There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got a favorite Super Mario platformer. From way back with Super Mario Bros. all the way up to Super Mario Wonder, there’s…
And the third Ultra Unlock event for Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies is here. Keeping up with the new debut theme, Ultra Unlock Part 3 is all about Mega Lucario! That means Trainers can participate in Mega Lucario Raids and earn Lucario Mega Energy to Mega Evolve their own…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
A brand new Super Mario Maker commercial was just released by Nintendo this afternoon. If you weren’t excited about the game’s release before, watching this 32 second advertisement might just change your mind! The gorgeous imagery and clever display of showing how gaming can alive for players through the new…
Nintendo surprised its fans with a lot of really exciting news this morning. We gathered all of the game release dates you’ve been anxious to hear and have updated our upcoming release dates page with the new information. And without further ado, here are a few of the notable release…
Nintendo of Europe has released a full set of images displaying the hotly anticipated Animal Crossing amiibo. The biggest surprise is the inclusion of a 3-pack, which includes Cyrus, Reese and K.K. Slider. There’s no word yet on a North American release of the 3-pack. Take a look at all of…
Nintendo very unexpectedly released a boatload of news this morning, a lot of which focused on amiibo related content. We’ve pulled together all of the news regarding amiibo from Nintendo’s official press release below. Check it out! Wii U bundle Walmart and Walmart.com will be the exclusive retailers for a…
UPDATE: Pre-orders are now live at Walmart. Nintendo of America has confirmed a Super Mario Maker amiibo and a console bundle for North America. The bundle will retail for $299.96 and will include a Wii U, a copy of Mario Maker and an amiibo. The bundle will be exclusive to…
The 2015 Pokémon World Championships are coming to an end, and the finals are being streamed live on Twitch.
Rumors have been circulating for some time about the good Professor Layton battling it out in Super Smash Bros., but according the voice actor, these rumors may finally be getting some legs to walk on. After an IMDB listing for Layton was posted, voice actor Christopher Robin Miller mentioned that…
That’s right, folks! Nintendo Inquirer and Amiibo News are hosting yet another amiibo giveaway. This time, enter for a chance to win the new and fantastic Classic 8-Bit Mario. You can do so by simply following @AmiiboNews and retweeting the tweet below. Even better, you get a bonus entry by…
The classic side-scrolling shooter Gunstar Heroes is back and remastered in 3D exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. Originally released on the Sega Genesis in 1993, Gunstar Heroes is a fast-paced, run and gun adventure that spans seven challenging levels. Battle it out in hand-to-hand combat or choose from over a…
If you’re in the market for a new handheld, this news might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for! Nintendo just announced that the suggested retail price for the 2DS will be dropping from the usual $129.99 to just $99.99 on August 30th. To make the deal even sweeter, a…
Heads up Splatoon fans, a new map is being added to the rotation tonight! Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. PST, Splatoon players will have the chance to play the new Flounder Heights map that features a large apartment complex right in the middle of the battlefield. Try and get to…
Please note: This article is Part 3 of a miniseries about the days before Nintendo solely focused on video games. Part 1 dives into the very beginnings of the company, back when it produced playing cards. Part 2 covers Nintendo finding its stride in the toy market. By the early…
