One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
LEGO and Nintendo have done some fantastic collaborations in the past and the upcoming Game Boy set looks to continue that trend. As recently spotted by the Instagram account Falcon Brick Studios, the set is primed for an October 1st, 2025, release and will include a staggering 421 pieces to…
We’ve seen a lot of games like Star of Providence in the Nintendo Switch’s lifespan. Buzzwords like “roguelite,” “top-down,” “dungeon-crawler,” and “twin-stick shooter” are all commonalities when it comes to a listing on the hybrid console’s eShop. Some have been legitimate hits like Enter The Gungeon and Nuclear Throne. Others…
After several months of Pokémon GO field testing, sources close to Nintendo Inquirer have informed us that Niantic has announced that the beta will come to an end on June 30th. That Thursday, the current Pokémon GO app will become unplayable and all gameplay data will be erased in preparation…
This year’s CEO kicked off yesterday with heated battles between some of the world’s top Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Pokkén Tournament players. The competition continues today, with the Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament wrapping up and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and…
Those who pre-ordered Zero Time Dilemma will have to wait a little longer for some bonus goodies, as the special watches that came with pre-orders of the game have had their deliveries delayed. As part of a promotional campaign for the upcoming game (the third title in the Zero Escape…
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…
In the final months before the NX is formally unveiled, the once hyperactive rumor mill seems to have ground to a halt. In a way, it’s been a nice change of pace, as most of the rumors that came along turned out to be admitted hoaxes or didn’t have much…
Get your wallets ready, Zelda collectors! Medicom has just announced during its Tokyo exhibition that a Real Action Heroes series Link figure based on his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is on its way. For those unfamiliar with Medicom and the Real Action Heroes series,…
Yesterday’s Monster Hunter Generations badge extravaganza continues today with… Pikmin? That’s right: three Pikmin catchers have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Get your ultra-spicy spray ready, ‘cause you’re gonna need to be at the top of your game! Free play? No. Practice catcher: A few retro and The Legend…
The indie developers at Yacht Club Games are well known at this point for their incredibly well received modern take on retro classics – Shovel Knight. While the game is still seeing continual, and free, updates, the studio is planning ahead and they want your input. Yacht Club has set…
It’s been a while since we saw the final installment in the Professor Layton series, which was 2013’s The Azran Legacy for the 3DS. The professor did return to face off against Phoenix Wright in 2014, but that was the localization of a game originally released in Japan back in…
The Japanese Pokémon Twitter account has confirmed that the next update on Pokémon Sun and Moon will be arriving on Friday, July 1st. 次回『ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン』の新情報は、7月1日（金）、夜10時ころに公開予定！ お楽しみに！ #ポケモン_サン・ムーン #ポケモン_サン・ムーン pic.twitter.com/22HWfuuEZe — ポケモン公式ツイッター (@Pokemon_cojp) June 24, 2016 No official time was given in the tweet, but news has been generally provided at 6:00 a.m….
There are few memories that give me as much joy as the summer days I’d spend with my cousins when I was younger, hands tightly gripped around N64 controllers as we raced, pummeled and laughed through the hours. Super Smash Bros. is definitely the game I remember playing the most,…
Editor’s note (6/23/21): This piece was originally published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo 64. The sentiment behind it, however, is timeless. We continue to look back at the system for all the amazing games and memories it’s brought us throughout the years. Welcome to Collectors…
