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…
Players of Mario Kart 8 will remember the rather unusual product placement that was the free Mercedez-Benz kart DLC that hit the eShop in August 2014. In a bizarre turn of events, Mario is returning to the wheel of a GLA, but not in the way you’d expect: That’s right,…
UPDATE (12/9): According to Owen Hill, the director of communications at Mojang, inventory management will not be available on the GamePad while playing Minecraft on the Wii U. More information about the game will be available as it’s released, so stay tuned! It turns out PEGI’s slip up last month…
Nintendo has detailed the Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS presentation that was promised during last month’s Nintendo Direct. Next Tuesday, December 15th, at 2:00 p.m. PST, director Masahiro Sakurai will further detail Cloud Strife and “more” in a worldwide broadcast. For a game that was never intended to receive DLC,…
The world of Pokémon is enormous, and the franchise itself now spans across decades and shows no signs of stopping, with games continuing to make appearances on every major Nintendo handheld console. I’ve played every single main series Pokémon game and consider myself to be a bit of a Pokémon…
Through an update on Twitter and their official website, the Pokémon Company has officially announced the dates for its 2016 World Championships. The competitions, both for the TCG and the video games, will take place in San Francisco, specifically at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel. The tournaments will run…
UPDATE (12/8): We might be seeing even more of Linkle in the future, with Eiji Aonuma telling IGN in an recent e-mail interview that they “will keep her in mind when thinking about future titles.” Despite having a name that’s been universally disappointing to every Zelda fan on the planet,…
It’s retro badges galore today at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Spruce up your 3DS home screen with images of Mario, Donkey Kong, Samus Aran, Little Mac and more! If you aren’t into old school gaming, don’t you worry: plenty of fruit badges have arrived, as well. Today is also the…
For those amiibo card fans out there, it looks like there’s another album for you to store your collection in. As of right now, it’s a Japan exclusive item, but there’s no telling what we will and won’t get with the release of the second series of cards. This album…
Let’s face it: the NX and anything having to do with Nintendo’s next console has got everyone on edge these days. We’re all eager for more information, or even a name drop, but Nintendo has done a great job keeping its lips sealed about the upcoming project. However, that doesn’t…
The idea of altering a piece of art or entertainment generally elicits cries of censorship; of denying some sort of expression on part of the content’s creator. With respect to video games, this most commonly takes the form of localization changes due to cultural differences. Nintendo is no exception to…
UPDATE (12/7): The release date for Devil’s Third is right around the corner! You’ll be able to pick up the game on December 11th. And what better way to celebrate the upcoming release than by watching the official launch trailer? Check it out! Devil’s Third, a game that is no…
If your 3DS is in desperate need of a makeover, then turn to the Nintendo Badge Arcade: your one-stop shop for spicing up any unimaginative home screen. What new badges are in today? See for yourself! Swapnote badges are in, featuring everyone’s favorite Mii: Nikki! Be sure to pick up…
