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,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
Nintendo Wire is proud to introduce Anne Kong, the artist behind three of the custom amiibo up for auction for this year’s Customs for a Cure charity event. Anne, also known as AKShop08, has been creating custom amiibo for over a year. Primarily using epoxy for sculpting and acrylic paints,…
The latest in a series of fan translations of never-localized Zelda games has just been released, this time the Satellaview-exclusive BS Zelda: The Ancient Stone Tablets. According to Zelda Universe, the game allowed the player to play as both a male and female avatar in a timed quest taking place…
Living and working in Japan certainly has its perks, and for me that includes the ability to visit the Pokémon Center within my city of Sapporo. Saturday marked the release of both the Pokémon Sun and Moon starter and legendary plushes within Pokémon Center stores. Naturally, I couldn’t resist making…
Nintendo Wire is proud to introduce Ryan Benno, the artist behind two of the custom amiibo up for auction for this year’s Customs for a Cure charity event. Ryan, also known as BlvdNights, is well known for his work creating amiibo using a 3D printer. His unique methods produce high…
Thanks to all of the marketing, social media buzz and a stellar development team, it’s hard to believe that Yooka-Laylee is technically an indie game. In fact, it was hard to say whether or not the game would receive a physical release at all, but now, thanks to the latest…
Late last year North American Pokémon trainers may remember heading to McDonalds to download the mythical Pokémon Hoopa. If you happened to miss it at the time, you’re in luck, as the Mischief Pokémon is now available for anyone to download in the region via serial code. Simply access Mystery…
We’re only a few weeks away from the launch of Skylanders: Imaginators and Activision just dropped a bombshell. Starting October 14th, a Skylanders Creator app will be released that will allow players to fully design the Skylander of their dreams using a mobile device and 3D print it in to…
The system that ushered most of Nintendo’s franchises into the third dimension, Nintendo 64, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. We commemorated this sobering milestone back in June with a look at the system’s launch, games and impact on the industry. To keep the celebration going, we put together a…
Pokémon badges are back! Of particular note are some Gen I Eevee evolutions, so be sure to stock up on plenty of Poké Balls! Free play?: Not today. Practice catcher: The remaining Animal Crossing badges are skipping town tomorrow, so take the time to convince your favorite neighbors to…
There are just three months left to go of Mythical Pokémon distribution, the year-long series of events that celebrate 20 years of the creature catching franchise. After September’s Victini we’re getting another Unova legend – Keldeo, the water/fighting newcomer to the Swords of Justice group. All you need to do…
A new month has arrived and as a result Nintendo has refreshed the selection of My Nintendo rewards. North America’s should be updated later in the day, but for now we have the list of new additions for Europe. Take a look: Platinum Points HydroVenture: Spin Cycle (3DS) – 20%…
The year of Pokémon is still underway, and it appears this hype train has no breaks! According to Serebii.net, the legendary Water/Fire-type Pokémon, Volcanion, will be distributed via GameStop for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from October 10th through October 31st. Serebii Update: Volcanion to be given in Gamestop…
