Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
The first DLC pack for Hyrule Warriors Legends is arriving this May, and in preparation Koei Tecmo has released several screenshots and pieces of art focusing on its contents. While the DLC is named the Master Wind Waker Pack, there are a few other Zelda games represented too. Check out…
UPDATE (3/28): It looks like the official Miitomo site has added back its mention of the March 2016 release. No reason for why the mention was temporarily removed has been given. That said, it looks like the West should still be seeing Nintendo’s new app sometime in the next three…
We were able to get our first glimpse of the upcoming Princess Zelda Nendoroid back in early February during WonderFest 2016, and the prototype’s photos that were floating around online really peaked our interest back then. Almost two months later, we’ve been given another look at the figure– only this…
UPDATE: The second controller hoax has also been unmasked. You can check out the entire process, from the initial CG modelling to 3D-printing, in this video from its creator: It’s been a wild couple of days for Nintendo fans, with multiple people purporting to have insider knowledge of Nintendo’s upcoming…
Japan gets all the cool stuff first! Not that we’re complaining… but it’s true. Once again, the Japanese Badge Arcade has received a plethora of super cute (and awesome) badges, and we can’t help but drool over all 73 of them. If you’re interested in seeing what the catchers look…
WayForward’s hair-whipping hero is back in action! The second installment in the popular Shantae platforming series has at last arrived on the Wii U eShop. First released in North America as a DSiWare title in 2010, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge received a warm reception from critics and fans alike. In 2014,…
Get hyped for spring, everyone! In celebration of the new season, the Badge Arcade is totally decked out in cherry blossoms, and all the characters are dressed in their spring best! There are some fancy and colorful new Super Mario Bros. badges available, but if you’d rather not go for…
Some really adorable new Pokémon plushes are making their way to Japan next month! In a series called “Most Lottery Pikachu and Friends ~ Eevee Twinkle Dream ~,” which releases April 23rd in Japan, is what appears to be a lottery type of deal. There are different prize packs, some…
Just three weeks ago during Nintendo’s last big Direct, the company officially announced that a number of Super Nintendo games would be coming to the 3DS. We saw Super Mario World, F-Zero and Pilotwings hit the system’s eShop that very day, and today three more beloved games are available for…
Get your credit card hand ready; the next set of Fire Emblem Fates DLC is now available for purchase and download. Hidden Truths 1 and Hidden Truths 2, described as “the secret prologue to the world of Fates,” is a two map set that explores the story of characters Odin,…
At long last, the Pokémon Company has unveiled more information regarding the highly anticipated Pokémon GO via its official web page. The new information gives us an idea of the more intricate systems in place, from leveling up as a trainer to finding items at designated PokéStops, which can be…
The 3DS port of Hyrule Warriors was released in Europe today, and will be hitting North American stores tomorrow. With its launch comes two downloadable updates, for both versions of the game. The Wii U update will allow you to play as the new characters featured in Hyrule Warriors Legends,…
