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….
Through a reliable source on Reddit, it looks like we finally have confirmation on the Chibi-Robo amiibo being released singularly, outside of the $39.99 game + amiibo bundle that we saw last month. The Chibi-Robo amiibo will be an Amazon exclusive, available for preorder at 2:00 p.m. PST tomorrow, Thursday,…
The Nendoroid craze is still relatively new in popularity, but it’s already taking the world of gaming and anime by storm. Adjustable both in expression and pose, these adorable figures are, at the very least, something to be admired. Nintendo is not new to this craze, putting out a number…
Since its announcement four years ago, the Wii U has been a controversial console. From my own experience, you either love it or you hate it, and there’s no in between. Being the first of the “next gen” consoles (current generation, now), it had a lot of expectations to meet…
On this day 14 years ago, Nintendo released its fourth home console in North America. The lunch box shaped console still holds a place in many Nintendo fans hearts and has library of some of the most unforgettable games. Many might not remember that the Nintendo GameCube had one of…
A new product listing has been spotted on Play-Asia for the yet-to-be announced NTSC Pearl White model of the New Nintendo 3DS XL. Currently exclusive to Japan, the new model looks poised to be launched in North America sometime in December. More color options are always a good thing, and…
With Hyrule Warriors Legends just a few months away Nintendo and Koei Tecmo are ramping up their marketing for the game, at least in Japan. A few weeks ago we saw a trailer focusing on the abilities of Wind Waker’s very own pirate captain Tetra, and now it’s finally time…
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, finding the perfect gift for that special someone in your life is essential. If that special someone happens to be a Nintendo fan, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a quick gift guide of stocking stuffers we thought were worth sharing! Decorations These…
A taste of the Omegathon, PAX Prime’s gruelling, unpredictable, and sometimes humiliating yearly tournament, is coming to Super Mario Maker tonight. The final round at this year’s convention was a custom Mario level, developed internally at Nintendo, specifically for the competition. The level will be added to Super Mario Maker’s…
UPDATE (11/17): It looks like Minecraft for Wii U might have been a false alarm. After last week’s no-showing at the latest Nintendo Direct many were wondering about its absence, and we might finally have our answer with PEGI removing the game from their database earlier today. Was it always…
Since arriving on the Nintendo scene over 15 years ago, Animal Crossing has dug its way into the hearts of gamers worldwide. Taking on the role of a human living amongst anthropomorphic villagers of a variety of animal species, players are encouraged to collect, design, share and live out virtual…
The Legend of Zelda is not new to the idea of introducing other maidens into its universe. Games as early as A Link to the Past had other girls Link was meant to save, and even the ever popular Majora’s Mask had a lack of Zelda completely. In that sense,…
Black Friday is a gamer’s dream holiday. With the gaming industry being a fairly expensive lifestyle to get into, Black Friday serves as a nice reprieve from the stress of having to pick what games you want to spend your money on. And now that Nintendo has released its plans…
