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…
When GameStop began listing the new amiibo set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, people noticed something suspicious: the prices were inflated from what amiibo used to cost. It may have been 11 years ago, but when Nintendo’s “toys to life” figures launched in 2014, they were originally priced…
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,…
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There’s no doubt that Pokémon GO is popular, but we’re finally starting to see numbers on exactly how popular it is. SimilarWeb has started collecting data regarding the app that has taken the world by storm. Within two days of the app’s release, it was installed on 5% of all…
Monster Hunter Generations is filled to the brim with cameo costumes, from the stealthy Strider to the adorable Toon Link. They aren’t done yet though, as one more costume will be barrel rolling into the game as free DLC soon after release – the uniform worn by members of team…
While Americans have been enjoying the mobile wonder that is Pokémon GO for the last few days, many other countries have been left in the dark in their pursuits to catch ‘em all. While no official word has been given with respect to Japan, other Asian countries and Europe may…
It looks like Team Rocket is at it again. Three Missouri men have been arrested after allegedly luring people to a Poké Stop with a Lure Module – and then robbing them at gunpoint. Police believe the suspects used Pokémon Go to target victims in both St. Louis and St….
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
Just as soon as the benevolent Nintendo Badge Arcade bunny giveth, he also taketh away. This time, however, he giveth again! As four Super Mario Bros. catchers exit the Arcade, another four have graciously taken their place! Luckily this time, they’ll stick around for a while, providing players plenty of…
One of the most important games when it comes to the story of the Metroid franchise is Metroid 2, as it ends where Super Metroid begins – a small baby Metroid hatches and ends up viewing Samus as its parent. This scene, and the eradication of the creatures from their…
It’s always inspiring to see the selflessness of charity spring up and flourish through the power of video games and their community, and no group does it with style quite like Games Done Quick. This collective hosts multiple events each year to raise money via donation drives spurred on by…
In an interview with Tech Insider, Pokémon GO developer Niantic outlined several ways it intends to improve the experience in Pokémon GO in the future. Niantic is working on ways for players to interact with Gyms and PokéStops in a bigger way. “Right now, they only exist in their very most…
It’s 8-bit madness in the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Joining the already robust offerings of nostalgic Mega Man badges are a few retro Mario and Zelda repeats. Be sure to check out the full gallery below. Those Zelda launchers in particular are pretty irresistible if you ask me. Free play?:…
There’s no denying that Pokémon GO has been wildly popular. Even in the face of constant server struggle, players are flocking to the game by tens of thousands. Having been released in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States so far, Pokémon Trainers around the world are on the hunt…
