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…
For December 2025, Gigantamax Snorlax returns in Pokémon GO for their very own Max Battle Day event. To take on Gigantamax Snorlax, you’ll need to team up with your fellow Trainers, build your Dynamax and Gigantamax team around type advantage, and even use a Max Mushroom if you don’t have…
In a rather hilarious bit of leakage last night, NYC supermarket chain Tops has accidentally revealed Yoshi’s design for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. While not previously confirmed to appear in the film, Yoshi was teased at the end of the previous Mario movie and an El Salvadorian theater…
It’s that time again! The holiday season is right around the corner, and Nintendo has revealed its latest round of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Sadly, none of the discounts appear to apply to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware or software, so keep those expectations in check. Ready? Let’s dive…
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,…
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…
It’s a great time to be an amiibo fan! Over ten years since their debut, amiibo are still going strong—long after other toys-to-life brands have disappeared. With so many new figures announced, there’s plenty to get excited about. Below is a roundup of all confirmed upcoming amiibo, complete with pricing…
Originally introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the terrifying Alpha Pokémon make their return in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. These supersized special Pokémon make for very popular Shiny hunting targets, and that is especially true in Z-A thanks to Wild Zone 20. Unlike most locations, the two spots in the center of…
In a not so surprising bit of news, publisher Skydance Games has announced that the upcoming action title Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed “beyond early 2026.” Posted on Twitter, the company stated the game has been shifted to an unspecified release window and will be missing its…
In a new update from Nintendo of Japan, the company has announced that new Yoshi plushes and a Yoshi app will be coming to its “My Mario” line of children’s toys. Announced this past August as a marketing campaign for children and parents, “My Mario” is intended as a range…
Production on Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil film took place in Prague last week, with the area blanketed in artificial snow to create a wintery scene in the franchise’s iconic Raccoon City. The snow covered the streets adjacent to the Negrelli Viaduct in Prague’s Karlín district, while the Prague 8…
Just about a week ago, Nintendo announced a massive 3.0 update coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, complete with new items, buildings, and a whole heap of amiibo rewards — including four new amiibo villagers that can visit your town: Mineru and Tulin from The Legend of Zelda series, and…
