With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 just over two weeks away now, the demand for the system is as high as ever. For as long as the console has been rumored to be in development, the anticipation among the greater gaming community has kept on rising. Keeping all…
Nintendo has been expanding its empire over the last few years with the introduction of new stores, a museum, and theme parks. People across Japan and the United States have had the chance to engage with the company’s games in a real-life location that brings cherished childhood memories to life….
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Pikachu is pretty much everywhere these days. Head outside to park and you’ll probably find someone sporting a t-shirt or cap sporting the Electric-type; or make your way to the State Fair and it’s likely you’ll spot some Pika Pika prizes in the games area. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…
For anyone looking to add even more Pokémon into their lives, Pokémon Center stores in Japan have revealed a new line of ceramics in partnership with the Chugai Ceramics Company. With hundreds of years of history behind their craft and the unrivaled recognition of Pokémon, it’s a blend of traditional…
Break out the cake and confetti, because it’s time to celebrate! Nintendo’s illustrious GameCube console came out in North America on this day in 2001, where its sublime purple hues, colorful face buttons, and portable shape made it stand out from its bulkier competition. In more seriousness, the GameCube is…
In a move that just about anybody could have predicted, the modding community for Pokémon Sword & Shield is already starting to re-add Pokémon cut from the Pokédex into the game, as Twitter user @SciresM displays by putting an Omastar into the game, using the ‘mon’s Let’s Go model and…
With Pokémon Sword & Shield finally in our hands, we want to show our appreciation for the all-new games! This latest de-make shows our reimagined version of Pokémon Shield on the Game Boy Color. Check it out – and enjoy this fun mix of modern and old school!
Like past Pokémon games, there are a variety of “gift” Pokémon in Sword and Shield: Pokémon given out to the player through various in-game means. Sometimes, you may run into an NPC who kindly offers you a free Pokémon to take care of, like Pikachu, Eevee, or Toxel. This is…
The piano-based rhythm game Deemo has headed to plenty of platforms over the past few years, from iOS and Android to the Nintendo Switch and even the PS4, thanks to an imminent, lavishly produced 3D remake. Now, its critical and commercial success is taking it to a whole other medium….
Welcome back to the Nintendo WireCast. On tonight’s episode, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason discuss their sweet Ring Fit gains, the latest wave of amiibo, and that Sonic redesign!
At least two paid subscription services will be launching in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, with both dubbed the “Pocket Camp Club.” The news was announced via an in-game alert, with more information said to be coming in videos on November 20th, 2019. “In one plan, you’ll be able to appoint…
One of the year’s best indie games, Baba is You, is getting a level editor in 2020, according to the game’s Twitter. Baba Is You will get a level editor in 2020, and it'll feature online level-sharing! More details will come later about the exact details #babaisyou pic.twitter.com/2uxIxkVSU2 —…
Shiny Pokémon return in Pokémon Sword and Shield, meaning players have a chance to capture specially-colored (and notably rare!) Pokémon they find in the wild. Shinies (called this due to the “sparkle” effect displayed when they come out of their Poké Balls) have been a mainstay of the series for a…
It’s time for everybody’s favorite kind of article: sales reports! Cue the EDM and rave lights! *ahem* The Nintendo Switch, in an absolutely expected turn of events, was the best-selling game console of October in the US, and remains the best-selling console of the year so far. The top earner…
