Fans of Pokémon and Wallace and Gromit have reason to rejoice today. In an exciting announcement from The Pokémon Company, it has been revealed that a new “special project” between TPC and Aardman is currently in the works for a potential release date of 2027. As TPC’s international website reads,…
The umbrella that is Nintendo’s development studios is one that many fans do not often think about. From an assortment of internal departments to first and second party teams known for their work with Nintendo, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Of all of Nintendo’s first party studios,…
We’re just over a month away from the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and Nintendo is already shoveling bananas onto the hype train! Earlier this morning, a three-minute overview trailer was released, showcasing the game in action. Check it out below! Donkey Kong Country Returns HD…
Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied discuss the new that Detective Pikachu is coming to features in a live action adaptation. Are we in for disappointment or a masterpiece?
When one thinks of games that use the medium to express themselves in a way that no other media can, few can match up to the creativity of the Zero Escape series. Starting with 2009’s Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, director Kotaro Uchikoshi created a thriller-adventure hybrid with shades…
Join Happily Candied and Amiibo Jason as they discuss Pokémon GO and its impact on the gaming community three weeks after its launch.
About five months back, on its release date, I had finally snagged a copy of Fire Emblem Fates. I was hopelessly excited for its arrival – Fire Emblem had become one of my favorite series in recent years, and I had been thoroughly engrossed in just about every title up…
Two classic Donkey Kong catchers have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Collect them all and set up a cute, classic kidnapping scenario featuring Pauline and DK on your home screen! Check out what’s new below. Free play?: Nope. Sorry, Mario. Practice catcher: Today’s the last day for the Donkey…
Thanks to a region specific Twitter poll, Miitomo users can now log into their My Nintendo accounts and claim a free reward! The people have spoken and the winner was a stylish pink Boo tee. As a fan of the shy specter and the chosen color I couldn’t be happier,…
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…
As an app based game rooted in the real world, an ever changing place with millions of people playing, there were bound to be changes and updates coming to Pokémon Go and its servers. Recent changes seem to have eliminated certain PokéStops and gyms, though with the possibility of new…
Indie hit Shovel Knight recently made its way over to Japan, and — given the game’s utterly faithful retro roots — Yacht Club Games went all-out on localizing content for the Land of the Rising Sun, as detailed in a write-up on the localization process that went up today on…
A single, solitary Dr. Mario catcher headlines the Badge Arcade today. Exactly why anyone would trust a plumber to prescribe them medication for fighting off deadly viruses still remains unclear. Let’s hope Mario saved up enough coins on his adventures to afford night classes at a prestigious medical school, though…
The slow yet steady trickle of Pokémon Sun & Moon information continues, as eight screenshots have been added to Amazon Japan’s pages for the two games. While most of the screenshots are repeats of things we’ve seen already, like Solgaleo’s and Lunaala’s battle models, a playable male character holding…
Following in the footsteps of Shovel Knight, it appears the 3DS version of Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse will be joining the ranks of indie titles that went to retail. Entertainment rental company GameFly has listed the title for a physical release with Maximum Games as its publisher. Originally released…
