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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
This morning’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase included a small segment dedicated to WWE 2K Battlegrounds, the upcoming professional wrestling game developed by Saber Interactive. “The world of WWE is your battleground with all-new, over the top, in-your-face arcade action as your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends battle…
Rogue Company, the upcoming online third-person shooter developed by Hi-Rez Games, made an appearance during this morning’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. “Lay waste to your opponents with an arsenal of weapons and abilities in this online multiplayer third-person shooter,” the Direct describes the game. Cross-platform play and…
Atlus closed out today’s Nintendo Direct mini with something old and something new, heralding quite a line up for the coming year: a Shin Megami Tensei III remaster and news on the long-awaited Shin Megami Tensei V. First was the reveal of an HD remaster of Shin Megami…
While much of the content remained the same around the world, Japan’s Nintendo Direct Mini contained a few unique announcements, with the biggest being Atelier Ryza 2. Thankfully it’s confirmed for the west as well, with a Switch launch in the region this winter. The game marks the first time…
Today’s Nintendo Direct Mini has surprised us all with a boatload of Cadence of Hyrule news! For starters, the game will be getting three DLC packs. The first is a character pack, featuring a bunch of new characters like Impa, Shadow Link, and even Frederick the singing merchant. This one…
Nintendo’s first Direct Mini: Partner Showcase video has landed. Check it out below!
Nintendo’s mobile version of Mario Kart is about to get a lot more traditional. In a new sneak-peek video, Mario Kart Tour’s official Twitter account shows off the next update’s landscape mode feature. This will flip the orientation for a more familiar experience to fans of the console games. …
The long-rumored Nintendo Direct will be here — and soon! It’s not going to be a typical Direct though, as Nintendo of America is referring to it as a Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. On 7/20 we'll debut the first #NintendoDirect Mini: Partner Showcase, a series focused on titles…
The next slate of Max Raid Battle Pokémon in Pokémon Sword & Shield has been revealed, and this motley menagerie is full of Water-type Pokémon for you to make a splash with. Going through July 19th at 5 p.m. PT, you’ll have a higher chance of encountering Kingler, Mantine, Sharpedo,…
This year’s Pokémon movie may have been delayed by a month in Japan, but that isn’t stopping various merchandise releases and promotions for the film. Ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins has concocted some new ice cream offerings in Japan celebrating the upcoming film and it looks delicious! From Monday, July 20th…
Last December, The Pokémon Company announced it would be holding another Pokémon Card Game Illustration Grand Prix contest for residents of Japan. The theme was “Pokémon’s Cool Moments” and artists could only draw the following Pokémon: Charizard, Pikachu, Tyranitar, Milotic, Lucario, Genesect, Wishiwashi (solo form), and Zacian. Submissions closed in…
If you’ve been holding off on ordering something from the Japanese Pokémon Center, now may be the time to splurge. Starting July 27th, those who purchase over 10,000 yen worth of goods from the Pokémon Center Online will be randomly gifted a Pokémon face mask with their purchase. The face…
