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…
Earlier today at Anime NYC, Inti Creates held a panel for its upcoming Switch adventure game Dragon Marked for Death. The Gunvolt creators shared plenty of information, but first and foremost was a release date – January 31st, 2019. While a little later than expected, the developer confirmed the game…
When it comes to video game collectibles, First 4 Figures is one of the most premium manufacturers out there. The company’s massive statues are some of the most detailed out there, and they’ve covered everything from Sonic the Hedgehog to Shovel Knight. Now, a certain lawyer is getting the special…
While Pokémon Yellow Version remakes Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! may return Pokémon Trainers to the original region of Kanto, that doesn’t mean they can only obtain Kanto Pokémon there. While, sadly, only the first 151 Pokémon can be obtained in-game, players can get their hands…
So, you got the game. You’ve got your Switch. And most importantly, you’ve got the brand new controller made specifically for Let’s Go!, the Poké Ball Plus. The people over at Nintendo kept telling us there’s a Mew inside, but how do you get it out? For starters, don’t expect…
Hey there, Trainers! Pairing the Poké Ball Plus With the release of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! today, I can imagine how excited all of you are to get started on your new Pokémon adventures. I’m also guessing that many of you, like me, got the Poké…
We like to think we’re fairly on top of American Splatoon 2 Splatfests, and even Japanese ones end up on here often enough. But it takes something special for European Splatfests to make the rounds, and being the dessert fiend I am this latest one caught my eye immediately. Behold…
Nintendo Wire’s very own Matthew Weidner attended the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu & Eevee! launch event at Nintendo NY. While there, he had the opportunity to soak in all the Poké goodness set up around the store. From large character statues and cardboard cutouts to a life-size map of the…
The Pokémon Company isn’t exactly being subtle with its desire to strike at the nostalgia of older fans with Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, which just launched today. With an almost 1:1 recreation of Kanto, and plenty of familiar faces, its undeniably a trip down memory lane. As…
As a lifelong Kirby fan, seeing old favorites come back in Star Allies has been a treat. The latest update though is rounding up more contemporary comrades and co-stars and at the forefront is who might be the most popular of them all. Magolor, the cosmic mischief maker at the…
Sonic Unleashed stands as one of the most polar games for the Blue Blur. The less said of Werehogs the better, but the Daytime portion is some of Sonic’s fastest stages, and one of the best of ‘em was Rooftop Run. Looks like it’s taking another lap too, with the…
Masahiro Sakurai is back with another of his famous weekly Famitsu columns, this time delving into the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. While he didn’t reveal a ton of previously unknown information, his comments and decisions are as interesting as ever. Here’s a breakdown: Sakurai notes that Ken has…
Previously teased for the third Kirby Star Allies update, it looks like a fourth Dream Friend is joining the line up. Or would that be fourth, fifth, and sixth? Just like the Animal Buddies Ricky, Coo, and Kine before them, the Jambastion trio are teaming up with Kirby as single…
