Welcome back to our in-depth exploration of the history of amiibo! In our previous segment, we delved into the first half of 2015, covering the releases of Waves 3 and 4 of the Super Smash Bros. amiibo line, as well as the debut of the Super Mario Bros. amiibo series….
Another Dynamax Pokémon debuts in Pokemon GO! This time Drilbur, a Ground-type Pokémon, will be entering the Dynamax pool (and is a good Dynamax Pokémon for battles against Dynamax Charmander, Gigantamax Charizard, Dynamax Beldum, and Dynamax Falinks). (For more details about the Season of Max Out, you can check out…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Nintendo may be returning to the days of cartridge-based home consoles, if recent rumors are anything to go by. According to IGN, based on financial statements from the company that provides Nintendo with its ROM chips, the Nintendo NX may utilize cartridges rather than discs — the standard for Nintendo…
Nintendo’s roll out of SNES titles on the New 3DS’s Virtual Console continues, bringing classics from yesteryear to the handheld of today. While the initially announced group of titles have all been released since being announced back in March, a new challenge steps into the ring to keep the games…
The Nintendo Badge Arcade is saying “thank you!” to its players today and has brought back some of its most popular catchers! Pokémon, Super Mario Maker, Fire Emblem Fates, The Legend of Zelda and Metroid badges (including Power Suit Isabelle) are all yours for the taking! Free play? Yes! Practice…
Earlier today Nintendo revealed more of its E3 plans and detailed the avalanche of Zelda news we can expect this June. Fittingly, the e3.nintendo.com website has also been updated, and there’s one prominent image that appears multiple times: That’s right, it’s the eye of the Sheikah, which is even given…
Nintendo has launched its absolutely stunning E3 2016 website, featuring artwork from the upcoming Zelda U. True to form, the theme focuses solely on Zelda, which was just announced to be the only game available to play during E3 this year. View all the details Nintendo has released by scrolling…
Nintendo has just lifted the curtain on some of its E3 plans this morning. As previously mentioned, the company officially confirmed that the upcoming Zelda for Wii U will be the only playable game at its booth this year at E3 in an attempt to “fully immerse” attendees in to…
Get ready, trainers– even more Pokémon have appeared in today’s Badge Arcade! Free play? No. Practice catcher: Make sure you’ve got Quick Balls on hand though, because these Electric-types will only be around for today! Also, don’t forget about the Badge Arcade’s special theme offer. Today’s the last day to…
With its cinema release back in December and the recent blu-ray and DVD roll-out, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is still riding high as a pop-culture phenomenon. Fans will be able to experience the adventure again in LEGO form this June, but on top of having the full film recreated…
UPDATE (5/5): Vans has officially announced its partnership with Nintendo on its U.S. website! It’s important to point out that this means that the shoes will, in fact, be making their way stateside. Other than that, not a lot of information about the line has been provided yet, but you…
Its been a week since Humble Bundle teamed up with Nintendo for a second time with the Friends of Nintendo bundle, and it’s been a massive success so far, with over $1 million being raised for charities and developers. Now three more games have joined the selection to make it…
Hey, trainers! Ready your PokéBalls, because there are two new Pokémon catchers in the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Get it? It’s a play on words. Free play? Yes! Practice catcher: Jump(luff) quickly on today’s Fighting-type Pokémon badges, as they’ll be gone tomorrow! Also, don’t forget about the Badge Arcade’s special theme…
The ever generous Pokémon Center is continuing to celebrate this yearlong Pokémon event by sending out free codes to fans. Anyone who has signed up for the company’s newsletter will receive three Legendary Pokémon codes for Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos in the email titled “Get the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai in…
