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…
We’re sure that in this undeniably warm winter, plenty of you are already ready for springtime. And it looks like the Pokémon Center is, too! If you’re subscribed to the Pokémon Center newsletter, you should have gotten (or should be getting) an email showcasing some new items hot off the…
The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is a game that holds a very special place in my heart, as it was my first adventure through the land of Hyrule. The game was released in November of 2006, which means it’s been a little over 10 years since most made the…
As always seems to be the case with new Nintendo hardware, getting a Switch on launch day may be a tricky proposition for some. Thankfully, those who missed the pre-order window in the US have an alternative option, as GameStop will have a limited number available for walk-in customers. These…
Kirby’s 25th anniversary celebration was announced late last year, and the party’s already getting started. Retailers in Japan have been consistently receiving a nice string of new merchandise of our favorite pink puffball ever since the announcement. From chocolate themed keychains to brand new plushes, it’ll be impossible for your…
The ISO for the Wii U version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been decrypted, allowing spoilers and assets from the game to make their way around the internet. Plot details, a full list of items and weapons and even title screen art are among a…
The Switch is just a little over a week away and while I’ll be playing Breath of the Wild plenty it’s the wait for Splatoon 2 this summer that’s really going to take some patience. The Japanese Twitter account for Splatoon seems to get this (or is directly causing it),…
The gang at Nintendo Minute has posted the first “official” Nintendo Switch unboxing on the Nintendo YouTube channel. Keep in mind, we don’t see any visuals of the UI or the unit powered on. Still interested? Check out the full unboxing below.
Nintendo is no stranger to having its own staff unbox its consoles and games, and now Eiji Aonuma is getting in on the action. In the video released by Nintendo UK, the producer of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes to unboxing the region’s limited edition of…
The obituary for Alan Stone, co-founder of Nintendo of America and CEO of Sega Enterprises (now known as Sega Entertainment), has officially been published. Stone, an industry veteran who was an integral part in Nintendo’s coin-op game era, passed away just on Friday from cancer. Stone hadn’t been a part…
The official US Pokémon Center has announced that a new line of figures is coming, starting on February 27th. Gallery Figures feature Mew, Eevee, Pikachu and Magikarp as they perform some of their signature moves. The first four Gallery Figures depict some well-known Pokémon as they perform an attack: Mew…
It’s no use pretending you don’t love this brand new Silver the Hedgehog statue from First 4 Figures. The new pose of everyone’s favorite time traveling hedgehog features Silver using his psychokinetic powers to bend metal bars to create a way forward, as seen countless times in the legendary Sonic…
Here’s the grand tour of the Chicago Nintendo Switch event that was held on February 17th. We got hands-on time with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the demo version of Splatoon 2, Snipperclips, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and more. Check it out!
