With the Nintendo Switch 2’s release closer than ever, pretty much everything there is to know about the system has been made public. Even prior to the official reveal there was a good amount of features known due to leaks, like the new C button. That being said, all these…
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…
As one would expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 featuring mouse functionality with its controllers, players can navigate the Switch 2 home menu with the Joy-Con 2’s mouse mode. The company released a short video showcasing this functionality over the weekend, and it works exactly as you would expect. You…
Earlier today, we reported that the anticipated mobile installment of Animal Crossing was delayed into the next fiscal year in order to accommodate for other releases. Now, thanks to an investor meeting that just wrapped up in Japan, we know why. It appears that Nintendo plans to focus on the…
During a corporate strategy meeting this evening in Japan, Nintendo has reconfirmed its position on the fate of the Nintendo 3DS platform in wake of the Nintendo Switch launch. In the meeting, Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima stated that the 3DS will not compete against the Nintendo Switch, and followed the…
Nintendo is in the process of hosting a corporate strategy meeting in Japan at the moment, and some interesting pieces of information have come to light. One of the most notable topics mentioned was that the very popular NES Classic Edition has sold over 1.5 million units globally. Due to…
We’re only a couple days away from the mobile title Fire Emblem Heroes gracing our smartphones, but some new details have arrived just before launch, courtesy of The Verge. First is how the game structures its freemium costs. The game is free-to-play, with two different “currencies” in how you play…
Image & Form Games took to Twitter today to tease an upcoming announcement at PAX East coming up in March. Front and center on the shelf stands what appears to be a Rusty amiibo from the SteamWorld franchise. We're bringing SteamWorld Project 2017 to PAX East in March! Which means…
Super Mario Run has been downloaded 78 million times, with about 5% of those downloads converting into purchases of the full game. That translates into about 4 million people paying for the full version. The game dealt with some criticism due to the $9.99 paywall, so it will be interesting…
Wii U production has officially come to a halt in its home country of Japan according to the the official Nintendo Japan website. A notice saying “End of Production (in Japan)” was found listed in the Wii U section of the website earlier today, and it’s now displayed under each…
Fire Emblem blazes strong in today’s update, exorcising the vast majority of Yo-Kai Watch 2 badges haunting the Badge Arcade all week long. In celebration of the franchise’s first mobile release next week, Fire Emblem: Fates badges awaken in the Badge Arcade, giving players another chance to recruit all their…
Nintendo of Europe has revealed a list of pre-order bonuses offered to fans who reside in the region. From a t-shirt to a keyring, there are plenty of options to choose from! Here’s what you get when you place a pre-order: Sheikah t-shirt — Pre-order BOTW for Nintendo Switch or…
The Nintendo Newscast team discusses the upcoming Fire Emblem Heroes and how the franchise will transition to the mobile market. Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts! Want to see more? Watch the full version of Episode 15 of the Nintendo…
Super Mario Run has been updated to version 1.1.0, which includes several new features – most notably, an Easy Mode that allows players unlimited run time and unlimited bubbles. This mode is perfect for younger players who have a difficult time grasping the game’s mechanics or for anyone who would…
During last night’s financial report, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima announced that the company plans to ramp up Switch production thanks to strong global pre-orders. Initially, Nintendo announced that 2 million units would be shipped worldwide during the first 30 days of the Switch’s lifespan; however, pre-orders went incredibly fast in…
