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 Switch 2 a little over a month away from release, Nintendo is starting to ramp up its advertising efforts to make people aware of the console’s existence. In a pretty decent callback, its newest teaser actually brings back Paul Rudd to promote the console and its new game…
During last week’s Treehouse Live, eagle eyed fans could spot a mission objective revealing the presense of Master Kohga in the game. Now, thanks to a new trailer, we’ve gotten a look at the Yiga Clan master in action: Stay tuned for the end to glimpse a mysterious…
Once again we have another Nintendo Versus Autumn Series event coming up, and this time it’s the multiplayer Nintendo title. That’s right, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is once again taking on challengers in North America for an Online Open! Anyone up to the task and ready to fight it out…
Things have been quiet on the Tetris 99 front lately. Last night, though, Nintendo announced the return of a weekend long Tetris Maximus Cup. The tie in this time is Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra expansion, though anyone expecting a new theme may be disappointed. Celebrate the launch…
If you watched the latest Mr. Sakurai Presents Steve, Alex, and the rest of Smash’s upcoming Minecraft DLC you’ll know all about the game’s newest stage. Minecraft World presents different biomes from the original game, each with unique visuals and layouts. While picking it normally from the stage select menu…
The “evil” and nefarious Team GO Rocket is up to their tricks yet again in the world of Pokémon GO. On the rebound from their failed plans during Pokémon GO Fest 2020, you’ll see an onslaught of grunts invading the game and they’re carrying something strange with them. Pokémon GO’s…
First, there was Pokémon, then Super Mario, and now BlackMilk Clothing is releasing their surprise Animal Crossing: New Horizons collection! The Australian clothing company teased the existence of the 26-piece collection in their Super Mario announcement last month, and now on Monday, October 12th, it’ll be available to purchase. Pre-orders…
While it’s more common to see them sold as sets of two, Nintendo has announced a price drop on single Joy-Con controllers in Japan. According to Japanese Nintendo, this change will be going into effect in just a few weeks. Anyone who orders a Joy-Con from Nintendo directly overseas, perhaps…
If you’ve enjoyed the likes of Puyo Puyo, Yoshi’s Cookie, or Panel de Pon as much as I have then the Nintendo eShop has something new just for you. Petal Crash, a labor of love that aims to emulate these and others in the genre, has just been released for…
Nintendo has been pushing (and plucking) Pikmin 3 Deluxe all month, and with good reason. Pikmin 3 was one of the Wii U’s best and while it’ll be interesting to see the GamePad go, there’s no denying the charm and spirit of the series when watching these new commercials for…
Update: Nintendo has confirmed that this Fortnite-themed Nintendo Switch Unit will be available in Japan. Releasing on Friday, November 6th (and accepting pre-orders starting on Saturday, October 31st), Fortnite fans in Japan can add this special Fortnite bundle to their collection, and reap the benefits of the digital in-game bonuses….
Last month Mario’s main 3D adventures were spotlighted plenty with the launch of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, including some new, celebratory 3D All-Stars swag from the Nintendo TOKYO store. Now those Mario goods have expanded to feature even more of the plumber’s history, particularly his earliest console adventures. As previously…
The six previous One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 DLC characters have all been foes or faces from across the New World, important or notable in their own ways but not anyone who’s been given a great deal of plot-related significance. That changes with its next addition, bringing “Foxfire” Kin’emon to…
