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…
At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
Nintendo consoles don’t exactly see an outpouring of support from outside developers these days, but that’s not to say there aren’t some exciting third party titles on the way. Bill Trinen spent some time during yesterday’s Nintendo Direct pointing out some of the games coming in early 2016 from Nintendo’s…
Among the slew of new information revealed during today’s long-awaited Nintendo Direct, a few more details about next year’s Hyrule Warriors Legends have been released. Following gameplay footage of characters Tetra, Toon Link, King of Red Lions and Skull Kid, “Linkle,” a female version of The Legend of Zelda’s green-clad…
The upcoming Mega Man Legacy Collection will include the original six games and 50 remixed challenges, along with 11 special challenges that are exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS. These 11 exclusive challenges can only be unlocked by using a Mega Man amiibo. A Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition will…
Ever since it was announced back at E3 this year we’ve been waiting for more information regarding the upcoming Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam. Thankfully, the latest Direct has not only given us a confirmed release date for North America but also a brand-new trailer, which you can watch below….
Today’s Nintendo Direct was filled with good news for 3DS owners that are JRPG fans. Here’s a recap: Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Dragon quest fans have been patiently waiting for these 3DS ports to make their way…
The free update for Tri Force Heroes, named The Den of Trials, will include 30+ stages. To advance to the next stage, players must defeat every enemy. Checkpoints will also be scattered throughout the trails. Along with the stages, players will receive two new outfits: LineBeck’s Uniform and Fierce Deity…
Nintendo has confirmed that the rumored HD remake of Twilight Princess will be coming to Wii U early next year. Australian developer Tantalus Media is handling the port, and the footage shown so far looks fantastic. Nintendo promises gorgeous visuals, new features, and support for all five Zelda amiibo from…
Nintendo has announced that Mother 3’s Lucas will be appearing alongside four new Animal Crossing amiibo figures and Series 2 of the Animal Crossing amiibo cards on January 22nd. Blathers, Kicks, Resetti and Celeste will be the four newcomers to the Animal Crossing series and will be compatible with Animal…
The Fire Emblem Fates Bundle will include the three upcoming Fire Emblem games: Birthright, Conquest and Revelation. This bundle will also include an art book and a New Nintendo 3DS XL carrying pouch for $79.99. For those who don’t purchase the bundle, Birthright and Conquest will be sold separately for…
Xenoblade Chronicles X, the sequel to the Wii’s swan song, is launching in just three weeks, and the most recent Nintendo Direct shed light on a few last-minute details on the game’s release. Bill Trinen touted the game as blending the best features of both Western and Japanese RPGs and…
During today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced a new portal site that will complement Super Mario Maker. Nintendo knows that players are having a tough time sifting through the millions of levels that have been uploaded, so it’s offering this new tool to make things easier. Search options include level style,…
Pokkén Tournament was inevitable on the Wii U, and it’s safe to say that the first question on everybody’s mind when it was announced was: “Pokémon amiibo?” What fans didn’t expect, however, was an amiibo card compatible with the game. The amiibo cards took the amiibo fanbase by storm when…
