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…
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,…
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…
The latest Nintendo Direct airs in a matter of hours, and we’re sure most all of you are bursting with excitement to see what Nintendo has in store! To get everyone hyped up, we’ve put together another Bingo card. Some of the boxes may seem likely, others might be outlandish,…
While it has been leaked through various retail listings and an infamous official Switch carrying case listing on Amazon, it appears Overwatch will indeed be coming to Nintendo Switch in October. According to Kotaku, their inside sources have confirmed that the numerous leaks are real, and that Overwatch is Switch-bound….
Ah, autumn. The time for raking leaves, busting out comforters, and making tired references to pumpkin spice lattes. And it’s also, traditionally, the time of the year where we get our first heap of Nintendo news after E3. The spirit of Labor Day truly just gives and gives. And it’s…
We’re just a few weeks away from the highly anticipated Link’s Awakening remake, and IGN recently got to go hands-on with the title, including the new Chamber Dungeon mode. In a new gameplay video, Bill Trinen and IGN’s Jonathon Dornbush challenge each other to their nefarious dungeon creations. The video…
For a distilled take of competitive puzzle gameplay, there’s no beating Puyo Puyo Champions. Trimming nearly everything but the gameplay itself, it’s great for fans as-is — but what about people new to scene? Happy to say, Sega’s finally got you covered! Lessons Mode and Challenge Mode are coming…
While I’m happy with my release day Switch, there’s a lot to love about the upcoming Switch Lite. More portable, affordable, and available in some sweet colors; it’s no wonder Nintendo’s keen to show how anyone can enjoy their system. Just check out these two new ads to see for…
Breath of the Wild is the game that keeps on giving. It’s been out two-and-a-half years (to the day, I might add), yet people are still constantly discovering new exploits and ways to play. This time, Reddit user charlieboy95 has uncovered a new, efficient way to speed up the fishing…
Like clockwork, Nintendo has announced that another Nintendo Direct is on the way for the month of September! It promises to be 40 minutes long, so here’s hoping we see plenty of announcements. Tune in 9/4 at 3pm PT for a #NintendoDirect featuring roughly 40 minutes of information focused…
Playtonic has announced a date for Yooka-Laylee’s first side-scrolling adventure, and it’s arriving sooner than you might have expected – October 8th. Publisher Team17 confirmed the date alongside a new trailer that highlights the return of Tonics which can change up the game’s visuals. It’s also confirmed that…
Just as expected, the trio of starters for Pokémon Sword & Shield are receiving the plush treatment officially through the Pokémon Center. Sure, we’ve already got a pretty close look at the huge cushions San-Ei will be releasing in the near future, but it’s about time we see something coming…
Japanese convenience stores help make many things easier, and that includes game shopping. New displays for the eShop (and other platforms) are featuring what might be the most anticipated digital delight in a long time — Banjo & Kazooie. Thanks to @PushDustIn, photos of these displays are available. They don’t…
It’s officially September now, and that means Link’s Awakening is only a few weeks away. It’s not just the game though, as that adorable amiibo is launching same day. Thanks to Nintendo UK, we’ve gotten to see its functionality feature in action. By tapping in, Shadow Link can…
