With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
It’s no surprise that GameStop has been declining in sales over the last few years. With many people shifting over to digital games and the impact of COVID-19 still being felt, it’s honestly a surprise that GameStop has lasted this long without being snatched up by another corporation. In Canada,…
Since the unveiling of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been hosting a series of videos it calls “Creator’s Voice” for new games coming to its platform. The latest in that line of videos features Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi, series director for Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels….
Build-A-Bear has been releasing a steady stream of video game related plushes, ranging from Pikachu to Sonic the Hedgehog. With the releases of a Charmander plush a few months back, eager Pokémon fans have been wondering when they could get their hands on other starters from the Kanto region. It…
Nintendo of America has just announced that an ARMS Direct is coming tomorrow (5/17) at 3:00 p.m PST | 6:00 p.m. EST. The presentation will provide a deep dive on the upcoming fighter. The event will also feature a brand new trailer for Splatoon 2! Get ready for tomorrow by…
Get ready to rock, trainers! Niantic has announced that a Rock-type event kicks off in Pokémon GO starting on May 18th. For one week, players will encounter Pokémon like Omanyte, Onix and Sudowoodo at higher rates, and walking with your buddy Pokémon will give candy after only 1/4 mile! For…
In celebration of Harvest Moon’s 20 year history, game developer Natsume has announced that an all new chapter in the Harvest Moon story is coming to the Nintendo Switch in the form of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope. This new chapter lets players start a new life in a harbor…
One franchise that doesn’t get nearly enough merchandise love in the west is Ace Attorney. In its home country of Japan it feels like there are countless options, from Figmas to pins, there’s even some stationary. Even more pieces of merchandise were shown off at a 15th Anniversary concert held…
The next stirring, spine-tingling entry in the scintillating Squid Sisters Stories series has been posted to the official Splatoon website. In Chapter 6, Marie is left waiting at the station for Callie… who never arrives. Marie frantically tries to find her to no avail, so she rushes back to their…
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“Tomorrow.” That’s all it took from the official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter account to stir up excitement inside thousands of Sega fans all around the world. The tweet was paired with a picture seemingly pulled from Sonic Forces, the new modern Sonic title headed to Switch later this year. The…
For those lucky enough to own a Switch, your system has a new update ready to go. The version 2.3.0 update is generic when it comes to details, just as the previous two were. Once again, Nintendo’s support site states “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.” There’s…
Gather ‘round, Shovel Knight and Yacht Club Games fans. You have eight days to enter an art contest celebrating Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment. Let your imagination run wild and check out all the prizes that Yacht Club Games is giving out! The pièce de résistance that takes the Grand…
Been trying to get your hands on the latest Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo only to be faced with sold out signs and scalpers? You may be in luck! New listings on the Nintendo product safety page point to a restock in the near future, as Rider…
Welcome to episode 20 of the Nintendo Newscast! Join Amiibo Jason and TJ Cencula (of Custom Conquest and Smash Supremacy fame) as they discuss the New 2DS XL, E3 2017 and a whole lot more!
