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…
When I was a kid, one of the greatest joys of the month was getting a copy of Nintendo Power in the mail to check out all the really cool and new games that I couldn’t buy. Even long after my subscription would stop I would rifle through old copies…
The Lego Super Mario sets have leapt off to amazing starts, with starter packs for Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach along with a whole host of expansion sets. And now more are on the way, with sets based on snow (complete with Ice Flower), a desert level, and even the…
The pioneers of the video game industry age further with each passing year, almost like that’s how the passage of time works or something. But today is a monumental anniversary for one of the biggest names to ever do it — it’s Shigeru Miyamoto’s 70th birthday! You probably don’t need…
While the season of autumn is still underway out here in the real world, Mario Kart Tour has moved on. Already available in-game, the Animal Tour has scampered its way to Mario and friends! This event is bringing the likes of Tanooki Mario to the Spotlight Shop right alongside the…
The first Pac-Man World Re-PAC update has landed, bringing a variety of features to the game! First up are two DLC packs. The first reskins a powered-up metal Pac-Man to resemble the Chrome Noir Chogokin figures while the second adds a Jukebox to the game’s hub world, letting you jam…
SpongeBob is an international phenomenon, and thankfully the upcoming 3D platformer The Cosmic Shake is going out of its way to cater to as many markets as possible with a variety of language options. The game’s latest trailer spotlights these, featuring an early cutscene in multiple languages. Stay tuned, though,…
Fire Emblem Engage is about two months away, with Nintendo now ready to mobilize and share more of this new entry. A trailer detailing more of the game’s world was shared, introducing allies and enemies you’ll encounter and building on the main character’s relationship with Marth. Also included…
Are you the best Mario Kart Racer around? Prove it in the upcoming Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Qualifier, a three-day tournament where the top two racers each day will win prize packs that include trips to Boston, Massachusetts, a jacket, backpack, and more. Top players “may” also get…
Ready to claim your turf? Nintendo Vs. is hosting not one but two upcoming online tournaments — called the Splatoon 3 Splatsville Showdown — with huge prizes on the table, including a trip to Boston, Massachusetts, trophies, and… My Nintendo Gold Points (hey, you can use those to buy stuff!)…
Yesterday, a trailer was released for the upcoming “Chill Season 2022” of Splatoon 3, which will feature new stages, weapons, and modes. Besides the returning Flounder Heights, we also got a glimpse at a brand-new stage called Brinewater Springs, a level that appears to be based on a Japanese hot…
‘Tis the season — for Black Friday deals, premature holiday lights, and kids sending lists off to Santa so he can impart strict moral judgment upon them. But before December rolls around, late November in the US brings that most thankful of holidays, Thanksgiving. And while you eat turkey and…
The Nintendo 64 has its fair share of iconic soundtracks and one of the most transcendent is the score written for Bomberman Hero. The second Bomberman game for the system, it focused on single-player content as Bomberman ventures across a galaxy following a very Star Wars-inspired story. All of this…
