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…
The new Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global 2024 event is almost here! Leading up to this event, Trainers can prepare with the Into the Wild event. Toxel debuts worldwide, Dialga and Palkia’s Origin Formes are back in Five-Star Raids, Dynamax Drilbur will be featured in a Max Mondays event (so…
From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokémon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokémon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems…
Often considered the third series in Nintendo’s holy trinity, Metroid has been around for just as long as Mario’s been crashing the wrong castle in search of distressed damsels or Link’s refusal to go it alone. Yet despite this legendary designation, the galactic adventures of bounty hunter Samus Aran rarely…
Unfortunately, there’s no Metroid love in the Badge Arcade today to celebrate Samus’ 30th. What we have instead is another small update featuring a new pixel Fire Emblem Fates catcher and some repeat Yoshi’s Woolly World badges to soften up those home screens. Free play? “No! You can, ah –…
This year is a massive milestone for the Legend of Zelda, as it marks 30 years since Japanese gamers first explored the lands of Hyrule on the Famicom. Unfortunately, due to the delay of Breath of the Wild, there’s no major tent-pole video game to celebrate this time around, but…
New 3DS XL | Red & Black New 3DS XL Red ($174.99 at Amazon) New 3DS XL Black ($174.99 at Amazon) Nendoroid No. 659 Fire Emblem Fates: Elise Nendoroid pre-Order ($52.99 at Play-Asia) Luigi Wii Remote Plus Controller Luigi Wii Remote Plus Controller ($24.24 at Amazon) Pokémon Sun and Moon…
The Hunt is on! According to Capcom employee Yuri Araujo, the Monster Hunter Generations Tour will kick off August 6th in Toronto Canada. In case you don’t know, the tour is a social event where you can participate in cooperative hunting activities, time attack arena challenges, and more. It’s a…
The Pokémon fever doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon, as another merchandising partnership has been announced! This time around Game Freak’s creatures will be appearing on new designs from UK-based clothing company Insert Coin. The merchandise will be made available early via a pop-up store in London’s Old Truman…
A single Fire Emblem Fates catcher has returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Check out what’s new below. Free play?: No! Owain needs no aid! Practice catcher: It’s the last day for yesterday’s returning Mario Kart 8 badges, but given your skill, you have ’em all already, right? Don’t…
In the lead-up to the release of Monster Hunter Generations you may remember the multiple DLC announcements that seemed directly aimed at hardcore video game fans. The latest of these free packs has finally landed for the month of August, and it’s filled with fan-service, with costumes and gear based…
North American gamers planning on digital purchases of Metroid Prime: Federation Force or Style Savvy: Fashion Forward can now begin pre-loading either title through the Nintendo eShop. While those who pre-load won’t actually be able to play the games until release date, they’ll be able to make their launch…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia gets caught on Wii U Virtual Consoles, a demo for Style Savvy: Fashion Forward sashays onto the 3DS, and Bieber Fever infects the Wii U through a Just Dance 2017 demo. Today’s rather anemic update doesn’t stop there, as…
Pokémon Sun & Moon & Z-Ring Accessory Amazon and GameStop are currently taking pre-orders for the upcoming Z-Ring accessory for Pokémon Sun & Moon. Amazon is $4 cheaper at the moment. Additional Z-Crystals can be purchased at GameStop as well. Amazon is also taking pre-orders for the Pokémon Sun and…
New Animal Crossing and pixel Fire Emblem Fates badges headline today’s update. Not a fan of either series? A selection of Mario Kart 8 catchers are also lapping through the Arcade, with one set in particular drifting into the sunset after today. Be sure to check out the full gallery…
