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,…
Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied return with guest TJ Smash for Episode 14 of the Nintendo Newscast this week! They discuss all things Switch after the big reveal day last Thursday, and they have a blast every single minute. Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned…
During the Nintendo Switch presentation this past Thursday, we got a tease of Fire Emblem Warriors — the next game in Koei Tecmo’s long-running Warriors/Musou franchise and their second collaboration with Nintendo after Hyrule Warriors. While little — in fact, almost nothing — was revealed about the game, it was…
First 4 Figures has announced that it’s creating a brand new statue of Link based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The statue stands 11 inches tall and is incredibly well detailed. Check out the images of the statue below to see what we mean! …
Goodbye! BOXBOY! will be out soon in Japan and and that means plenty of puzzley goodness for players to check out. The first two titles were fantastic little games from HAL Laboratory, and seeing the series get a third installment is fantastic news, especially with all the new features it…
Yet another update has been released for Pokémon GO. Nothing major here, just a few fixes and improvements to make your monster hunting experience as smooth as ever. From the official website: Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for…
2K Games U.K. has announced via twitter that NBA 2K18 is heading to the Nintendo Switch in September. #NBA2K18 – Nintendo Switch lands in the UK on March 3rd! We're excited to be bringing NBA 2K18 to Nintendo's latest console this September! pic.twitter.com/wYUQztd6Hc — 2K United Kingdom (@2K_UK) January…
Nintendo Japan has announced that Mario Sports Superstars will be launching in the region on March 30th. The title will feature a plethora of sports to play on the 3DS, including tennis, golf, baseball and soccer. No word yet on a North American release, but stay tuned to Nintendo…
The Nintendo Switch won’t have many multimedia functions at launch, Business Insider reports. According to Nintendo’s Kit Ellis, this is because the Switch is intended to be a “dedicated gaming machine,” and thus won’t have Netflix and other stream services day one. On the one hand, it’s interesting and reassuring…
NES Remix badges are back in style, with Ice Climbers and Punch-Out leading the charge! There’s also a horde of Kanto pocket monsters to collect for anyone missing Pikachu or the trio of legendary birds. Don’t forget, the Badge Arcade is taking players on a nostalgic trip through history all…
If you’re a Nintendo Fan, chances are the name Charles Martinet is one you’re familiar with. For 26 years, Charles has played the role of Mario, and his extremely recognizable voice has remained close to our hearts ever since. Much like our favorite plumber, Mr. Martinet is lovable and full…
The day has come. This is what you’ve been waiting for! The ultimate showdown of Mii V Mii: Season 2 is here. Find out who takes home the gold by watching the Golden Gunners and the Silver Swordsmen duke it out in the final battle. Check out the fight below!…
We know you’ve been waiting for this– Nintendo’s official 1-2-Switch teaser site is up! Browse to the page and you’ll be greeted with the familiar colorful images of Joy-Cons, cowboys and other vibrantly displayed competitors. Scrolling down will give you the release date reminder (March 3rd, which is the Switch…
