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…
If you’ve followed our past posts on McDonald’s Japan’s August specials, you’ll know that this past weekend saw the start of a promotion with The Pokémon Company. In addition to some toys included with Happy Meals, there was a limited-edition set of Pokémon cards that included an extra-limited variant of…
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,…
Fire Emblem Heroes has been all about its summertime alts lately, but it looks like things may be returning to “normal”. It’s been a while since we’ve seen new characters from past Emblem titles make their debuts as you remember them, so let’s say hello to four from Fates. …
Xbox and Nintendo sure have gotten along nicely as of late, huh? We got Smash characters from Rare, Microsoft published titles on the Switch, and now, though a series of AMAZING tweets, we can see their totally understandable love for Nintendo’s best little console ever, the GameCube! When asked about…
Forget collecting those Rupees for a few minutes, start harvesting some My Nintendo Platinum Points! To celebrate the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD today, My Nintendo Japan will be releasing three new rewards based on some of the game’s collectibles and artwork. As can…
Get ready for some sweet beats and a million watts of cuteness, folks: the newest song for the Pokémon 25: The Album is here! Performed by British singer and songwriters Mabel, “Take It Home” is treating the world to scenes of the artist singing alongside beloved favorites Pikachu and Jigglypuff…
Few company Presidents have had quite the impact on their audience quite like the former Nintendo of America exec Reggie Fils-Aimé. Bursting onto the scene at E3 2004, before he even became President, he instantly transformed the vibes of Nintendo’s shows going forward and became a household name for fans….
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has been out for a week now, and with it came a trio of new amiibo. Anyone who received their figures may’ve noticed something extra interesting on the Tsukino amiibo and its packaging in particular. On both Tsukino’s packaging and base,…
The Kirby Café Summer has been ongoing all throughout July, with fun and refreshing menu items to brighten guests’ days. Now some brand-new goods and a takeout treat have been added as well, ranging from practical to the utter superfluousness of finger puppets. Kirby, Waddle Dee, and Chef…
Even with just the base game, Wood Oak City was never going to be the same. Streets of Rage 4 is a retro beat ’em up revival done right, and anyone who’s already punched their way through might want to limber up for one last brawl. The previously detailed Mr….
This week saw a new story trailer unveiled for Shin Megami Tensei V, but that doesn’t mean the daily demon showcases were put on pause. Another assortment of akashic additions were brought into the world, ready to join the Nahobino in their crusade through what remains of Tokyo. Among them…
You know what your bed needs? A Gigantamax Snorlax plushie to keep you warm and cozy at night, as well as to ensure you’re safe from the Gigantamax Gengar plushie in the corner of your room… which you also need. Though when you think about it, by the laws of…
Monster Hunter Rise has gotten its regularly scheduled Event Quest, but another free download has been introduced. Coming next week will be a special Palamute for players to download and hunt with. With a name (and color) likely inspired by Zinogre, this DLC is based on Rise director Yasunori Ichinose’s…
It’s hard out there for amiibo collectors. Pre-orders sell out instantly, scalpers are around every corner, and now… shipping delays?! You heard that right! Nintendo has confirmed to IGN that the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo were impacted by shipping delays, resulting in only a small potion of stock on launch…
