Badge Arcade News: 7/22/16

Categories: 3DS, News

Celebrate this morning’s kick-off of the final Splatfest with Callie, Marie and other Splatoon badges! Check out what’s new below! Free play?: No, you slimy hipster! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for all the Monster Hunter Generations and Mario Kart 8 badges currently available! If any of those have…

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A fresh new line appears at the Pokémon Center

Author: Jaxson Tapp
Categories: News, Merchandise

It looks like things are getting downright tropical over at the Pokémon Center! A brand-new (though somewhat small) line has been released featuring everyone’s favorite Flower Pokémon: Bellossom! With dark colors and vibrant reds and blues, these tropically-themed floral designs are very sharp and classy looking — a far cry…

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Pokémon GO now live in Japan

Categories: News, Mobile

It’s been two weeks since the launch of Pokémon GO, and while the game has debuted in Oceania, America, Canada and most of Europe, it somehow hadn’t come out in Pokémon’s home country of Japan. Until now, as the worldwide sensation is now available in its homeland. While there were…

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NES Classic Edition shown off at Comic-Con

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: News, Merchandise, Retro

It’s been less than a week since Nintendo dropped the news that a mini version of the beloved Nintendo Entertainment System, pre-loaded with 30 classic titles, would be hitting store shelves just in time for the holidays. Now, with Comic-Con upon us, Nintendo has brought out its adorable new console…

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A brief hands-on impression of Darkrai in Pokkén Tournament

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: Wii U

Darkrai, the Pitch-Black Pokémon, has entered the ring in Japanese arcades. Announced for the arcade version of Pokkén Tournament less than a week ago, this Dark-type Legendary comes to the game alongside the previously console-only Garchomp, Braixen and Shadow Mewtwo. Thankfully, I just so happen to be in a position…

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First NES Classic Edition trailer is a blast to the past

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Retro

The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition was one of the biggest surprises of last week, and now Nintendo of America has finally released its first trailer for the little system. Much like the official NES Classic Edition website, the trailer is filled with ’80s nostalgia, from wireframe backgrounds to…

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