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…
Update (10/13/23): First 4 Figures is teasing us with its first peek at the upcoming Samus statue. Below you’ll see the glorious base and feet of what’s to come. More details will be revealed come October 24th, the day pre-orders open, so stay tuned! SAMUS VARIA SUIT PREORDERS OPEN…
In news that will excite the avid fans of one of Nintendo’s most humble yet storied titles, a recent filing with Japan’s patent office shows that at the end of September Nintendo filed a trademark for “Tomodachi Life,” which is of course the name of a cult classic 2013/2014 3DS…
You may or may not be familiar with the in-person Nintendo stores in New York, Tokyo, and Osaka, fun and expansive storefronts with a variety of goods and set pieces. Well, another store in the chain is opening in Kyoto, Japan, and we’ve got a glimpse at what it’ll be…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to mesmerize players months after release with its rich Hyrule full of creativity and thoughtful design… so thoughtful, in fact, that the creators are adamant they can’t add or iterate on it in any way. Speaking to Telegraph about the world…
In a move akin to an arsonist trying to wipe the soot off his hands as he precariously makes his way out of a burning building, John Riccitiello retires as CEO of Unity after the company’s worst month of PR ever. Riccitello walks after a firestorm erupted over an announced…
Last week saw the surprise reveal of Lego Animal Crossing as a theme with a short teaser. Now, we finally have a look at what’s coming! Five sets will be included in what is hopefully the first wave of many and they’ll release on March 1st, 2024. Here’s the full…
Just a few days ago, Nintendo confirmed that the world of Animal Crossing would be joining the likes of Super Mario and Sonic by receiving its very own Lego treatment. Unlike Mario, it appears Animal Crossing is much more traditionally in nature, with mini figs, galore. Today, Lego finally pulled…
With the now ongoing collaboration with the Seattle Aquarium and the newly released Switch Lite ACNH bundles, Nintendo is in a mood to celebrate Animal Crossing. With the arrival of autumn comes the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall Favorites Sweepstakes, bringing five prize packets up for grabs. Each pack includes…
Been hankering to pick up some first-party Switch titles? Best Buy’s got you covered with a brand-new sale where you can get nearly 50% off on select titles, making it one of the best deals available for certain games. The list includes: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at $52.99 The…
7-Elevens in Japan are a step up from the convenience store you may be used to, selling a variety of knickknacks and helpful items in addition to quick bites and warm food. And now Japanese 7-Eleven stores are getting products for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We’ve got: …
The Nintendo Switch 2 rumor mill never stops churning, and the latest is very specific – Discord user SoldierDelta (who previously leaked Team Ninja’s Rise of the Ronin) has posted that Nintendo’s next console (codenamed “NG”) is targeting a September 24th, 2024 release with a second window in November as…
Update (10/6/23): Both the Pink and Blue Animal Crossing: New Horizion Nintendo Switch Lite consoles are available not at Target and Walmart: Blue – Timmy and Tommy Edition – Walmart Exclusive – $199 Pink – Isabelle Edition – Target Exclusive – $199.99 Nintendo of America has announced that…
