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…
Splatoon has quickly become one of Nintendo’s most popular franchises, with three games being released so far, a plethora of merchandise and collabs under its belt, and numerous mangas available to the masses over the years. Nintendo of Japan has now revealed that a new app featuring the Splatoon manga…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
Collectors of amiibo have been waiting months for news regarding the remaining Super Smash Bros. series amiibo – Corrin, Cloud and Bayonetta. While we’ve had teases from the Platinum Games team regarding the latter, it’s mostly been very quiet on that front. Now the website Let’s Play Video Games, which…
Looks like one more special edition New 3DS XL console is on its way to the U.S. Despite not receiving an official announcement, the Pikachu New 3DS XL seems to have quietly made it’s way to Play-Asia, listed as a U.S. system. The system was previously announced to be available…
The NES Classic Mini is almost here and droves of Nintendo fans are ready to relive their childhood memories. But with confirmation of a measly three foot cord attached to the included controller, fans everywhere are looking for an alternative option to get a little more distance from their TVs….
More Pokémon swarm the Badge Arcade today featuring Gen V starters. Free play?: Not today. Let’s all sigh with Snivy. Practice catcher: The remaining pixel video game console badges are powering down from the Arcade tomorrow, so grab whatever you can before they’re out of stock! There’s still a…
The release of the 3DS port of last year’s Super Mario Maker is just under a month away. If you’re in the UK and are interested in the game you may be in luck for some added goodies, as Nintendo is offering a variety of pre-order bonuses via several retailers….
BOOM! It’s time to check out Fight 27 of Season 2 of Mii V Mii. Watch the Golden Gunners, the Silver Swordsmen and the Bronze Brawlers duke it out in the latest battle. Check out the fight below! Help support Mii V Mii on the MiiTJ Patreon.
Here’s a fun tidbit of info for new and old Animal Crossing players: Thanks to the big update Nintendo gave us a few days ago, we can now customize the standard New 3DS and Wii U in New Leaf. These two newly added items can be picked up in the…
Let’s get ready to rumble! Fight 26 of Season 2 of Mii V Mii is here. Watch the Golden Gunners, the Silver Swordsmen and the Bronze Brawlers duke it out in the latest battle. Check out the fight below! Help support Mii V Mii on the MiiTJ Patreon.
Japan’s least favorite Pokémon Simisear blazes into the Badge Arcade today, along with a bunch of returning pixel video game consoles and cartridges. Free play? Yes! Though, sadly, even Emolga wouldn’t waste a free play on on that pyromaniac primate. Practice catcher: All the pixel GBA cartridge badges are…
The 3DS version of Super Mario Maker was revealed a couple months back during a Nintendo Direct, but among the game’s rather long list of seemingly missing features compared to the Wii U version was amiibo compatibility. It appeared that the 3DS port would be missing one of the original’s…
Few consoles boast a library of role-playing experiences as deep and vast as that of the Super Nintendo. Over its seven year lifespan, Nintendo’s second major home system became home to many of the most beloved RPGs of all time. Mostly Japanese-developed, these adventures range from the brilliant refinement of…
UPDATE: Nintendo of Canada has also announced that a Black Friday deal will be available in the region. Starting on November 25th, Canadian shoppers will be able to purchase the black or white standard New 3DS for $139.99. Attention Black Friday shoppers, get a New Nintendo #3DS in black or…
