Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
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…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
Just a week to go until Medli and the Master Wind Waker DLC pack make their way to Japanese copies of Hyrule Warriors Legends. To celebrate the imminent launch, Koei Tecmo has released a new trailer highlighting all of the new features: On top of showing Medli at her most…
Earlier this week, Play Nintendo, the official Nintendo site for kids, posted a downloadable PDF featuring an Arwing that can be printed, cut out, and put together to make your very own (paper) Arwing model. We printed out our own Arwing and put it together, and you can find the…
Video games have the unique potential to serve as a sort of international language for those that enjoy them. With the exception of many text-heavy, narrative-driven games; this medium for interactive and visual storytelling is a perfect way to break down communication barriers. The best examples I can think of…
Hey, Tomodachi Life fans! Today’s sole new arrival in the Badge Arcade is just for you. Hope you like fruit! Free play? No. Practice catcher: It looks like the Arcade is clearing out its inventory of “thank you!” badges, as it’s the final day for all but one catcher. If…
Nintendo of America has announced that several DLC packs would be made available for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE on launch day. The packs include costume packs, access to dungeons that yield fast EXP, and the ability to collect rare materials to craft powerful weapons. There’s no word yet on what each…
Nintendo’s long history of catchy slogans– from “Now you’re playing with power” to “Wii would like to play”– continues today, as the company revealed a new catchphrase in a Nintendo 2DS price drop promotional video. “There’s no play like it,” reads the new slogan, which appears at the end of…
Capcom has finally given those of us in the west some details regarding the eagerly anticipated Ace Attorney 6! First up is the game’s full name – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. This ties in nicely to what we already know about a heavy emphasis on the…
The cheapest way for Nintendo fans to gain access to the large catalogue of 3DS titles is about to get a little cheaper. On May 20th, Nintendo is dropping the suggested price of the 2DS by a whopping 20%. This takes the already cheap system down from $99.99 to $79.99….
Earlier today Japanese mobile game developer DeNA held a press conference to discuss their ongoing plans. Naturally, the company’s collaboration with Nintendo was brought up and as a result we finally have a little bit of information on the next titles to come out of the partnership; Animal Crossing and…
Nintendo of Japan has posted an overview trailer for Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games over on its YouTube channel. You can check out the trailer, which provides an overview of the 14 events featured in the game, and explains amiibo functionality, in this video. It appears…
Nintendo of America announced today via its press site that Style Savvy: Fashion Forward and Disney Magical World 2 will be coming to North America later this year. Style Savvy: Fashion Forward, known as New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward, is a fashion game that allows players to dress their…
Following their absence in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, the Ice Climbers are finally making a return – as a Super Mario Maker costume. After first arriving on the gaming scene in 1985’s aptly-named Ice Climber, Nana and Popo became playable characters in Super Smash Bros….
