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…
According to a recent statement given to Eurogamer, Nintendo has said that Mario Kart World does not contain any AI-generated images. Why would the game even have that, you may ask? Despite how Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser stated just last month that he believes developers are what makes…
Something all video game manufacturers need to be mindful of when creating and publishing their products is piracy. Nintendo themselves are no stranger to battling against the practice; just last year they successfully filed a lawsuit against the company behind the Switch emulator Yuzu. With the Switch 2 now on…
Pokémon GO is no doubt a cultural phenomenon right now. You can’t step outside without (quite literally) bumping into someone attempting to catch ‘em all, and chances are you’ve at least dabbled with the fledgling app at least once since its release just a few short weeks ago. With that…
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…
Prima has partnered with Nintendo to create the best history book you’ll ever read! Playing with Power: Nintendo NES Classics features 320 pages of art, interviews, commentary and in depth detail on 17 beloved Nintendo games. Exclusive embossed slipcase holds this hardcover tome in a clever package that resembles a…
Best Buy’s Early Access Event for its Black Friday in July sale has ended, opening savings on a number of Nintendo titles to the general public. Star Fox Zero, Xenoblade Chronicles X and others are now available to non-My Best Buy members for up to 50% off their original listing…
There’s a massive sale happening in the North American eShop all this week celebrating the 25th anniversary of everyone’s favorite blue blur, Sonic! Be sure to pick up a multitude of 3DS and Wii U games at steep discounts up to 60% off from now until July 28th. My personal…
Now Pokémon GO has finally launched in Japan, and is already the country’s highest grossing iPhone app, Nintendo’s investors are likely more eager than ever to hear the company’s response to the smash hit spin-off. It turns out, however, that Nintendo is erring on the side of caution, and won’t…
Celebrate this morning’s kick-off of the final Splatfest with Callie, Marie and other Splatoon badges! Check out what’s new below! Free play?: No, you slimy hipster! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for all the Monster Hunter Generations and Mario Kart 8 badges currently available! If any of those have…
It’s been a fantastic year to be a toy collector! Earlier today, the folks over at Good Smile have started to tease a few of the items they will be showing off at Summer Wonder Festival later this month. One of these items is a brand new Figma of Princess Zelda from Twilight…
The Pokémon news keeps on coming: Serebii.net has announced all-new information about the upcoming Pokémon Sun and Moon will be revealed on August 1st. What sort of information will be released is currently unknown, but fans should expect the news to arrive at 6:00 a.m. PST/9:00 a.m. EST. Pokémon Sun…
It looks like things are getting downright tropical over at the Pokémon Center! A brand-new (though somewhat small) line has been released featuring everyone’s favorite Flower Pokémon: Bellossom! With dark colors and vibrant reds and blues, these tropically-themed floral designs are very sharp and classy looking — a far cry…
It’s been two weeks since the launch of Pokémon GO, and while the game has debuted in Oceania, America, Canada and most of Europe, it somehow hadn’t come out in Pokémon’s home country of Japan. Until now, as the worldwide sensation is now available in its homeland. While there were…
The wonderful team over at Jakks Pacific has announced a brand new wave of its beloved World of Nintendo series during a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con earlier today. Thanks to the Collector King himself, Pitu, we now have our fist look at the new series! Making their way…
