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…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
The Pokémon Global Link has historically been the online hub for Pokémon games since Pokémon Black & White. We then saw it update to be compatible with Pokémon X & Y as those games launched. Now, Pokémon Global Link is updating yet again. The version of Pokémon Global Link that…
Nintendo of Japan has announced that a special edition Pokémon Sun & Moon 2DS will be launching in the region on December 8th. The system is a beautiful sky blue. It sports a rainbow of colorful buttons and features silhouettes of Pikachu, Popplio, Rowlet and Litten. The system has…
Today had yet another deluge of Pokémon Sun & Moon news, with a new trailer showing off new gameplay features and the long-awaited starter evolutions. It hasn’t taken the Pokémon Company long to schedule its next news drop, however, with the official Japanese site giving a date – October 14th….
Almost a month ago we reported on the leaked Korean game listing for a demo version of Pokémon Sun & Moon, and now, finally, it has been confirmed. On October 18th you’ll be able to download a special demo version of the upcoming games. Much like the demo for Omega…
The latest Pokémon Sun & Moon trailer has dropped! Check out the English and Japanese versions below, as well as some art of the newly announced starter evolutions: English trailer Japanese trailer Starter evolutions gallery We also have confirmation of a special demo version of the games, which will…
The official Japanese Twitter account for Pokkén Tournament tweeted earlier this evening that a brand new fighter would be revealed for the arcade versions of Pokkén Tournament on October 13th. Since the leak this summer, which stemmed from the console versions, pointed to Darkrai, Scizor and Empoleon being added, the…
Rare amiibo Best Buy has opened pre-orders for many rare amiibo including Gold Mario, Lucina and Pit! Gold Mario Lucina Pit Samus Mega Man Sonic Ness Pokémon Sun and Moon | Z-Ring Accessory Pokémon Sun & Moon Limited Edition New 3DS XL ($199.99 at Amazon) (OUT OF STOCK) Pokémon Sun &…
A duo of Super Mario Maker badges jump into the Arcade today, this time featuring the 8-bit stylings of Super Mario Bros. 3! One of particular note features a set of various blocks from the game, so be sure to collect as many as you can to create your very…
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…
Nintendo Wire is proud to introduce Anne Kong, the artist behind three of the custom amiibo up for auction for this year’s Customs for a Cure charity event. Anne, also known as AKShop08, has been creating custom amiibo for over a year. Primarily using epoxy for sculpting and acrylic paints,…
The latest in a series of fan translations of never-localized Zelda games has just been released, this time the Satellaview-exclusive BS Zelda: The Ancient Stone Tablets. According to Zelda Universe, the game allowed the player to play as both a male and female avatar in a timed quest taking place…
Living and working in Japan certainly has its perks, and for me that includes the ability to visit the Pokémon Center within my city of Sapporo. Saturday marked the release of both the Pokémon Sun and Moon starter and legendary plushes within Pokémon Center stores. Naturally, I couldn’t resist making…
