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….
Amiibo Jason and Lauren unbox a set of Wave 5a amiibo from Japan. We take a detailed look at Zero Suit Samus, Ganondorf, Dark Pit and Palutena.
Crossovers. Why do we like them so much? Whether we’re watching the latest superhero team-up blockbuster on screen or laying the smack down on beloved pop culture mascots in whatever new “versus” game Capcom concocts, the crossing over of one property with another is almost always a recipe for instant…
One of the most shocking and unexpected announcements from Nintendo’s E3 Digital Direct (unless you read this article beforehand) was the team-up of Nintendo’s amiibo with the newest game in the Skylanders series, SuperChargers. While the writing was on the wall for the mashup of toys-to-life franchises to happen, it…
Splatoon fans, get pumped! A new weapon, the “Luna Blaster,” is headed to the game tonight. According to Splatoon’s official Tumblr account, the Luna Blaster is a short-range, high-fire gun with explosive ink similar to that of other blaster-type weapons. The Luna Blaster is also packing an Inkzooka for its…
Nintendo Inquirer’s upcoming Customs for a Cure charity includes a number of really special and unique events, all of which we’re excited to share with you as the end of July draws nearer. To start off the amiibo party, the NI team is hosting the first-ever worldwide amiibo tournament for…
E3 has come and gone. Now that the sheen has worn off and the hype has died down, let’s consider, together, how we felt about Nintendo’s showing this year. If you’ve been following Nintendo Inquirer’s coverage of the show, this will be a chance to step back and look at…
The plethora of gaming goodness was no less than amazing at E3 this year. We’re celebrating the event in its entirety by sharing hi-res photos straight from the Nintendo floor at the L.A. Convention Center. Featured below are images showcasing some of the exciting events and displays that especially caught…
For those still mourning the unfortunate delay of the North American Splatfest, perhaps this news will be of comfort to you: a ton of content scheduled to make its way to Splatoon has been discovered. The content, which has remained “locked” on the game disc, includes 33 unreleased weapons, two…
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Amiibo Newscast. Featuring more guests than you can shake a stick at! AbdallahSmash026, Jason Grier, and many more join Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied on our descent in to E3 madness.
Spirits were high and the hype was uncontainable at the 2015 Nintendo World Championships, during which contestant John Numbers walked home as this year’s winner. With special guest appearances by Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé and Shigeru Miyamoto, the 25th anniversary celebration of the original 1990 Nintendo World Championships…
We were lucky enough to go hands-on with the Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo at this year’s E3 event. Several things struck me when first laying eyes on the adorable pile of yarn. The Yarn Yoshi amiibo were much smaller than I initially expected. (Perhaps Nintendo only hires people with remarkably…
During its E3 Digital Event, Nintendo finally threw Metroid fans a bone with the announcement of Metroid Prime: Federation Force for the 3DS. Making a serious departure from the exploration-heavy solo experiences of past Metroid games, Federation Force is a mission-based co-op shooter where players team up in a group…
