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…
It’s been almost seven years since the Nintendo Switch first hit the shelves in March 2017. As such, rumors and leaks have been stirring about what the next console will be, when it will release, and what will be on it. One particularly interesting leak to surface says that the…
It seems like brand-new Lego releases just don’t stop these days, with new Super Mario Lego sets fresh out of the gate and a myriad of other releases seemingly always on the horizon. The video game-themed Lego train doesn’t stop at Mario, however, with his old rival Sonic getting in…
The Super Mario Lego sets have been on a roll ever since their launch back in 2020 with new sets and expansions featuring our favorite Mario characters releasing all the time. Today, LEGO has released a whopping three brand new sets that you can purchase right now. Check below for…
The new year is finally here, and with it will undoubtedly come plenty of new treats in store for video game fans all around the world. Between new game releases, information, merchandise, and anything else, it’s an exciting time to speculate. In particular, fans of the classic Super NES title…
As the year comes to a close, don’t forget to get a fresh start on your 2024 gaming with a brand-new Pokémon profile icon! There are plenty of options available not only on Nintendo Switch Online, but also some new profile icons on Netflix featuring characters and Pokémon from Pokémon…
The Super Mario Lego sets have been on a roll ever since their launch back in 2020 with new sets and expansions featuring our favorite Mario characters releasing all the time. The next set to release will feature Mario’s most iconic nemesis, Bowser, yet again, but this time around he’ll…
It’s not every day that a Nintendo game receives an ESRB rating that includes the description “flirtatious dialogue.” While it will be no surprise to fans of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the upcoming Nintendo Switch remake just received its ESRB rating and the description is golden. Princess Peach is…
It has become fairly well known that The Super Mario Bros. Movie is chock-full of easter eggs and references to the classic video gaming era. That being said, a lot of these small details can be difficult to notice, often only appearing briefly in the background. Fortunately for all but…
While it will come as no surprise to fans of The Legend of Zelda series that its developers are hugely talented individuals, it’s nice to see that Variety has given some recognition to one of Nintendo’s most influential creators. In this year’s Variety Top 500 Entertainment Leaders list, Skyward Sword,…
One of the many perks for those with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription is access to special profile icons bought with Platinum Points. However, they’re usually available for a limited time only, so if you missed out on getting a couple icons from your favorite games you’re generally out of…
When it comes to understanding the complexities of mental health, it can be extremely nuanced. It’s no surprise then that effectively treating people struggling with mental health issues is an ongoing subject of research. Conventional methods aren’t everything though, a study in Germany recently made a connection between playing Super…
Update – As of yesterday, December 26th, new accounts can now connect to Wii U and 3DS game servers once again. With the shutdown of both 3DS and Wii U servers coming in April of 2024, some fans have been rushing this past month to experience the last gasp of…
