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,…
Fire Emblem Heroes will be receiving an update in the near future, according to an in-app notice that went live earlier today. Here are some of the changes that will be made: The App-Release Bonus period will be extended to 3/14/17 at 2:59 a.m. The Worldwide Launch Celebration will be…
Anyone who fancies themselves an expert on all things Legend of Zelda must be excited for the new Art & Artifacts book releasing February 21st. If you want to show off that pride and test yourself, certain Barnes & Noble locations will have just the thing for you! Partnering with…
Got your Switch ordered and want it as soon as possible? Hoping for a chance at one of the brand new consoles? Looks like Best Buy’s giving everyone a heads up early. Its official event page now has a means of searching which locations will be hosting midnight releases for…
While we only just discovered the David Wise-composed Snake Pass would be coming to the Nintendo Switch, we couldn’t have guessed it would be so soon! The game will launch on March 29th, as revealed in a brand new trailer. Check it out: Snake Pass is being developed by Sumo…
Poké Trainers who have yet to experience the majesty of the Alola Region have some new promotional material to sift through. Two new videos for Nintendo’s historically fast-selling franchise launched today highlighting many of the game’s exclusive features, including all new Pokémon to catch, Z-Move powers to master and trainer…
With just over two weeks to go until we all make the switch (heh) from Wii U to Nintendo’s latest console innovation, every day seems filled with new exciting information and rumors. It may not be the juiciest of leaks, but as of this afternoon GameStop shoppers have a better…
In perhaps the most devastating (and ironic) update in Badge Arcade history, the eon Pokémon Latias soars in without her BFF and inseparable love companion, Latios. Is their relationship okay? Did they break up? Is it your fault for not buying both versions of Ruby and Sapphire back in 2002?…
After a brief hiatus, our series Custom Conquest has returned! Season 2 continues with this new video featuring a custom Toon Link aboard his seafaring vessel, the King of Red Lions. We also complete the Toon Triforce trio with Toon Ganondorf amiibo! See how you can join the…
As if the news about the just-announced Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass (DLC) wasn’t enough, we also got to feast our eyes on some brand new Zelda art this morning. Nintendo’s been sending out a pretty consistent flow of art in a similar style over the past year– Link,…
Ah, Valentine’s Day once again, and that means love is in the air. In the wide worlds of Nintendo there’ve been plenty of examples: be they platonic, friendly, romantic, or so ill defined that we’re still trying to figure exactly what the relationships are. But hey, that’s alright, and we…
Just yesterday, rumors were circulating that production on the NES Classic had ceased. The rumor originated in a post on NeoGAF, stating that Bergsala, Nintendo’s Nordic distributor, had claimed that production of the hot console had stopped, and that retailers were to receive no more units. Today, Tech Radar is…
While the Zelda series is no stranger to DLC thanks to the massive Hyrule Warriors, it has just been announced that an Expansion Pass will be heading to Breath of the Wild, a first for the mainline series. You’ll be able to buy the Expansion Pass from March 3rd for…
