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. The…
One of the first mechanics the player learns about in Pokémon Pokopia is the ability to give food to other Pokémon as gifts. While many players simply keep a stock of Leppa Berries on hand as a good universal gift, there’s actually more to it than simply handing over whatever…
Today’s the day! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is in theaters now, and a new interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri (courtesy of Forbes) has revealed a bit more into the inclusion of a new character. In case you missed it, last week Nintendo revealed through their socials that…
Just when you thought the world couldn’t get any darker, Logan Paul steps back into the picture to ruin your day. As reported by various outlets yesterday evening, Paul’s rare “Pikachu Illustrator” Pokémon card has sold for a record-breaking $16.5 million at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding. I’m…
Happy New Year! Once again, Pokémon GO will be celebrating the Lunar New Year and with this year’s theme being the Fire Horse you can find Ponyta in the wild. Though, when it comes to which Pokémon will be featured during this event, that honor belongs to Darumaka, Blitzle, and…
Yoshi was revealed as a major character in last month’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, so it’s no wonder Mario’s dino pal has new merchandise. What may surprise you, however, is the quality of this particular toy. Nerdist revealed an exclusive look at Spin Master’s Hatchin’ Yoshi, the latest in…
Ubisoft’s Rayman has always been a victim of circumstance that succeeded against all odds. There’s no better example of this than the initial reaction of launching Sony’s PlayStation, a console renowned for bringing in the 3D polygon era of gaming, with Rayman, a 32-bit 2D platformer. Even amidst skepticism, Rayman…
This past weekend, the family of veteran Castlevania and Bloodstained developer Shutaro Iida revealed that he had passed away on February 10th, 2026, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Currently working on the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, Iida had previously worked at Konami from 1996 until 2015 and was…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
It’s a little surreal to think the Virtual Boy is over 30 years old now, but time trucks on whether we want it to or not. With the console soon to get its own dedicated app on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for NSO subscribers, now’s a better time…
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,…
The third Pokémon TCG Pocket Wonder Pick event for B series is in full swing! For this event, Cinderace and Alolan Vulpix promo cards (with a Chansey promo stamp) are being featured. Plus, their releases from Fantastical Parade (B2) will be mixed in the Wonder Event too, giving you a…
Another Gigantamax Pokémon joins Pokémon GO! For February, it’s Gigantamax Meowth. Get together with friends in-person (or via Remote Raid Passes) with a team of Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon to defeat Gigantamax Meowth and catch ’em for your own team. Now, check out what’s happening during the Gigantamax Meowth Max…
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…
While the Valentine’s Day event is happening in Pokémon GO, on the actual holiday itself, the game will get a new debut. Enamorus returns to Pokémon GO, but in its Therian Forme! To add Enamorus (Therian Forme) to your team, you’ll want to prep a team for battle, join up…
