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 just under three weeks until the release of Mario Vs. Donkey Kong, various press outlets are posting preview footage of the game in action. The game looks just as colorful and fantastic as its Game Boy Advance predecessor if what we have seen is any indication. It’s what we…
Let’s a go! Nintendo of America and Universal Theme Parks have officially confirmed that the long awaited Super Nintendo World expansion is opening at Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe in 2025. Adventure awaits! SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, one of the five immersive worlds is opening at the all-new Universal Epic Universe…
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Fans holding out hope that Square Enix might repeat the magic of Final Fantasy 7 Remake with a potential Final Fantasy 6 Remake will need to temper their expectations. In an interview with French YouTuber Julien Chièze, FF6 director Yoshinori Kitase stated that due to the depth of the SNES…
Welcome to amiibo Rewind! Each week, we take a look back at an amiibo event or release from the past 10 years. Today, we’re taking a look back at Yarn Yoshi amiibo, and the very first time we saw them back at E3 2015. Originally Posted on June 19th, 2015….
Just a few days ago, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that legendary composer Koji Kondo would be honored at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony this year. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame for his massive contributions to video game soundtracks, Kondo said in a…
With it now having been over a month since the holidays, the video game market has certainly slowed down and taken a breather. Fortunately for those still in the market for some of the earlier Nintendo Switch games, Nintendo’s Jump-start January Sale is now live! The sale features a wide…
The release of Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Nintendo Switch is coming soon! To celebrate, Epoch Games is releasing a small line of Mini Mario plushes. These Mini Mario plushes come in three sizes — Small, Medium, and Large — and each feature a near-exact replica of the Mini Mario…
Another day, another Switch 2 rumor. In a recent late-night report by Bloomberg, it has been suggested that the Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for a release later this year, featuring an 8-inch LCD screen. The report cites Hiroshi Hayase, an Omdia analyst who specializes in research on small and…
Initially announced all the way back in August of 2019, the Epic Universe theme park at the Universal Orlando Resort is still in development. The theme of the park is going to be various stories and universes from other intellectual properties such as Illumination, DreamWorks, and Nintendo. The worlds of…
F-Zero 99 is the gift that keeps on giving. After concluding the Frozen Knight League last week, it seems Nintendo has some more plans in store for its battle royale racer. In a post on Twitter last night, Nintendo of America announced that a new update is live for F-Zero…
As the Nintendo Switch approaches the end of its lifespan, it becomes easy to forget about the systems that for a lot of people have long since gone to the wayside. These older consoles still hold a special place in the hearts of many fans – especially the games and…
