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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
Despite living on an island paradise all this time, Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans may be missing the salty sea-breeze on their faces. Thankfully a friendly face from the GameCube days is coming ashore yet again, and he’s brought with him an exciting new opportunity to explore! Yes, Kapp’n has…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we talk about the early release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC, Pikmin pummeling smartphone batteries into submission, and Sakurai’s discussion about…
Paradise Planing is now open for business thanks to the release of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC! Unfortunately, fans have encountered some bugs while redesigning Villagers’ homes on their main island. Nintendo is aware of the errors. They issued a tweet thread via Nintendo of…
There is much to celebrate in Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ free Ver. 2.0 update. We have new and convenient features, Brewster and his café, and plenty of new items to collect and display. Among those, there is but one king. I speak, of course, of the froggy chair. …
Did you know you can use amiibo to do all sorts of things in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? With hundreds of characters and cards, plus some figures, Animal Crossing: New Horizons may be the most amiibo-filled game in Nintendo’s library! Below we’ll detail the four places you can tap these…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ robust Ver. 2.0 update has introduced a robust new cooking feature, letting players create sweet and savory dishes by combining ingredients both old and new. Get ready to update your DIY Recipes app and head to the nearest kitchen as it’s time to finally cook up…
In March 2021, Nintendo updated its mobile companion app for Animal Crossing: New Horizons with a new section – Nook Points. Now adding a collectible currency to the app, brand new Nook Inc. themed items were available to collect and sent to your in-game self. Here’s everything you need to…
I despise going to the dentist for a multitude of reasons, but something tells me this batch of spirits is all about it. Just look at all those shiny teeth staring back at you! Some are sharp, some are square, but every last one of them is looking unfathomably pristine….
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Ver. 2.0 update re-introduced another series mainstay to the game: gyroids! These cute — or creepy — dancing, noise-making machines can bring a whole new vibe to any room, or complement a K.K. track you may be playing. Read on for information about what gyroids are,…
It’s been almost two years to the day since Overwatch 2 was announced, but those hoping to play the popular game’s followup will have to wait a while longer. Activision Blizzard announced that both Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV have been delayed to 2023. The delay was based on several…
Out of all the long-standing television shows that have continued to parody Nintendo’s content, Robot Chicken from Seth Green on Adult Swim has always been the prime contender for some of the best comical work mocking the company’s characters. In one of the most recent episodes of the mature-rated show,…
The race to first place has finally concluded. Since its launch in early 2017, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been pacing through market numbers with a blue shell clutched in its hands eyeing the top spot. According to Nintendo’s latest financial data, the Nintendo Switch’s most popular title has now…
