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…
Art is a word that evades easy definition. Whether it be as simple as “a drawing” or as complex as “a piece of media that deeply affects the spirit” or a broad as any definition you could pull out of a dictionary, the idea of “art” means something different to…
One of the most exciting and understated parts of Chocobo GP’s reveal was the presence of Final Fantasy IX’s Steiner and Vivi as playable racers. Now the Chocobo GP Twitter account has given the former his own trailer at last, showcasing both his knightly skills and the Alexandria track, plus…
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,…
Back in February of this year, a Lego Ideas set based on Sonic the Hedgehog went into development at the company, and now to close things out we’ve got a look at the finished product… Albeit accidentally. As spotted by Nintendeal, a box for the Sonic Ideas set has appeared…
I’m always excited to tune into an Indie World Showcase to check out the latest indie offerings on Nintendo Switch. The most recent showcase was home to a few things that caught my eye – Sea of Stars stood out, and Olli Olli World and Loco Motive look great. Some…
While Good Smile tends to prioritize popular anime and video games for its Nendoroid line of figures, the company does occasionally get on-board with the latest zeitgeists. This latest figure, though, takes things to a whole other level. From "Among Us" comes a Nendoroid of the Crewmate! Nendoroid Crewmate…
Of all the holidays in Animal Crossing, none brings quite as much joy as Toy Day! With all the presents and a rare appearance by Jingle the black-nosed reindeer, there’s plenty to be excited about. That said, there’s a little work that goes into making the most of the festivities…
Pokémon merchandise has been a constant for the franchise, with apparel fitting into that money-making equation for decades. Walking into almost any nationwide clothing retailer you’ll be able to find Pikachu, and while that availability is welcome and great for kids in particular, they’re not exactly the most fashionable offerings….
You know what a brand-new year means, right? All-new Pokémon GO updates! That’s right — as 2022 is upon us and we prepare for January to roll in, Niantic is rolling out a bunch of new stuff for us PGO players to indulge in. What updates are coming to…
Pokémon GO Holidays: Part 2 Overview The following events are taking place in Part 2 of the Winter Holidays event for the Season of Heritage. Part 2 runs from December 23rd to the 31st. (Details for the first part can be found in our holiday guide hub.) …
Since the early days of the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Minute has stood the test of time as one of Nintendo of America’s longest-running shows on social media. Promoting all things Nintendo, Kit and Krysta have showcased devices, products, and events from the company’s last two system generations. In a surprise…
Niantic is wrapping up the year with a look back at its lineup of games as a collective in terms of numbers — “the billions of kilometers walked, the millions of friendships made and all of the new Wayspots found for people to discover.” The numbers don’t stop at millions…
