Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
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…
We’re live from the Nintendo Summer of Play Tour in Irvine, California! The event is jam-packed with Nintendo games, including ARMS, Mario Kart and Splatoon 2. There’s also a huge selection of swag that you can earn by playing upcoming games. You can check out some of our images below,…
It’s no stretch to say that Nintendo’s putting a lot of faith in ARMS, especially with a full tournament for the upcoming game taking the stage at E3. This eight player tourney will be half open, half invitational. Anyone attending E3 has a shot at one of the four open…
Over the past few months, it seems that Nintendo is investing more and more into competitive esports, featuring the concept strongly in the Switch reveal trailer and clearly gearing Splatoon 2 and ARMS towards a more hardcore crowd. The evidence keeps piling up, as the company today has launched a…
A handful of new photos providing glimpses of Nintendo’s E3 2017 booth surfaced today, courtesy of Twitter user Wario64. By the looks of it, Super Mario Odyssey will be present in a big way — judging by that massive New Donk City set piece on display, perhaps hinting towards the…
It’s no surprise that Pokémon is a merchandise machine, especially since the 20th anniversary celebrations kicked off last year. Now, the Pokémon Company Japan has shared a few new items that appeal to nostalgic fans and relative newcomers alike. First up is a Trainer Red Figma from GoodSmile. Announced back…
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is scheduled to make an appearance at this year’s E3, and in preparation the team at 505 Games has released a new trailer showcasing one of the game’s bosses, Bloodless. The game is expected to drop on the Nintendo Switch sometime in early…
Meet Team Blue Ringed Octolings, the 2017 AUNZ Splatoon Cup Grand Final champions. These four will be representing Australia and New Zealand’s competitive Splatoon scene and maybe will win the coveted prize, a Splatoon 2 trophy. SpongeBev, hailing from Melbourne, shared that his favorite game mode is Splat Zones. Wonder…
The close proximity to E3 means its leak and rumor season. Just two weeks ago we reported on Mario x Rabbids, but today’s rumor may be even bigger – Best Buy Canada has listed placeholders for three physical Switch games on its E3 hub. It’s worth noting that it doesn’t…
One part of ARMS that has stuck with many after the Directs and Testpunch is the game’s main theme – its sporty beat definitely sticks in the mind. Now, Nintendo has released a full music video for the song. Worth noting is the listed female singer behind the ooh’s and…
Bear with me here. Yes, the squids of Splatoon and water do not mix at all. We’ve all taken one too many dips at Mahi-Mahi Resort at the wrong time. For us humans and sea creatures outside of the digital world of Splatoon, though, water is pretty awesome. During the…
It might be hard to believe but Ever Oasis releases in North America and Europe in just two weeks, on June 23rd. As we get closer to launch, Nintendo is ramping up advertising for the upcoming 3DS JRPG. First up we have a new overview trailer courtesy of Nintendo UK,…
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