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…
So you wanna be a master? Do you have the skills to be number one? Find out today in the Nintendo Badge Arcade, as three more Pokémon catchers have arrived! Free play? Yes. Practice catcher: Also, don’t forget about the Badge Arcade’s special theme offer! From now until April 21st…
We couldn’t help but notice the picture of the incredibly cute Poochy amigurumi plush from the Yoshi series that’s been circulating amiibo community recently. Standing just 2.25 inches tall and sitting 2.75 inches wide, the adorable, perfectly sized figure fits right in with the Yarn Yoshi family. While the small…
UPDATE (4/19): Pokémon Comaster is now available through iOS in Japan! There’s still no word yet on a release outside of Japan, but stay tuned! We’ll keep you posted on the latest news about this new app. Pokémon Comaster has launched in Japan! Though the app has only launched on…
Soon it’ll be even easier to own The Legend of Zelda content in multiple formats, as a new compilation series is on its way for manga lovers. “The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition Vol. 1” is the first of five planned manga compilations to be released by VIZ Media. Each…
Get ready to catch ‘em all with five all new Pokémon catchers in the Badge Arcade today! From cute to cool, all types of Pokémon are running around the Arcade for your collecting pleasure, so make sure to grab your favorites! Free play? No. Practice catcher: There’s a great new…
Have a Sonic Drive-In near you? It might be worth going and picking up a kids’ meal in the near future, as Nintendo has partnered with the fast food chain to deliver Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam toys to burger lovers across North America. Touted as the “very first toys”…
Join Lauren as she unboxes the first-ever Animal Crossing amiibo diorama and the recently released Summer Isabelle amiibo. If you were on the fence about the diorama, seeing the gorgeous display up close and in use might change your mind!
Yo-yo! Everyone got the fever? I’ve always got it! That’s because the dance floor’s hot! Check out these killer badges that have boogied their way into the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Chill with Jimmy T., Mona and the whole WarioWare crew, as well as Nikki and a few Inklings. Free play?…
We take a detailed look at the all new Bravely Second: End Layer Collector’s Edition in our all new unboxing video. Is this bundle worth your money?
CoroCoro released a new video today highlighting some all new footage of upcoming 3DS game Kirby: Planet Robobot. The video showcases several of Kirby’s new abilities and his massive Robobot armor. Kirby: Planet Robobot launches in Japan on April 28th and in North America on June 10th. Pre-order Kirby: Planet…
Every now and then Nintendo holds developer interviews via Miiverse, cleverly calling them “Miitings.” Just like the Iwata Asks interviews that came before them, they tend to shed some light on the development process and even occasionally tell us some behind-the-scenes secrets. The latest Miiting is with Eiji Aonuma, Zelda…
Shigeru Miyamoto has always shown himself to be a humble and appreciative man, and that still rings true through the “Thank You” video just posted to Pokémon’s official YouTube channel, which you can also view below. In this short clip, Miyamoto makes sure to thank his fans and supporters for…
