Character Column: Fire Emblem’s Hector changed the way the series characterized its main lords

Categories: 3DS, Features, Retro

Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…

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Badge Arcade News: 6/24/16

Categories: 3DS, News

Yesterday’s Monster Hunter Generations badge extravaganza continues today with… Pikmin? That’s right: three Pikmin catchers have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Get your ultra-spicy spray ready, ‘cause you’re gonna need to be at the top of your game! Free play? No. Practice catcher: A few retro and The Legend…

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New Pokémon and Moon info coming next Friday

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: 3DS, News

The Japanese Pokémon Twitter account has confirmed that the next update on Pokémon Sun and Moon will be arriving on Friday, July 1st. 次回『ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン』の新情報は、7月1日(金)、夜10時ころに公開予定! お楽しみに! #ポケモン_サン・ムーン #ポケモン_サン・ムーン pic.twitter.com/22HWfuuEZe — ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) June 24, 2016 No official time was given in the tweet, but news has been generally provided at 6:00 a.m….

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Badge Arcade News: 6/23/16

Categories: 3DS, News

The Nintendo Badge Arcade’s week-long Zelda celebration may have sadly come to an end, but turn that frown upside down as there are brand new, never before seen catchers entering the fray! Today marks the first batch of catchers from a two-part Monster Hunter Generations extravaganza, with more new catchers…

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A Strider costume sneaks into Monster Hunter Generations

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, 3DS

Yet another cameo costume is confirmed for Monster Hunter Generations and, much like the Amaterasu costume announced back in April, it’s a Capcom character: Strider Hiryu. The Strider franchise started as a manga way back in 1988, which was quickly adapted into both an arcade and NES game. There are…

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Badge Arcade News: 6/22/16

Categories: 3DS, News

A Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker catcher and two catchers featuring Vivillon are in today at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Check out what’s new below! Free play? Yes – two! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for the majority of the Legend of Zelda badges currently in the Arcade,…

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