Hoopa now available to download again in North America

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, 3DS

Late last year North American Pokémon trainers may remember heading to McDonalds to download the mythical Pokémon Hoopa. If you happened to miss it at the time, you’re in luck, as the Mischief Pokémon is now available for anyone to download in the region via serial code. Simply access Mystery…

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Badge Arcade News: 10/1/16

Categories: 3DS

Pokémon badges are back! Of particular note are some Gen I Eevee evolutions, so be sure to stock up on plenty of Poké Balls!   Free play?: Not today. Practice catcher: The remaining Animal Crossing badges are skipping town tomorrow, so take the time to convince your favorite neighbors to…

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Downloadable Keldeo event is now live in all territories

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: 3DS

There are just three months left to go of Mythical Pokémon distribution, the year-long series of events that celebrate 20 years of the creature catching franchise. After September’s Victini we’re getting another Unova legend – Keldeo, the water/fighting newcomer to the Swords of Justice group. All you need to do…

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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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