Just last September, Splatoon 3 celebrated its two-year anniversary in a spectacular sendoff with the Grand Festival. This celebration also marked the effective ending of the game, with new monthly Splatfest themes coming to a close. While the new content has slowed down, it hasn’t stopped entirely, as the seasonal…
For older Nintendo fans, Space World 2000 is one of the most pivotal moments in the company’s history. The event where Nintendo not only unveiled the GameCube to the public but showcased Super Mario 128 and some ridiculously high-quality 3D renders for a Legend of Zelda prototype, Space World 2000…
Across Nintendo’s vast reach, Mario has quite a few unique games under his belt. While most people tend to focus on the main series entries, there’s many games that fly under the radar for one reason or another. One such oft-forgotten title is Super Mario Run. This mobile-exclusive platformer doesn’t…
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…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
Niantic is ending the Season of Heritage with a big event – Pokémon GO Tour: Johto! Similar to last year’s Kanto Tour, this Johto version is happening on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. your local time. While it’s not quite Pokémon Day (February 27th), this…
Well, the time has come: Nintendo is officially shutting down the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops. The shutdown won’t be immediate: Beginning May 23rd, 2022, it will no longer be possible to use a credit card to add funds to an account via the 3DS and Wii U eShops….
The retro RPG goodness keeps on coming in this next HD2D title from Square Enix! Live A Live may hail from the past, but this modern remake is the first time the game is being released outside of Japan. Featuring multiple characters and time periods, it’s a SNES-era gem that…
Fire Emblem fans will be able to feel those Fódlan winds again in this surprise spinoff/sequel. Following up from both the first Fire Emblem Warriors and Three Houses, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes melds the strategy series with Koei Tecmo’s hack and slash sensibilities yet again. Reunite with Byleth, Edelgard,…
The roughest sport in the whole Mushroom Kingdom is finally back in action! Mario and the gang are stepping back onto the pitch for the return of their unique 5-on-5 battle soccer in Mario Strikers: Battle League. Next Level Games may have had their hands full with haunted mansions, but…
Get ready to say “Wuhu” for some familiar sports and games, though not with the Miis you may remember. Nintendo Switch Sports is bringing back the simple, yet satisfying gameplay of Wii Sports to your Joy-Con! Featuring six different sports at launch, and at least one more on the way,…
Attention all up and coming Orange Star recruits! The long-awaited return of Nintendo’s other grid-based strategy series is nearly here. Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp may not be a new entry, but it’s a multi-front assault of handheld nostalgia. Featuring the concert from both the original Advance Wars and Advance…
The latest HD2D title is nearly here, bringing a world of choices and conflicts to Nintendo Switch! No longer a mere project, Triangle Strategy will be released soon. Read on for details of the release, and where you can secure your copy. When does Triangle Strategy release? Triangle…
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,…
