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…
In a bit of exciting news to brighten your day, legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto has turned 72 years old today. While it technically hasn’t happened in the US just yet as his birthday is November 16th, 2024, it is the 16th over in Japan. For nearly 50 years now, Miyamoto…
Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
Heyya! Good to see you again! Plenty of Mario badges – including launcher badges – are in at the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Now you, too, can add the mustached glory that is Waluigi to your 3DS home screen. Act fast, though: these badges are here for one day and…
Throughout the past year, Nintendo Inquirer has grown a lot, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support from everyone. So before we jump into our exciting news, we’d like to take a moment to thank you – from the bottom of our hearts – for your never-ending support….
Grab some overalls and slip on your best Goomba stomping shoes: Six 8-bit Mario Bros. catchers are returning to the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Free play? Nothing. Nada. Nichts. Practice catcher: Zelda badges continue to drop like Keeses in a slingshot factory, as five more catchers in the legendary series…
Drop Dead, a clothing company based in Sheffield and London, England, has launched a line of clothing celebrating the blue blur’s 25th anniversary. The line features plenty of apparel and accessories for men and women all featuring Sonic and friends. There are a lot of simple Sonic-based designs that are…
Sega and Sonic Team are currently keeping quiet on the next entry in the Sonic franchise, but a small event took place in Japan earlier today to celebrate the blue blur’s 25th anniversary. It was during this event that a major piece of news was dropped by Sonic Team head…
After several months of Pokémon GO field testing, sources close to Nintendo Inquirer have informed us that Niantic has announced that the beta will come to an end on June 30th. That Thursday, the current Pokémon GO app will become unplayable and all gameplay data will be erased in preparation…
This year’s CEO kicked off yesterday with heated battles between some of the world’s top Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Pokkén Tournament players. The competition continues today, with the Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament wrapping up and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and…
Those who pre-ordered Zero Time Dilemma will have to wait a little longer for some bonus goodies, as the special watches that came with pre-orders of the game have had their deliveries delayed. As part of a promotional campaign for the upcoming game (the third title in the Zero Escape…
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…
In the final months before the NX is formally unveiled, the once hyperactive rumor mill seems to have ground to a halt. In a way, it’s been a nice change of pace, as most of the rumors that came along turned out to be admitted hoaxes or didn’t have much…
Get your wallets ready, Zelda collectors! Medicom has just announced during its Tokyo exhibition that a Real Action Heroes series Link figure based on his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is on its way. For those unfamiliar with Medicom and the Real Action Heroes series,…
Yesterday’s Monster Hunter Generations badge extravaganza continues today with… Pikmin? That’s right: three Pikmin catchers have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Get your ultra-spicy spray ready, ‘cause you’re gonna need to be at the top of your game! Free play? No. Practice catcher: A few retro and The Legend…
