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…
Whether you want to be a Pokémon master or are just looking for a great gift to give to that special Pokémon fan in your life, we here at the Nintendo Inquirer got you covered. From the fan favorite Pikachu to the Legendary Rayquaza, The Pokémon Center site has the…
So after more than a year of continued support, development for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS is coming to a close. In a presentation last night we were treated by Sakurai to the last few announcements, and they were big! The presentation opened with a treat for…
Pokkén Tournament, the new fighting Pokémon game, will be getting a new and dedicated “Pop Fist” controller for the game in Japan. The new wired and analog stickless controller might look familiar to some. That’s because it was designed to mimic the controller that was used on the arcade cabinet…
Capcom and Nintendo aren’t strangers to collaborating, especially with the Monster Hunter franchise. Just a few weeks ago we saw a Felyne pop up as a client in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, and that’s nothing on the many Nintendo-themed costumes and gear that have appeared in the Monster Hunter…
The highly requested Final Fantasy VII character, Cloud, is now available to download in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS! He comes complete with all the moves and sound effects that fans know and love from the original PlayStation title. One feature that distinguishes Cloud from the other…
The witching hour was upon us all, with Bayonetta clocking in as the final fighter for Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U and 3DS. It was announced that she was the number one most requested, realizable character from a worldwide perspective, allowing Nintendo to bring the stylish, sexy fighter…
Aside from a wealth of character announcements, the final Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS presentation also made time for a few amiibo announcements. After previously being leaked by amiibo displays across the country, we were finally given release dates for the penultimate batch of amiibo. Roy and Ryu, as…
A last round of downloadable Mii Fighter costumes was announced during today’s final Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U presentation. Along with the Geno and Chocobo Hat costumes that were previously discovered by data miners, Bionic Armor, Takumaru, Ashley, Gil, Tails and Knuckles costumes were also revealed….
As the final Smash Bros. presentation begins, we’re greeted with the signature intro of another character trailer. We’re shown the distinctive art style of Fire Emblem, and immediately we’re to assume this is from Fire Emblem Fates. If you guessed this, you were right! While the game isn’t out in…
If you’re looking to spice up your 3DS home menu, today is the day to do it. There are tons of new Badge Arcade updates just waiting to be grabbed! Because there are so many new games today, we won’t provide you with pictures of every single one; however, we’ll…
Thanks to Pokémon’s classic “Gotta catch ém all!” mantra, I fancy myself a bit of a collector. Anyone who’s seen my amiibo shelf will call that an understatement, not to mention that I have to have a designated amiibo shelf. But today we take a look at a couple of…
Hot off the heels of the Sceptile announcement for the arcade version, a new trailer has been released focusing on the Wii U version of Pokkén Tournament. Showing off the game’s gorgeous visuals and stylish attacks, it’s a real treat for the eyes. The trailer focuses mostly on Pikachu Libre,…
