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…
If you’re ready to roll the dice and put your minigame skills to the test, the latest Nintendo Direct has some great news! A new Mario Party has been announced, based primarily on the Super Mario Party style that debuted on Nintendo Switch but with some classic boards still intact….
Square Enix’s wave of HD-2D titles have effectively never missed. Whether you’re drawn to them for the amazing visuals that led to that designation or the various flavors of RPG gameplay and storytelling that fill these gorgeously realized worlds, it’s hard to deny their excellency in at least one regard….
During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix finally unveiled the release date of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The previously announced glow-up of DQ3 isn’t far away at all with a new trailer providing the latest look as well as a surprise right at the end… Yes, both Dragon…
With a new theme park expansion on the way for Super Nintendo World, it was only a matter of time for the Nintendo Switch to get another Donkey Kong Country title. Today’s Nintendo Direct didn’t disappoint in that regard with the announcement of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. …
After the return of Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, it was only a matter of time until Nintendo found a way to bring the other Mario RPG series to Switch. Today’s Nintendo Direct was kicked off by Mario & Luigi: Brothership, an all-new entry in the…
Time to hop in the hype train! The eagerly anticipated June Nintendo Direct is just around the corner. Nintendo has officially announced that the presentation will feature over 40 minutes of announcements and updates. The event kicks off at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM CT,…
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 promised a few weeks ago, Nintendo has announced a new Direct focusing on Nintendo Switch games! The show will air at 7 a.m. PT and be sure to check back here for all the updates. Join us for a #NintendoDirect livestream focused on #NintendoSwitch games coming in the second…
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 often forgoes family structure for its games and characters, but it’s brought us a fair share of great dads over the years. Each and every one has a part to play in his game and in our memories of the times we’ve spent playing them — some of us…
A modified version of the global Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration event returns this season for Trainers in India and Indonesia. For this month-long event, Trainers will get another chance to catch Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat via surprise encounters and catch reward encounters from Field Research tasks. (For more details…
Germany is hosting this year’s EURO football competition and Niantic is celebrating with a special event for Trainers in the area. Bonuses and Timed Research featuring Voltorb will be available, plus raffles on Instagram, new Routes, and more. (For more details about the Season of Shared Skies, you can check…
