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…
As it finds its way into more and more hands, the Miitomo info keeps on coming. Thanks to Twitter user @serkantoto, we have a few screenshots showing off what microtransactions the game has within, as well as a look at a minigame playable for clothing items. Keep in mind that…
The fight to save Hyrule continues on your 3DS home screen as The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD badges make their grand debut in the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Also new are three Kirby’s Dream Land catchers, but they’re only here for today! Free play? Yes. Practice catcher: That’s all…
Miitomo launched in Japan late last night, but if you don’t have access to a Japanese iOS or Google Play account don’t despair, as Nintendo UK have re-confirmed a western launch for later this month. To cement it even further we have an English language launch trailer, which is also…
The Game Developers Conference has been underway for a few days now, and last night they held the yearly Game Developers Choice Awards. In a touching moment, this room full of industry pros paid tribute to one of the most influential men in gaming history: Satoru Iwata, who sadly passed…
Yet another extra Super Mario Maker costume is on the way: Toadette! Specifically, Captain Toadette, complete with her massive backpack and explorer gear. She joins Captain Toad who was also made available via an update late last year. To unlock her you’ll have to make your way through a new…
My Nintendo has officially launched in Japan, and with it, a slew of brand new information about the all new reward program and how points can be earned. My Nintendo points can be earned by completing “missions”– ranging from registering your Facebook account on the service to purchasing games in…
Nintendo’s entry into the smartphone world was first announced all the way back in October of last year during the company’s investors meeting, and we’ve eagerly been waiting for the app to arrive since then. Well, the time has come! Miitomo has officially launched in Japan on iOS and Google…
Last week we shared some new details from Famitsu regarding Zero Time Dilemma, the upcoming sequel to 999 and Virtue’s Last Reward. Now, just after a GDC event dedicated to the game, Spike Chunsoft and Aksys Games have shared its first trailer: The trailer has a grim focus on the…
Hyrule Warriors Legends, the Nintendo 3DS port of 2014’s Wii U title Hyrule Warriors, is set to hit stores next Friday, but not all 3DS owners may find the experience particularly legendary. According to a recent Destructoid article, running the game on a non-New Nintendo 3DS causes significant dips in…
Nintendo’s official U.K. YouTube channel has just released an all new trailer showcasing the amiibo support in Hyrule Warriors Legends. Watch as Link is tapped onto the system and the player receives a new weapon. Every amiibo adds an extra bit of fun to the game! Hyrule Warriors Legends launches…
For fans of StreetPassing in North America and Europe, there’s a small update in store! Out now is a new puzzle themed to Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Explorers. Whether you’re a master of Materia or can’t tell a Cactuar from a Chocobo, 3DS you now have another incentive to take…
Reddit user myblanket123 let the community know that they were emailed an ad from GameStop promoting a deal starting this week: You can get two free amiibo when buying either Happy Home Designer or amiibo Festival! Here’s the ad: According to the ad, the deal begins this Friday, March 18th,…
