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…
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom look like solid upgrades over their Switch 1 counterparts, but the majority of new features will be tied to a smartphone app called “Zelda Notes.” While we already know…
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,…
Are you looking for some exclusive Nintendo merch to spice up your gaming sanctuary? If so, good news! Nintendo of Europe has released a new My Nintendo poster set, including prints from Super Mario Kart, Super Metriod, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The posters themselves…
If you’re looking to keep your Nintendo Switch Lite protected while gaming on the go, look no further than the Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover & Screen Protector accessories, available exclusively online beginning December 8th. The Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover and Screen Protector set includes a flip cover for…
Pikachu is pretty much everywhere these days. Head outside to park and you’ll probably find someone sporting a t-shirt or cap sporting the Electric-type; or make your way to the State Fair and it’s likely you’ll spot some Pika Pika prizes in the games area. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…
For anyone looking to add even more Pokémon into their lives, Pokémon Center stores in Japan have revealed a new line of ceramics in partnership with the Chugai Ceramics Company. With hundreds of years of history behind their craft and the unrivaled recognition of Pokémon, it’s a blend of traditional…
Break out the cake and confetti, because it’s time to celebrate! Nintendo’s illustrious GameCube console came out in North America on this day in 2001, where its sublime purple hues, colorful face buttons, and portable shape made it stand out from its bulkier competition. In more seriousness, the GameCube is…
In a move that just about anybody could have predicted, the modding community for Pokémon Sword & Shield is already starting to re-add Pokémon cut from the Pokédex into the game, as Twitter user @SciresM displays by putting an Omastar into the game, using the ‘mon’s Let’s Go model and…
With Pokémon Sword & Shield finally in our hands, we want to show our appreciation for the all-new games! This latest de-make shows our reimagined version of Pokémon Shield on the Game Boy Color. Check it out – and enjoy this fun mix of modern and old school!
Like past Pokémon games, there are a variety of “gift” Pokémon in Sword and Shield: Pokémon given out to the player through various in-game means. Sometimes, you may run into an NPC who kindly offers you a free Pokémon to take care of, like Pikachu, Eevee, or Toxel. This is…
The piano-based rhythm game Deemo has headed to plenty of platforms over the past few years, from iOS and Android to the Nintendo Switch and even the PS4, thanks to an imminent, lavishly produced 3D remake. Now, its critical and commercial success is taking it to a whole other medium….
Welcome back to the Nintendo WireCast. On tonight’s episode, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason discuss their sweet Ring Fit gains, the latest wave of amiibo, and that Sonic redesign!
At least two paid subscription services will be launching in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, with both dubbed the “Pocket Camp Club.” The news was announced via an in-game alert, with more information said to be coming in videos on November 20th, 2019. “In one plan, you’ll be able to appoint…
One of the year’s best indie games, Baba is You, is getting a level editor in 2020, according to the game’s Twitter. Baba Is You will get a level editor in 2020, and it'll feature online level-sharing! More details will come later about the exact details #babaisyou pic.twitter.com/2uxIxkVSU2 —…
