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…
E3 is an event that’s gone through many fluctuations in the past. There have been good years and bad ones, for both specific companies and the industry as a whole, but the expo is always treated with a sort of reverence about it. No other gaming event draws the same…
While we’ve had plenty of Zero Time Dilemma trailers in the past, all of them have featured the higher resolution version of the game made for PlayStation Vita and PC. At long last, however, Spike Chunsoft has released a new video showcasing the 3DS version. Check it out: While the…
This year’s E3 was almost all about Zelda, but rest assured, Nintendo hasn’t forgotten about Mario. In a recent interview with IGN, creator Shigeru Miyamoto expresses Nintendo’s intent to “create something new” with the famous plumber: “We’re always challenging ourselves to create something new, so hopefully you’ll see a new…
A port of Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure for 3DS was announced today. Known simply as Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure, it will release on the eShop sometime in July as a digital download. Originally released in Japan in 2004 on the PC, the cutesy Action-RPG has since made its way…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Rhythm Heaven Megamix makes a surprise appearance on the 3DS, Mighty No. 9 stops being delayed, and Super Paper Mario unfolds on the Wii U Virtual Console. In celebration of E3 and to kick off the five year anniversary of the eShop, there’s a…
If you’re a fan of video games and you’ve spent much time on Twitter, Facebook, or any other social media network over the past couple of days, you’ve probably noticed a recurring theme. Amidst the discussion of a reimagined God of War, a teaser from Kojima productions, and more VR…
To close out the Treehouse Live stream yesterday Nintendo dropped one final bombshell: Rhythm Heaven Megamix was available in the Nintendo eShop right there and then. Fans in Europe who were staying up late to watch, however, quickly discovered that the surprise release didn’t come into effect across the Atlantic….
The Wii’s Super Paper Mario has arrived in the North American Wii U Virtual Console during today’s eShop update. Described by Nintendo as an adventure that’s out of this dimension, you must master switching between 2D and 3D environments to avoid enemies, find secret passages, and grab hidden items. After…
The GBA classic Drill Dozer has arrived in the North American Wii U Virtual Console during today’s eShop update! Originally released on the Game Boy Advance back in 2006, Drill Dozer is an action platformer developed by Game Freak. Take control of Jill and her mechanical drill as she sets…
Charge your mega busters: Nintendo has confirmed that Mega Man 7 has arrived in the North American New 3DS Virtual Console during today’s eShop update. Originally released on the SNES back in 1995, Mega Man 7 was the first game in the numbered series to step away from its 8-bit…
During this year’s E3, Bloomberg interviewed Nintendo of America COO Reggie Fils-Aime about the prospects of virtual reality gaming. While he didn’t come across as particularly hostile toward the budding technology, as he has in the past, he made it clear that it will be awhile before Nintendo will consider…
We saw yet another jam-packed day from Nintendo at E3 today. From new info on Pokémon GO, to brand new trailers for recently announced games, to a surprise launch for a certain, highly anticipated rhythm game, the Nintendo Inquirer team was there to cover it all! Here is a recap…
