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,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
In the nearly three decades that Pokémon has been around, the franchise’s influence has extended far beyond the scope of most video games. Of the many things Pokémon does with this widespread influence, one of the most interesting is Pokémon Local Acts. This program aims to highlight the unique identities…
The Super Nintendo World-focused Nintendo Direct has officially wrapped up, and Donkey Kong fans have plenty to be excited about! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Donkey Kong Expansion at Super Nintendo World in Japan. When Does the Donkey Kong Expansion Open at Universal Studios Japan?…
It’s hard to believe that nearly ten years have passed since the launch of amiibo on November 21, 2014. Originally released to compete with the likes of Skylanders and Disney Infinity, these little figures not only gave those brands a run for their money but also continued to thrive in…
At this point, it’s well-known how much Nintendo disapproves of “illegal” emulation. The company doesn’t shy away from it and will use it for official products, including as a bonus for its online subscription service, but if you aren’t playing Nintendo games in a Nintendo-sanctioned manner, prepare for the lawyers…
In a rather bizarre twist of fate, Nintendo may have acquired the rights to the Ryujinx website from its original developers. Throughout 2024, Nintendo has been going after various Nintendo Switch emulators in an effort to stomp out piracy and emulation. While that seems like a futile effort in 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…
It’s time to buckle up and get ready for another Nintendo-themed ride, folks! Kicking off at 2 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. CT | 5 p.m. ET today, a Direct dedicated to Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong Country park at Universal Studios Japan will be featured will be streamed for…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
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,…
Nintendo of America has just confirmed that it will be hosting a 10 minute-long Nintendo Direct dedicated to Super Nintendo World tomorrow, November 11th, at 5th at 2 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. CT | 5 p.m. ET. Tune in on 11/11 at 2 p.m. PT for a SUPER NINTENDO…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
With Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa finally revealing that the successor to the Nintendo Switch will have full backwards compatibility with the current console, it has gotten everyone’s minds pondering at just what that will mean for the performance of older games. While most of Nintendo’s first-party efforts run perfectly fine…
