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…
UPDATE (3/1): Nintendo has released the official trailer showcasing the Wolf Link costume in action! UPDATE (11:24 a.m.): Game Xplain has shared a video illustrating the Wolf Link amiibo’s costume in Super Mario Maker. See what it looks like (and sounds like) in action below! The highly anticipated Wolf Link…
I think that even during my long history of gaming, the fact that I’ve only ever played one Story of Seasons (what used to be Harvest Moon for you old school fans) game ever is a little bit of a crime. My whole childhood, I’d heard from a countless number…
Discover what makes Nintendo so special in today’s gaming world through Nintendo Inquirer’s N Factor series! “What do you love about Nintendo? The more I ask myself that question, the more complex my answer gets. I decided to use the term “N factor” to describe my feelings, because while it’s…
UPDATE (03/01): Nintendo has released a third video in the series; this time around the development team delves into the dungeons of Twilight Princess and explore its gameplay mechanics: UPDATE (02/26): The second episode of the retrospective series is up, this time focusing on the game’s story and characters. Take…
The high-definition remake of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has made its way through some of gaming’s biggest media outlets, so we’ve taken the time to gather up our favorite reviews. We’ve also included brief summaries from these in depth reviews to give better insight into why it received…
Four Rhythm Heaven catchers have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Free play? No. Practice catcher: It’s also the final day for three of these catchers, so if you’re interested in collecting them, make sure to snatch ‘em up before they’re gone again! There’s also a new theme offer available!…
Continuing with the 20th anniversary celebrations, the Pokémon Company has made the Legendary Pokémon Celebi available for download today. Last month, GameStop and many other game retailers distributed a level 100 Mew to Pokémon fans who picked up a download code. Unlike last month’s distribution, this month’s free Pokémon won’t…
Even if you’ve enjoyed some of their most recent games, it’s undeniable that modern Sega is a shadow of its former self. The company that once stood toe-to-toe with Nintendo in the late ’80s and early ’90s is now a third party publisher, with a very hit-or-miss track record when…
Nintendo has released an all new trailer for Pokkén Tournament on its official YouTube channel. The new trailer showcases a variety of fighters and support Pokémon in action. Check out the trailer below! Pokkén Tournament releases on the Wii U on March 18th. Pre-order the game on Amazon today. Prime…
We were waiting on the edge of our seats fort the arrival of Nintendo’s newest cover plates for the New 3DS. And let me tell you, the wait and all the anticipation were well worth it! The plates arrived just today and we can’t get enough of them. Celebrating 150…
In a new commercial for the Microsoft HoloLens, the long awaited return of an old and beloved character and IP has been made. That’s right folks, Conker is back! I’d like to start off by saying that, while we’re aware that Conker is not Nintendo by any means, his first…
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur first graced us with their glorious 8-bit selves on the original Game Boy. Today, Pokémon is a cultural phenomenon, with a presence on multiple mediums and over 275 million games sold worldwide. Having taken everything from television…
