Volcanion distribution event coming to GameStop on October 10th

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: 3DS, News

The year of Pokémon is still underway, and it appears this hype train has no breaks! According to Serebii.net, the legendary Water/Fire-type Pokémon, Volcanion, will be distributed via GameStop for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from October 10th through October 31st. Serebii Update: Volcanion to be given in Gamestop…

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eShop Update: Week of 9/29/16 (North America)

Categories: 3DS, Retro, Wii U

This week in the Nintendo eShop: Yo-kai return to wreak havoc on your emotions, Gunvolt strikes back, and Pikmin swarm the Wii U Virtual Console. The amazingly wonderful and mouthful of a title BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien headlines this week in sales, clocking in at just…

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Rowlet appreciation, from one collector to another

Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: 3DS, Merchandise

I’m notoriously particular when it comes to finding perfect pieces of merchandise (or any cute collectible for the matter). Even if it means searching for months or years, I’ll hold off buying anything that doesn’t meet certain personal criteria. From size, to facial expression, to shape and materials, every detail…

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Shantae 3DS theme sashays onto systems Thursday

Categories: 3DS, News

Prep your best wishes and wiggle those hips, fellow genie enthusiasts: a brand-spanking new, beach-themed Shantae theme is headed to North American and European 3DSes! I must clarify: I really do mean spanking, as this one somehow managed to slip past the radar of the moral outrage police over at…

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Daily Deals: 9/27/16

Author: Jason Ganos

Pokémon Sun and Moon | Z-Ring Accessory Pokémon Sun & Moon Limited Edition New 3DS XL ($199.99 at Amazon) Pokémon Sun & Moon Limited Edition Vault Collection ($77.99 at Amazon) Z-Ring Accessory ($29.99 at Amazon) Z-Ring Crystal 9-Pack ($19.99 at Amazon) Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack ($89.99 at…

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Badge Arcade News: 9/27/16

Categories: 3DS

More Twilight Princess badges trickle in the Badge Arcade today, as well as a few repeat Animal Crossing launchers. Free play? Yes! Bob knows what to do. Practice catcher: Quite possibly for the first time in Badge Arcade history, not a single catcher is leaving the Arcade for at least…

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Pokémon Events: Darkrai, Volcanion and Pokémon Shuffle

Author: Bobby Soto
Categories: News, 3DS

Looks like there has been a change of plans in regards to how Darkrai will be distributed in North America. Instead of being distributed through a code in the Pokémon Company newsletter, Darkrai will be obtainable with a shared serial code of Darkrai20. This code is set to work until…

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Mercenaries Saga 3 announced for October release in Japan

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, 3DS

Strategy RPG fans get ready to order your units around once more, as Mercenary Saga 3 is hitting Japan very soon on October 5th! Featuring the same Final Fantasy Tactics-esque art style and and gameplay, it looks like a fun alternative for those who have exhausted Fire Emblem and want…

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Review: Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice

Author: Logan Plant
Categories: 3DS, Reviews

Every time I finally started to think Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice was headed in the right direction, I hit a wall. Literally. For a franchise that has built its reputation on blistering speed and fast-paced platforming, Fire & Ice tries as hard as it can to slow you down…

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