Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
With the Switch 2 unveiling happening in just mere days, it seems likely that developers would already be creating games for Nintendo’s upcoming platform. Nintendo obviously wants people to upgrade ASAP, so why would it hold back dev kits? A rumor last week (from Insider Gaming) stated that Nintendo is…
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,…
The idea of altering a piece of art or entertainment generally elicits cries of censorship; of denying some sort of expression on part of the content’s creator. With respect to video games, this most commonly takes the form of localization changes due to cultural differences. Nintendo is no exception to…
UPDATE (12/7): The release date for Devil’s Third is right around the corner! You’ll be able to pick up the game on December 11th. And what better way to celebrate the upcoming release than by watching the official launch trailer? Check it out! Devil’s Third, a game that is no…
If your 3DS is in desperate need of a makeover, then turn to the Nintendo Badge Arcade: your one-stop shop for spicing up any unimaginative home screen. What new badges are in today? See for yourself! Swapnote badges are in, featuring everyone’s favorite Mii: Nikki! Be sure to pick up…
Fans of the overly-charming and surprisingly-fun Animal Crossing series have become used to a pattern in their releases. With a release of a core game in the series for every major handheld and console since the DS, it’s understandable fans are expecting a proper Animal Crossing title on the Wii…
UPDATE (12/6): It seems like Nintendo of America’s Senior Product Marketing Manager Bill Trinen is noticing the fan speculation regarding the Final Fantasy VII remake, offering the following cryptic tease on Twitter: #FFVIIRemake fans, don't forget this: https://t.co/9ak4FplJsN — Bill Trinen (@trintran) December 6, 2015 This is probably nothing to…
It looks like something big is coming. Nintendo of America’s Senior Manager of Licensing and Marketing Damon Baker made a live appearance during the 6th annual Nintendo World Report live podcast telecast. During the event, Baker teased an upcoming announcement for this coming Monday. “Speaking of announcements, I wish I…
If you’re dying to make your 3DS home screen a little more exciting, all you need to do is head over to the Nintendo Badge Arcade. Offering new badges and customizable options every day, you’re bound to find something you like. Check out today’s new offers! More Woolly World badges…
The celebrations for Mario’s 30th anniversary have been on the rise lately, and just recently, another tribute has been paid to our favorite Italian plumber. Created by some Disney researchers, a team of geniuses from ETH Zurich, and a fancy Swiss night club, an incredibly unique and insanely cool multiplayer…
Fans who bought the Xenoblade Chronicles X special edition, which came with a USB-mounted soundtrack selection, could be locked out from accessing a frequently used computer drive. The Xenoblade USB stick blocks user access to the Y: drive as soon as you open up the soundtrack executable file, likely in…
If your 3DS home screen is beginning to feel a little stale, the Nintendo Badge Arcade is the perfect place to go to liven things up a bit! With new badges arriving daily, there’s always a new surprise waiting. Take a look at the Arcade’s latest offerings below! Super Mario…
Pokémon fans know just how much of a merchandising empire the franchise is. With numerous real-world Pokémon Centers around the world selling exclusive t-shirts, plushes and figurines, to catch them all in real life isn’t a cheap hobby. Things are about to get even more expensive though, with the announcement…
Shortly after the Game Awards revealed its Game of the Year winner earlier this evening, the outspoken DJ and gamer Deadmau5 took the stage and ended the night with a bright and colorful ten minute long performance. Beginning with a Super Mario World themed introduction, the track was soon mixed…
