For those who aren’t up on the current economy in Japan, a recent stock market update has seen Nintendo inch ever closer to becoming the sixth largest company in Japan by market valuation. Having recently crossed $100 billion in value, Nintendo is just a couple of billion dollars away from…
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…
We’ve seen a good amount of merchandise for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild hit shelves and online shops ever since the game’s release on Switch and Wii U last year. While a new Link figure itself should come to no surprise as a release for series…
If you previously missed your chance to grab Kyogre, Groudon, or Rayquaza in Pokémon GO, you’re going to be happy to know you’ll be getting another opportunity to catch them soon. From February 23rd to March 5th, all three Pokémon will return to the game to give players a shot…
Non-stop updates have been rolling out for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp ever since its release last November, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down anytime soon — to the delight of many, including myself! As seen in the latest notice within the app, it looks like Nintendo’s adorable,…
The annual DICE awards have wrapped up and it was a fantastic night for Nintendo, with the company raking in trophies for a variety of games released in 2017. The ceremony, held by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences in Las Vegas, has awards doled out based on votes…
The latest issue of Weekly Jump has arrived and revealed the content-rich Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy is making its way to the Nintendo Switch in Japan. Gematsu confirms that the port will feature the three Ultimate Ninja Storm titles and all their respective DLCs. With dozens…
Fire Emblem Heroes’ One-Year Anniversary poll “A Hero Rises” has concluded, and the winner – to little surprise – is the Legendary Hero version of Ike. The Smash Bros. veteren came out on top with over 130,000 votes. As a result, he’ll be distributed to all players on February 27th…
Nintendo of America has released a new trailer showcasing new English footage of the upcoming 3DS title Detective Pikachu. The trailer shows off some of the game’s story and we finally get our first listen at the English voice acting. Check it out: Get ready: Detective Pikachu launches…
Last year we saw Nintendo branch out with fashion and makeup products thanks to Uniqlo, LeSportsac, and Shu Uemura. More collaborations are continuing this year, and to start us off a new retailer is giving its products some Nintendo flair. Announced today, Bloomingdale’s spring collection is all about the Big…
Yo-Kai Watch has been a successful franchise in Japan. While it hasn’t reached the same levels of popularity in North America, Nintendo did bring all three versions of Yo-Kai Watch 2 on the 3DS to the United States. Fans who are wishing for more releases, it’s possible that Nintendo has…
Farming games have been a not-so-guilty pleasure of mine since I was a kid. The genre has expanded over the last few years, especially due to Stardew Valley’s arrival for the genre. For those who have played Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons though, we’re always looking forward to what…
Luigi’s Balloon World, the newest mode added to Super Mario Odyssey earlier today, has players running around to quickly locate balloons hidden by other players from around the world. While many of these balloons are a blast to find, some less than friendly players have been placing balloons out of…
There were rumors, there was hope, but now it’s definitely happening: Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a full, feature-length film. The news comes via press release, announcing the partnership between Sega and Paramount Pictures, as well as providing details on a few key players behind the camera. Check out the…
