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….
An exciting new trailer for the upcoming Pokkén Tournament, appropriately titled “Get Ready for Pokkén Tournament!” has just launched on Pokémon’s official YouTube channel. As the hype for the game rises with just a month away before release, Pokémon has been getting ready as well. The trailer shows a few…
Pokémon Rumble World, the latest entry the adorable toy-based Pokémon spin-off series, came out nearly a year ago in April of last year. The free-to-start game was available worldwide on the 3DS eShop, and saw retail releases in both Japan and Europe towards the end of last year and at…
Well, we all knew they were coming! Just in time for the US release of the game, Fire Emblem Fates badges are front and center at the Badge Arcade! The different catchers feature a whole collection of different characters for you to decorate your home screen with. But don’t worry!…
North American NES fans rejoice, three classic games are heading to the Wii U Virtual Console! Appearing on Nintendo’s official game database ahead of release, the three titles are Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, and finally Double Dragon III:…
The new website for Twilight Princess is officially up for North America! The website for the upcoming game launched in Japan about two weeks ago, and while visually we were treated, anyone that couldn’t read Japanese might have had a hard time understanding what was on the website. However, now…
A new trailer for the upcoming re-release of Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow Versions has been released on Nintendo’s official UK YouTube channel. The trailer is given the same treatment as any trailer for a new Pokémon game. It’s bright, colorful and extremely modern looking, with allusions to the series’…
Back in stock today at the Nintendo Badge Arcade are some unmistakably funky Rhythm Heaven badges! Free play? No. Practice catcher: It’s the final day for last week’s Valentine Day’s badges, as well as all the Rhythm Heaven catchers– including those released today. Finally, don’t forget about the Badge Arcade’s…
Preregistration for Miitomo, Nintendo’s first ever mobile application set to launch next month, is now live! What is preregistration, you ask? Well, by visiting the official Miitomo site, which is also live as of today, you’ll be given the chance to register interest in the app, meaning you’ll get an…
If you’ve been tuned into Twitter, particularly the now closed Nintendo World Store’s Twitter account, then you’ll know that the store is preparing for its reopening in just three days! February 19th, the Nintendo World Store will open its doors again as Nintendo NY, with just a month of renovation…
Nintendo Accounts are now available! For months, Nintendo has been talking about and hyping up its soon-to-come Nintendo Accounts system and rewards system after the closure of Club Nintendo. Now, finally, they’re available! While there’s no clear use for them yet, we do have an idea of what these accounts…
If you’re a collector of video game merchandise you’ve no doubt spent hours looking longingly at First 4 Figures’ range of detailed, yet pricey, statues. They’ve covered everything from Sonic to Viewtiful Joe, and now they’re working with Nintendo to make a statue of the iconic Arwing of Star Fox…
With the past couple days having little to no Badge Arcade updates, today’s a nice change of pace! Lots of new badges with lots of variety. Joining the current Kirby catcher we have is a second one featuring the pink puffball, as well as several new Rhythm Heaven catchers. Also…
