With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
In a surprising bit of news for fans of Nintendo’s Wii console, the legendary Homebrew Channel has ceased development, and its GitHub repository has been removed, effectively shutting down the piece of software. No one is certain when this occurred, but a user on Twitter posted a letter from the…
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…
As the Nintendo Switch continues to hit new milestones, Nintendo is still grappling with its trouble to reach production targets due to global events. In Nintendo’s latest financial earnings release detailing the first quarter of the March 2023 fiscal year, the company noted that the Nintendo Switch has now sold…
It’s the final month of Pokémon GO’s Season of GO and the last in-person GO Fest 2022 event is happening this weekend. While we still have a few more events left this month – the return of the Bug Out! event and a special event for the 2022 Pokémon World…
Typically, mainline Pokémon games are all about defeating the eight Gym Leaders, taking on the Elite Four, and besting the region’s Champion. Throughout almost nine generations of games, the challenge hasn’t changed too much – other than the Island Challenge in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. As…
Shown in today’s Pokémon Presents, there’s a new battle mechanic in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Similar to Dynamax, the Paldea region will feature the Terastal Phenomenon. Instead of becoming giant Pokémon, or even a massive ‘mon with a new form, Tera Pokémon will sparkle like precious gems and sport a…
This morning’s Pokémon Presents gave us updates on all things Pokémon, including a quick overview of the upcoming Pokémon World Championships, which will take place in London from August 18th to August 21st. Returning to an in-person event for the first time in three years, the Championships will see players…
This morning’s Pokémon Presents gave another glimpse at Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, showing off plenty of new Pokémon, features, and characters. We also got our best look yet at the brand-new Paldea region and the unique way Trainers will be traversing its vast open world: on the backs of Paldea’s…
We’re less than four months away from the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and details of our new adventures in the Paldea region have ramped up. Today, during the nearly 20-minute-long Pokémon Presents, we got to see some new Pokémon, new characters, and a brand new mechanic. Akin to…
Today’s Pokémon Presents gave us a lot of exciting details about the upcoming release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, one of which involves the aspect of enjoying the journey with friends and family. Shown off during the presentation was a close-up look at how players will be able to meet…
As is customary Nintendo has shared its earnings report for the three months ending June 30 2022. Given the current economic troubles worldwide it’s not a glowing result, though compared to other recent companies, like Sony’s gaming division, Nintendo is faring better. Both hardware and software sales were down, with…
Today’s Pokémon Presents promised roughly 20 minutes of Pokémon announcements. Covering a variety of Pokémon mobile games, and the return of Pokémon Worlds in London later this month, the big draw for today’s announcements was more information about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Not only did we see more of the…
During today’s Pokémon Presents, The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s early purchase Pokémon. Trainers who buy the game before February 28th, 2023, and unlock the Mystery Gift feature in time will get can get special in-game Pikachu. The special Pika will know the move Fly (which it normally…
While today’s Pokémon Presents featured a boatload of new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet information, the official website shared some extra details. Specifically, a news article detailing player customization. For the first time players will be able to “make changes to your character’s eye shape, mouth shape, and more”, while previous…
