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,…
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…
Snipperclips proved a modest success when it launched earlier this year, and Nintendo seems to believe in the little paper game that could, so they announced today during the Nintendo Direct that an updated version of the game – Snipperclips Plus – will release soon alongside more stages, features and…
Kirby Switch was one of the best surprises of E3 and going into today’s Direct I knew we’d be seeing it in some way. Nintendo didn’t disappoint, delivering some new footage and christening it as Kirby Star Allies. The title reinforces the teamwork theme running through the game, what with…
While a lot of today’s Nintendo Direct was universal, Europe and Japan got their own little tidbits of news that are worth taking a look at. First up are the games exclusive to the region(s), such as New Style Boutique 3: Styling Star, the latest entry in the franchise known…
It’s November 10th! Courtesy of today’s Nintendo Direct, we now know we’re less than two months from Daruk, Mipha, Revali and Urbosa scanning into Breath of the Wild to our amiibo loving heart’s content. Besides having a release date dropped during today’s Nintendo Direct, we also get a glimpse into…
If you like candy and punchin’ games as much as me then this is the ARMS update for you! Lola Pop has been added to the game alongside her brand new stage and a trio of Arms for her to clown on her opponents with. The Funchuck, Biffler and Clapback…
Super Mario fans, get ready for this! Not only will next month’s Super Mario Odyssey have us traversing around the world in style, but our Joy-Cons won’t feel left out. Saved for the very end, North America will be getting a Super Mario Odyssey themed Nintendo Switch bundle. Extremely similar…
For particularly hardcore Xenoblade fans out there, there’s a special treat awaiting you – a special edition for the game was announced alongside a brand new pro controller. The special edition will retail at a cool $100, and include a sound selection CD, a steelbook case and a whopping 220-page…
Puyo Puyo Tetris has been my jam since I first played it on the Switch. I’ve been enjoying the game and have made it known again and again that it’s one of my go-to titles on Nintendo’s new system. Back in mid-July, it was announced a balance patch was due…
Rayman Legends started life as a planned Wii U exclusive, but plans changed way back when. After being pushed back and added to other systems, we’ve gotta admit that it’s great to see the Definitive Edition making it way back home to Nintendo. This Switch version brings all the courses,…
Joining Metroid: Samus Returns this week, another space themed game will be available on Friday — though this one will be on the Nintendo Switch. Robonauts, from Qubic Games, is a colorful arcade shooter that throws gravity mechanics into the mix. With solo and multiplayer modes available, two difficulty settings,…
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Warning: The content below may contain spoilers. Twitter user StrangePow shared some brand new images of Super Mario Odyssey. During a press event in Germany, invited journalists were given the opportunity to get some hands-on time with Super Mario Odyssey. This very well might be our first look at the…
