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…
Mario Kart World, the brand-new entry in the Mario Kart series and the first new console title in a decade, is racing its way onto Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th, 2025 as one of the console’s launch titles. We’ve learned a lot about the new game ever since it…
This weekend is going to be very exciting for Nintendo fans who can make it to Seattle, with PAX Prime being held in the city’s Washington State Convention Center between the 28th and 31st of August. Considering the event is practically on Nintendo of America’s doorstep, plenty of games will…
Amiibo News unboxes Dr. Mario, Bowser Jr. and Olimar amiibo imported from the UK! We take a detailed look at each of these amazing amiibo before their North American release on the 11th of September.
A brand new Super Mario Maker commercial was just released by Nintendo this afternoon. If you weren’t excited about the game’s release before, watching this 32 second advertisement might just change your mind! The gorgeous imagery and clever display of showing how gaming can alive for players through the new…
Nintendo surprised its fans with a lot of really exciting news this morning. We gathered all of the game release dates you’ve been anxious to hear and have updated our upcoming release dates page with the new information. And without further ado, here are a few of the notable release…
Nintendo of Europe has released a full set of images displaying the hotly anticipated Animal Crossing amiibo. The biggest surprise is the inclusion of a 3-pack, which includes Cyrus, Reese and K.K. Slider. There’s no word yet on a North American release of the 3-pack. Take a look at all of…
Nintendo very unexpectedly released a boatload of news this morning, a lot of which focused on amiibo related content. We’ve pulled together all of the news regarding amiibo from Nintendo’s official press release below. Check it out! Wii U bundle Walmart and Walmart.com will be the exclusive retailers for a…
UPDATE: Pre-orders are now live at Walmart. Nintendo of America has confirmed a Super Mario Maker amiibo and a console bundle for North America. The bundle will retail for $299.96 and will include a Wii U, a copy of Mario Maker and an amiibo. The bundle will be exclusive to…
The 2015 Pokémon World Championships are coming to an end, and the finals are being streamed live on Twitch.
Rumors have been circulating for some time about the good Professor Layton battling it out in Super Smash Bros., but according the voice actor, these rumors may finally be getting some legs to walk on. After an IMDB listing for Layton was posted, voice actor Christopher Robin Miller mentioned that…
That’s right, folks! Nintendo Inquirer and Amiibo News are hosting yet another amiibo giveaway. This time, enter for a chance to win the new and fantastic Classic 8-Bit Mario. You can do so by simply following @AmiiboNews and retweeting the tweet below. Even better, you get a bonus entry by…
The classic side-scrolling shooter Gunstar Heroes is back and remastered in 3D exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. Originally released on the Sega Genesis in 1993, Gunstar Heroes is a fast-paced, run and gun adventure that spans seven challenging levels. Battle it out in hand-to-hand combat or choose from over a…
If you’re in the market for a new handheld, this news might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for! Nintendo just announced that the suggested retail price for the 2DS will be dropping from the usual $129.99 to just $99.99 on August 30th. To make the deal even sweeter, a…
