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…
It’s been an absolutely crazy day to be an amiibo fan! During today’s Nintendo Direct, a whopping SEVEN brand-new amiibo were announced from Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 4, and Kirby Air Riders! Unfortunately, these also happen to be some of the most EXPENSIVE amiibo we’ve seen yet, with prices…
We’re possibly moments away from Fire Emblem’s mobile release here in North America! To whet your appetite for tactical rock-paper-scissor action, My Nintendo has been updated with the full list of Fire Emblem Heroes missions for you and your ragtag group of otherworldly mercenaries to tackle. Check out the full…
After a little work with my phone and some mandatory downloads it was finally time: I was playing Fire Emblem Heroes! Accessing the game via the Japanese Google Play store allowed me to get my hands on it just a little bit earlier and to start checking out what this…
On the eve of its release, rewards relating to Fire Emblem Heroes have gone up on My Nintendo. They include the following: 10 Orbs that can be used to summon heroes or buy stamina potions [Free] 500 Universal Shards, which can be used to level up units that are Level…
In advance of its worldwide release date tomorrow, a page about Fire Emblem Heroes has sprung up on the official Nintendo website. Not to be confused with the more in-depth Fire Emblem Heroes promotional site, this new page offers a set of screenshots featuring Alfonse, Sakura and Ryoma, a general…
The Super Mario Run Golden Goomba event is here! We go after the first 20 Golden Goombas in an attempt to get our first Golden Goomba statue.
For any of you who have played Super Mario Run to exhaustion, there’s a reason to pick it back up again. Announced on the official Nintendo Twitter, Nintendo has started the first ever Super Mario Run event, titled “Mega Event! Gold Goomba!” During the event, special Gold Goombas will appear…
Last month’s “Choose Your Legends” contest for the upcoming mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes received a high level of engagement, as 1.2 million votes were cast, according to Nintendo of Japan. The news comes in the form of a tweet, which shows off a couple of characters involved in both…
Earlier today, we reported that the anticipated mobile installment of Animal Crossing was delayed into the next fiscal year in order to accommodate for other releases. Now, thanks to an investor meeting that just wrapped up in Japan, we know why. It appears that Nintendo plans to focus on the…
We’re only a couple days away from the mobile title Fire Emblem Heroes gracing our smartphones, but some new details have arrived just before launch, courtesy of The Verge. First is how the game structures its freemium costs. The game is free-to-play, with two different “currencies” in how you play…
Super Mario Run has been downloaded 78 million times, with about 5% of those downloads converting into purchases of the full game. That translates into about 4 million people paying for the full version. The game dealt with some criticism due to the $9.99 paywall, so it will be interesting…
Super Mario Run has been updated to version 1.1.0, which includes several new features – most notably, an Easy Mode that allows players unlimited run time and unlimited bubbles. This mode is perfect for younger players who have a difficult time grasping the game’s mechanics or for anyone who would…
Nintendo’s Nine Month Earnings report has arrived, providing all of the typical financial data and forecasts. An interesting announcement was made via the documents, however – the upcoming Animal Crossing mobile game has been delayed out of this fiscal year, meaning it will release in April or later. Nintendo cites…
