumors of a female Link in Zelda U, SNES on the New 3DS, and even more NX rumors!
