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,…
Breath of the Wild may be what’s occupying most Zelda fans’ minds, but there’s another special something coming out for us soon. The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts book will be releasing on February 21st, but in the meantime the Nintendo Minute duo has given us quick flip through…
Playing Wind Waker for the first time way-back-when, I was constantly entranced by the new character designs. Be they island residents or Rito, there was something about the character to character variance that made me want to know more about these individuals. That’s doubled for the Korok, easily one of…
Kid squids splash into the Badge Arcade today, as well as everyone’s favorite turnip munching goat from the Rhythm Heaven series. Don’t forget, Cupid’s arrow strikes the Badge Arcade this week featuring Nintendo inspired treats and candied sweets. Exclusive Ashley and Nikki Valentine sets lead the charge, joined by adorable…
A new gameplay video has been released for Splatoon 2, showing off the entirety of one Turf War taking place at The Reef, a new map that looks very similar to Urchin Underpass from the original game. There are a few points worth noting from this new look at the…
I was very, very young when I first laid eyes upon The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I had gone over to my neighbor’s house for reasons I can’t remember, and watched as he pulled out a N64 with the cartridge already inside. He casually tossed me the strategy…
Nintendo Japan has released two brand new videos showcasing the upcoming Switch brawler ARMS. The first trailer gives us a detailed look at the fighters Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Ninjara, Master Mummy and Mechanica, showing how each character will handle in the game. The second trailer goes in depth on…
Nintendo UK released a new trailer showcasing golf in the upcoming 3DS title Mario Sports Superstars. On top of the game itself, new victory animations are also seen from Birdo, Diddy Kong and Yoshi. Check it out below! Mario Sports Superstars releases in North America on March 24th alongside…
While Yooka-Laylee may be the most well-known 3D platformer throwback releasing in the coming months, Sumo Digital’s Snake Pass is capturing much of the same aesthetic. Having a more physics and puzzle oriented twist, the game has you wrap your slithery self around levels, solving puzzles and finding secrets. The…
Miitomo’s celebratory retweet event for Fire Emblem Heroes that started just one week ago has come to a close today. Thanks to the players who participated by sending out tweets with #Miitomo_FE_RT, the goal of 10,000 retweets was reached! Whether you joined in on the Twitter action or not, you…
Nintendo UK has released a new infographic showcasing all of the wonders that reside inside the Joy-Cons. From HD Rumble, an IR Motion Camera and an NFC Touchpoint, there really is more than meets the eye inside Nintendo’s new controllers.
During an investor call today, Activision has confirmed that there is no new Skylanders game coming to consoles in 2017. This marks the first time since the series launched in 2011 that a new title would not be released in a given year. There is NO new Skylanders console game…
We go hands-on with the Japan exclusive Goodbye! BOXBOY! amiibo bundle. Find out what all the contents inside this newest bundle are by watching the unboxing below!
