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…
This week’s Nintendo Music update gives us music from an iconic Super Nintendo game: Super Mario World! One of the most critically acclaimed games from the SNES era and most beloved Mario games, Super Mario World released back in 1990. Super Mario World is a direct sequel to Super Mario…
While speaking to press in Japan this morning, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa stated that the company will be making preparations to combat resellers for the upcoming launch of the Switch 2. In the first press conference Nintendo has held since the announcement of the Switch successor, Furukawa was asked about…
With the update comes three big changes, two of which involve Gyms and Gym battles. The first big change, and one that might be more beneficial to the general population of players, is that Pokémon GO is going to start receiving Daily Bonuses. This might be significant in that it…
Pokémon badges swarm the Badge Arcade today, featuring all your Gen V and VI favorites! Today also marks the return of pixel DS cartridges, as well as an extra special Animal Crossing catcher that, bafflingly, feels better suited for last week’s Halloween extravaganza (not that I’m complaining. Lucky will be…
While it was announced earlier this year and teased in the Japanese broadcast of the recent Animal Crossing Direct, Miitopia received its very own Direct in Japan today. That said, it was less like a typical Direct and more of a mini drama episode. Keep in mind that these are…
The Japanese Miitopia Direct has come and gone. Check out the archived livestream below! We also have our first look at some of the game’s amiibo-unlocked costumes:
Not every NES game from back in the day has been venerated with the respect it deserves. Case in point: Sunsoft’s Blaster Master series, a small yet loved franchise of run and gun platformers beginning in 1988. While the game spawned a few spinoffs and sequels, only one game (a…
New amiibo New Mario Party amiibo are now available to purchase at Amazon! 20% off with Prime! Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo is here! Stock up on all your favorite amiibo to unlock features within the game with them. Remember, The…
Fall frenzy continues today as two pixel butterfly catchers return to the Badge Arcade. Free play? Not this time. Come back, Butterfree! Practice catcher: All of the recently added NES Remix badges are returning to their retro cartridges in the morning, so be sure to catch Samus and the gang…
Thanks to the recent update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, our favorite villager-centric game now contains amiibo functionality. Now titled Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, the game gives us the ability to tap in amiibo from several franchises to utilize various new features scattered throughout the game. Every…
Hey everybody, welcome back to Collectors Corner! Every other week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the Nintendo consoles, merchandise, and collectibles that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo has held a special place in my heart, and has inspired me to collect and do…
Thanks to the imminent release of the NES Classic Edition Nintendo has had the chance to organize some interviews with key developers of games that defined an era. To start the series off they’re taling to perhaps the biggest legend of all – Shigeru Miyamoto. While he has taken up…
Prepare your wallets once again, Pokéfans! Even more new Sun & Moon plushes are making their way to Pokémon Center locations and online shops very soon. Starting November 18th, Pikipek, Rockruff, Togedemaru, Komala and Alolan Vulpix will be available for 1,500 yen ($14.54 USD). The life size starters – Litten,…
Pokémon trading cards sure have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the late ’90s. Nearly 20 years from the launch of the original TCG, some pretty amazing cards have been introduced that resemble works of art rather than playing cards. Enter: the Team Rocket TCG set. This…
