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…
In 2020 I would have called Hades the rare kind of game that so successfully interweaves its gameplay, narrative, art direction, and voice acting (among other things) that it’d be impossible to single out any one as its strongest element. That’s not to say my opinion on those qualities has…
We’re less than one week away from the one-year anniversary of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Given the immense success of the game, many Nintendo fans are wondering if anything special is coming in celebration of the game’s first birthday. Fortunately for those asking…
Following Build-A-Bear Workshop’s Pikachu plushie that released earlier this year, the company announced today that their next Pokémon stuffed ball of cuteness will be Eevee. Starting September 1, customers in the US, Canada, and UK will be able to buy the 14-inch Eevee plush online or stuff it with love…
Galaxy Edition New 3DS XL Nintendo has announced an all new Galaxy Edition New 3DS XL console. It’s available to order now at Amazon for $199.99. Toys Meta Knight Nendoroid ($44.99 at Play-Asia) Zero Suit Samus Figma pre-order at Amazon A Link Between Worlds Link Figma ($42.99 at Play-Asia. Ships…
It looks like Target is giving shoppers even more incentive to pick up a newly released Nintendo Select title by offering a free popcorn and soda combo at its concessions stands with any Nintendo Select purchase. Some Nintendo Selects 3DS games now come with popcorn and a drink at Target….
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…
Nintendo is no stranger to creative and unique designs for its handhelds, but its newest version of the New 3DS XL is stellar indeed. NOA revealed today a new galaxy styled New 3DS XL, which ships today and will be found in North American stores starting this week. The announcement…
Another two Mega Man catchers have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Check out the new badges below! Free play?: Yes, and every day ’til September 1st! Practice catcher: Every day until September 8th at 3:00 a.m. PST, every dollar spent in the Arcade will nab you one of these…
One of the most prolific indie developers for Nintendo platforms over the past few years has been Renegade Kid. After making themselves known with the visually impressive Dementium: The Ward for the DS, they went on to make further handheld first person shooters and a couple of side-scrolling 2D titles…
The blue bomber strikes back as a duo of Mega Man 2 badges return to the Badge Arcade! At this point, it’s safe to assume we’ll be seeing a lot more of everyone’s favorite super fighting robot throughout the week, with tomorrow featuring replacement catchers from the third entry in…
Calling all Hot Wheels fans: Today is your lucky day! The Super Mario line of the popular toy is headed to stores now! The line features cars themed after various characters from the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario’s car has a mustache on the bumper, Toad’s has a huge mushroom head…
Those of you who are into art and design be sure to head on over to the UTGP2017 website as soon as possible, as the UNIQLO t-shirt design contest is ending in just a few short days! If you missed the original announcement, the UNIQLO T-Shirt Grand Prix is a…
The Pokémon Company has announced that a special 20th anniversary trading card event is coming to Japan on October 10th. Pokémon Card Game: 20th Anniversary Festa includes a tournament, special giveaways and promotional items galore! A special edition Pikachu full art card will also be given out to those competing…
Animal Crossing, Rhythm Heaven and Mega Man badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Check out what’s new below. Free play?: Yes, and every day until September 1st! Practice catcher: It’s the last day for today’s returning Mega Man badges! Haven’t snagged those yet? Better do it now…
