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…
Nintendo has just released a new message from President Tatsumi Kimishima to shareholders and investors, for what seems to be an encouragement towards working with the company, as well as updating its partners on what it plans to do in the near future. In the statement, Nintendo emphasizes its long-standing…
In exciting 2DS news, the official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that four new bundles are releasing in Japan. The announcement of the original Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow games were a pleasant surprise for fans during November 12th’s Nintendo Direct, and it looks like Nintendo and Pokémon really…
‘Twas the night before Christmas and it sure was a rouser! Not one soul could sleep – not even a Mouser. There sat Daisy and Peach, snug by the fire, 3DSes in hand, flush with gaming desire. The Koopalings were jumping on top of their beds, while Ridley shot fireballs…
Mario Party 10 and Pokémon badges are back today in the Nintendo Badge Arcade for a limited time! Mario, Rosalina, Charizard, Kyogre and more are all waiting to be snatched up, so get them while you can! For those looking for some free plays, today’s practice catcher features badges of…
Fire Emblem Fates is mere months away, with more info becoming available the closer we get. Today IGN shared a video showing off the My Castle features of the game with a great deal of focus on amiibo functionality. As previously reported all existing Fire Emblem amiibo will be compatible…
Dark Horse, in collaboration with Nintendo, have announced that they will be bringing The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening to North America on July 26th of 2016. From the book’s description: The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening contains an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the smash-hit 3DS game, from beautifully illustrated renditions of…
Have you ever taken a look at your 3DS and thought it could use a makeover? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to get your hands on one of those costly limited edition designs, but didn’t want to shell out the money for it. Whatever the case may be, Nintendo has…
The topic of Rare as a company is a sensitive one among Nintendo fans. Creating some truly iconic Nintendo-system classics such as Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie, the developer’s severed connection to Nintendo in the present day is the source of much grievance for players who grew up on these…
We’ve got a real treat in store for you Rhythm Heaven fans in the Badge Arcade today! Seven new games featuring the series adorable and unique characters are available to play. So if you’re looking to add something with a lot of character to your badge collection, this might just…
Super Mario Maker Bookmark is the kind of thing everyone wanted, even if we didn’t know it until it launched. The announcement during November 12th’s Nintendo Direct was an unexpected but exciting one, giving fans of the game a hopefully easier process in finding and saving user-created levels they truly…
If you’re ever struggling to think of what to get a friend or family member for the holidays, you can never go wrong with a video game. While a home console game at full price might be a little on the expensive side, a 3DS game could be absolutely perfect….
The year wouldn’t be complete without major retailers announcing their best selling, favorite and most popular products! Just today, Amazon has announced the top ten games in its editorially picked Amazon Games: Best of 2015 list. Nintendo fans will be happy to see two titles in particular among the games….
