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…
Big things are happening in Pokémon GO! With the arrival of Mega Kangaskhan and the improved Mega Evolution system, Niantic is hosting a Mega Raid Day. Kangaskhan, a regional exclusive in the world of Pokémon GO, will be easier to catch worldwide thanks to the appearance of Mega Kangaskhan in…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
It’s been a very busy, multiple announcements kind of week for Pokémon GO and Niantic isn’t stopping. This time it’s about the long-delayed Pokémon Air Adventures event and its new, worldwide event for 2022. Since it’s been a year since it was initially announced, there are a few new changes…
Mario Kart Tour is traveling from Amsterdam all the way to Isle Delfino for its next in-game event. The two-weeklong Doctor Tour might not be seasonal or city themed, but it’s nostalgic on a couple fronts. Not only is the fan-favorite Coconut Mall track making its mobile debut (after returning…
Another physical reward has been added to My Nintendo! Animal Crossing fans who are in need of something both cute and practical, this one’s for you: a three-pack coaster set sporting beloved Brewster of The Roost café is now available for 700 Platinum Points. Serving as both a…
Do you miss the earliest days of Wii Remote waggle? Are you eager to re-evaluate the furniture placement in your living room for safety purposes? Do you love watching a spectrum of demographics enjoy video games? Then we have a launch trailer absolutely made for you! Nintendo Switch Sports has…
If you’ve floated your way through Kirby and the Forgotten Land already you’ll know the power of Rare Stones for sure. These collectibles are essential to upgrading Kirby’s copy abilities this time around, and become trickier and a little grindy to gather once the credits roll. If you want to…
The Persona series is well known for its amazing soundtracks, so naturally plenty of concerts have been held over the years. With this year marking the 25th anniversary of the Shin Megami Tensei spin-off series, there’s been no better time for a celebration of the games’ tunes and Atlus hopes…
The merchandise company GE Entertainment is continuing to give the most obscure Sonic the Hedgehog characters plushes, and this time around it’s Tikal the Echidna‘s turn. Tikal first made her appearance in Sonic Adventure where she was instrumental in helping the heroes stop the rampaging Chaos, but after that game,…
The River City series has long left behind solely focusing on the mean streets of the titular township, exploring worlds of fantasy and history alike. The series’ latest release, River City Saga: Three Kingdoms, is a unique take on the classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, featuring Kunio and company…
Niantic has revamped Pokémon GO’s Mega Evolution mechanic and after a brief rollout trial in Australia and New Zealand, the updated feature is now available worldwide! To celebrate the event and to get Trainers familiar with the new system, a short, three-day weekend event about Mega Evolution has been announced….
After a three-day test, the new and improved Mega Evolution system in Pokémon GO is live worldwide! Niantic made the announcement today via the official social media accounts and blog for the mobile game. That’s not all though, as they’ve released a new version of the “Mega Updates in Pokémon…
