Arguably the most important thing for a new console owner to do is make sure they keep their hardware safe. That’s especially true for handhelds, as their ability to be carried around on the go also makes them far more liable to be dropped, damaged, or otherwise harmed. The best…
As excited as I am about the idea of sitting down with my system to game, I’m just as passionate to collect accessories for my system. What does that mean exactly? I absolutely love personalizing my systems — I always have when it’s come to handheld devices. And personally speaking,…
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…
Tons of new WarioWare badges, as well as a new type of catcher, have arrived in the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Scope out what’s new below. Free play? Yes! Practice catcher: There’s also a new special theme promotion! With the purchase of ten plays, you’ll receive this home screen theme based…
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…
DHX and Dentsu Enterainment USA have announced a deal to develop an all new Mega Man animated series. The series will be based on classic Mega Man titles and is set for launch sometime in 2017. Included with the press release is our first look at the Blue Bomber’s new…
According to finder.com Nintendo will be asking journalists to set aside 90 minutes to play their two “extended demos” of the Legend of Zelda at E3 this year. Nintendo has kept its fans in the dark about the upcoming Zelda title for the Wii U since it was announced a…
Capcom divulged a lot of Monster Hunter Stories information earlier today, and while we’ve already covered the biggest piece of news, namely that the game will be receiving a series of amiibo, there were plenty of other tidbits that are worth covering. First up is a selection of costumes for…
The official Pokémon website has announced that the Mythical Pokémon Mew will be redistributed in June’s Trainer Club Newsletter for anyone that wasn’t able to receive it back in February. I suspect this is because there were multiple cases of GameStop running out of codes before everyone got their chance…
Polish those Rathalos saddles and sharpen your switch axes: Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Stories is set to release later this year on October 8th in Japan! Three new amiibo are also set to launch alongside the game with even more to be released sometime during the winter. The…
GameStop has revealed a new pre-order incentive for the upcoming 3DS exclusive Kirby: Planet Robobot: an exclusive pack of trading cards. The pack contains six cards, and, according to GameStop, “some packs contain the special Jet Mode transformation card”. It should be noted, however, that these are not amiibo cards…
Data research site Goo Rankings has been on a roll lately riling up Pokémon fans with some targeted polls aimed at Japanese gamers. First up was Mewtwo being voted the “most handsome” Pocket Monster of all, then there was the slop of sludge Grimer taking the “Ugliest Pokémon” crown. While…
The development of Keiji Inafune’s Mighty No. 9 has faced a troubled history, and is often seen as emblematic of the potential risks of Kickstarter campaigns. After several delays, however, the game seems ready to launch in a month, and a new trailer has been released to show off some…
Hey, everyone! Unfortunately, there’s nothin’ new in the Badge Arcade and, to pour salt in the wound, it’s the final day for a number of catchers. Be sure to get your hands on the Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, NES Remix and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival badges before they’re gone!…
A new DS title has made its way to the Japanese Wii U’s Virtual Console, and it’s one of my favorites! Available now is Mario Kart DS, the 2005 handheld mega-hit that managed to be the go-to multiplayer title in my high school days. While the Virtual Console release is…
