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…
With the release of Twilight Princess HD just a month away, Zelda fans world over are on the edge of their seats to revisit the Twilight Realm. Despite Japan receiving the game nearly a week later than other regions, the Japanese site for the game has effectively launched first as…
According to numerous sources, Mother 3 will be getting localized for the Nintendo eShop by the end of this year. The rumors first came about after a few sources close to Nintendo shared the information via Reddit and Twitter. Since then, most of those posts have been removed, although some…
Five new Legend of Zelda catchers have made their way into the Badge Arcade today! On top of that, two more Pushmo catchers have been added to the fray as well, and one of them even has launch badges! Free Play: Yes! Practice Catcher: There are also only two more…
One of the biggest indie games of last year was Undertale, a bullet-hell shooter and RPG hybrid which deconstructed typical game tropes to a humorous/heart wrenching extent. Now the game’s creator, Toby Fox, has stated via Twitter that he has reached out to Nintendo regarding a port to its systems….
An all new trailer featuring a detailed look at how the Wolf Link amiibo will function in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD has been released today, alongside a newly launched webpage for the game. The trailer showcases the Cave of Shadows, the bonus dungeon that’s unlocked by tapping…
After almost two months of waiting, the Smash Bros. roster has seen its newest additions arrive! Both Corrin and Bayonetta are available to purchase and download– and they’re bringing along unique and interesting properties to the game. As has been the standard, both characters can be purchased for either the…
UPDATE: That was quick! Mere moments after this article was posted the record was listed as out of stock. We’ll be sure to keep you informed if it makes a come back! Video game soundtrack records have become some of the hottest collectibles in recent years, and now, in celebration…
One of the most intriguing games announced for the 3DS this year is most definitely Detective Pikachu. Since its announcement last week, there’s been an overwhelming amount of interest expressed by fans of the game online. So much that fans have taken it upon themselves to petition for Danny DeVito…
Nintendo’s Financial Results Briefing for the third quarter of the fiscal year has brought to light several interesting facts and figures in regards to amiibo, those lovable Nintendo figures that continue to sway our hearts and doom our wallets. Since their launch alongside Super Smash Bros. on Wii U, more…
A lot of interesting news came out of yesterday’s investor meeting, including amiibo sales numbers and the company’s interest in Virtual Reality; not to mention the big financial report that provided the world with a better understanding of where the company stands at the moment. Among these pieces of news…
Two Pushmo catchers have slid their way into the Nintendo Badge Arcade this morning! Free play: No. Practice catcher: Today is the last day for yesterday’s Super Mario Bros. badges. Make sure to add those to your collection if you haven’t already. Lastly, the special theme offer is still running!…
It’s finally official. Starting February 8th, the long-awaited The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga is coming to Japan. The Manga series will not be released in a single volume at launch, but rather distributed via smartphone application called “Manga One.” Once the digital run of Twilight Princess is completed,…
