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…
For those of you who have already embraced the digital revolution, Nintendo is offering some incentive for purchasing the upcoming Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard in the Wii U eShop. Zero and Guard can be purchased individually, via the eShop, for $49.99 and $14.99, respectively. Additionally, upon the…
A description for a new job opening for an IP Art Asset Specialist at Nintendo has been posted on the company’s official site, and we find one section in particular a bit curious. Evaluate artwork submissions to ensure the usage and design of Nintendo characters and/or other IP used within…
UPDATE (04/07): Capcom has updated the official Japanese Ace Attorney 6 website with some footage featuring both returning characters and two new faces. You can check out a compilation below: They have also confirmed that the animated cutscenes in the game will be done by A-1 Pictures, the team behind…
UPDATE: Amazon Japan has started to accept pre-orders for the amiibo dioramas. No shipping to the U.S. as of yet. However, we now get our first good look at the Kirby amiibo/diorama double pack! Nintendo of Japan has announced that amiibo dioramas based on Kirby: Planet Robobot and Super Smash…
UPDATE (04/06): It looks like Nintendo has swooped in and asked the designers to remove their 3D Zelda 1 remake. Thankfully the team have a positive outlook, saying it was a blast to create and they realized this could happen from the start of development. You can read the team’s…
Pokémon fans living in Europe now have a second chance to get the Legendary Pokémon, Hoopa, through a new serial code event. The event, which began today, will give Pokémon collectors another chance at getting the Psychic and Ghost Mythical Pokémon. The Hoopa that’s getting distributed for the current event…
It was announced in a tweet by the official Pokémon Twitter that the trio of Legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres will be distributed to fans at random in May. The three Legendary bird Pokémon made their first appearance in Pokémon Red and Blue (Red and Green in Japan). This…
Yet another Nintendo patent has emerged, filed way back in August 2014 and only just published earlier this month on April 4th. The device, described as an imaging processing system, is an enigma to many, so we hope to help explain what it could possibly be and what Nintendo may…
Recently, a panel was held at WonderCon to promote and showcase Hyrule Warriors Legends. Producer Yosuke Hayashi and director Hiroya Usuda, both from Koei Tecmo, were on hand to discuss the development of the game as well as some aspects that did not make it to the final product. They…
A few Legend of Zelda and Mario vs. Donkey Kong badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Now you can save Hyrule and Pauline without ever leaving your home screen! Free play? No. Practice catcher: Work fast, because it’s the final day for the Zelda badges! That’s all for…
UPDATE: The video has been temporarily removed. Check back later today to see the amiibo footage. Star Fox Zero is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! While we wait, our friend AbdallahSmash026 was kind enough to share his latest video with us, showcasing all the amiibo…
Amidst all the discussion this year about Pokémon GO, Sun and Moon, Pokkén Tournament, and the various 20th anniversary celebrations, a few things occurred to me. I knew that the Pokémon franchise had always been associated with Nintendo, I knew that the games were developed by Game Freak (a third…
