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 (03/01): Nintendo has released a third video in the series; this time around the development team delves into the dungeons of Twilight Princess and explore its gameplay mechanics: UPDATE (02/26): The second episode of the retrospective series is up, this time focusing on the game’s story and characters. Take…
The high-definition remake of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has made its way through some of gaming’s biggest media outlets, so we’ve taken the time to gather up our favorite reviews. We’ve also included brief summaries from these in depth reviews to give better insight into why it received…
Four Rhythm Heaven catchers have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Free play? No. Practice catcher: It’s also the final day for three of these catchers, so if you’re interested in collecting them, make sure to snatch ‘em up before they’re gone again! There’s also a new theme offer available!…
Continuing with the 20th anniversary celebrations, the Pokémon Company has made the Legendary Pokémon Celebi available for download today. Last month, GameStop and many other game retailers distributed a level 100 Mew to Pokémon fans who picked up a download code. Unlike last month’s distribution, this month’s free Pokémon won’t…
Even if you’ve enjoyed some of their most recent games, it’s undeniable that modern Sega is a shadow of its former self. The company that once stood toe-to-toe with Nintendo in the late ’80s and early ’90s is now a third party publisher, with a very hit-or-miss track record when…
Nintendo has released an all new trailer for Pokkén Tournament on its official YouTube channel. The new trailer showcases a variety of fighters and support Pokémon in action. Check out the trailer below! Pokkén Tournament releases on the Wii U on March 18th. Pre-order the game on Amazon today. Prime…
We were waiting on the edge of our seats fort the arrival of Nintendo’s newest cover plates for the New 3DS. And let me tell you, the wait and all the anticipation were well worth it! The plates arrived just today and we can’t get enough of them. Celebrating 150…
In a new commercial for the Microsoft HoloLens, the long awaited return of an old and beloved character and IP has been made. That’s right folks, Conker is back! I’d like to start off by saying that, while we’re aware that Conker is not Nintendo by any means, his first…
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur first graced us with their glorious 8-bit selves on the original Game Boy. Today, Pokémon is a cultural phenomenon, with a presence on multiple mediums and over 275 million games sold worldwide. Having taken everything from television…
Happy Leap Day, everyone! Celebrating the day that only comes every four years is four new Yoshi’s Woolly World catchers, and four new Rhythm Heaven catchers! Though the Fire Emblem Fates badges are gone, everything else that’s been in the Arcade is still around, with no sign of leaving any…
The name Geno may or may not ring a bell to you even when we’re not talking about Super Mario RPG. If it does, it’s because Geno is notorious for providing leaks regarding all the major game companies, consoles and games, and is even more notorious for being right about…
Everyone’s favorite dinosaur is back in the Nintendo Badge Arcade– albeit in yarn form! Check out these Yoshi’s Woolly World badges, practically begging to be added to your 3DS home screen. Free play? No. Practice catcher: It’s also the final day for the Fire Emblem Fates badges! There’s a lot…
