Super Mario Maker is an incredible game that feels somehow anti-Nintendo. Released on the Wii U in 2015, I’m still shocked that the Big N gave players most of the tools they needed to create their dream Super Mario levels. The Switch sequel takes things further, but what if Nintendo…
As time goes on and game developers continue to try to push the limits of what’s possible, games are becoming much more impressive. From immersive sound design to beautiful graphics and more, there’s a lot of work that goes into modern games. That all being said, older titles weren’t primitive…
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…
A ton of Pokémon catchers have found their way back into the Arcade this morning! Be sure to capture the all the region-specific variations of Vivillon while there’s time! Free play?: Not today. Sorry again, Pikachu. Practice catcher: Aside from the four Vivillon badges, the rest of the Pokémon…
Today’s Nintendo is a very different company than the one it was 20, ten, even one year ago. This traditionally hyper-conservative, overprotective empire has made a slew of changes to its approach to business lately; and has become much more liberal with the use of its once-sacred IP. There’s no…
When someone can point to Metroid Prime Pinball as a more accurate representation of the series’s more amicable attributes, you know you’ve done something horribly wrong. A highly controversial spin-off of the titular series coming in cold after a six-year hiatus, Metroid Prime: Federation Force was perhaps doomed from the…
My Nintendo and its associated rewards have been going for a few months now, but it hasn’t been easy figuring out just when your earned points will expire. Now, thanks to a new page on the website called “Points History“, you’ll be able to find out exactly when they’ll expire…
The Pokémon 20th anniversary celebration just keeps on getting better and better! The Pokémon Company has announced that a brand new Pokémon Generations box set is coming to North America exclusively from Barnes & Noble and the Pokémon Center – in just four days time! The box set includes two…
Keep an eye on your mobile devices, Trainers! Niantic has announced that Pokémon GO version 1.7 for iOS and 0.37.0 for Android is starting to roll out! The biggest change included is the use of Buddy Pokémon, which allows Trainers to walk their favorite monster to earn extra candy! You…
On Saturday, October 15th, fans of the popular Yo-Kai Watch animated TV series will be able to attend a special, one day event at cinemas across the country. The events of the movie tie-in with the upcoming Yo-Kai Watch 2, sending Nate back in time to team up with his…
Replacing yesterday’s horde of Pokémon catchers are five new ones, featuring Bug, Fairy and Flying types! Be sure to capture the ultra rare and legendary Mega Diancie before she disappears into the ether tomorrow with the rest of them! Free play?: Not today. Sorry Pikachu. Practice catcher: There’s also a…
Welcome back to Part 3 of our PAX Indie coverage! In Part 2 we covered some hot upcoming Wii U titles like Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Severed, and this time we’ll be wrapping up our Indie coverage of the show. There were some surprise gems that I wasn’t expecting to…
The official Atlus Twitter account made sure to note that a free Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse theme for the 3DS home menu will be available on September 15th. So if you’ve been longing for a new (free) way to decorate your beloved handheld, just hold out for a little…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
The ever-useful Hobonichi Techo has released for the 2017 calendar year. While it might seem a bit silly to purchase a daily planner four months before its intended use period, the Techo is known not just for its utility but for its connection to the EarthBound/Mother series and its stylish…
