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…
Happy New Year, everyone! Today, the Nintendo Badge Arcade is ringing in 2016 with three new Japanese New Year games, Mario style! Adorning these three new games are traditional Japanese New Year symbols in classic, 8-bit styles, as well as Mario in fancy New Year’s wear! Also still available today…
With frequent updates and free costumes, Super Mario Maker continues to impress and inspire. Today we saw the arrival of the previously reported Birdo and Excitebike costumes! Both are fantastic additions to the Mystery Mushroom lineup, and along with them come some new courses inspired by their source games; all…
Update (12/31): It has been confirmed that Hammer Slam Bowser and Donkey Kong Skylanders/amiibo Combo Packs will be released on January 9th during a “Skylanders Day” event. No word on online pre-orders at this time. Our friends at Skylanders Inquirer have finally confirmed what we have long been suspecting. Standalone Skylanders/amiibo…
In news that’s sure to please retro gamers, several more Virtual Console titles will be making their way to the Japanese Wii U eShop within the coming weeks. Mario Kart 64, Final Fantasy I & II and Super Mario 64 DS have all been announced as the latest old school…
From the moment it was announced, I knew the New Nintendo 3DS would be the handheld system I had always wanted. Seeing special edition after special edition release for the original 3DS never made me regret having the Aqua Blue system, but it always tempted me to replace it. That…
Super Mario Maker badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! The rabbit’s giving away a free play, so power up your bombing skills and grab as many as you can before they’re gone! Today’s Practice Catcher is modeled after this Super Mario Maker catcher: Additionally, today is the final…
The popular Japanese merchandise makers at Ensky have a treat on their hands for Kirby fans, as they’ll soon be releasing a replica of the Kirby hat your Mii can don in the StreetPass Plaza. It’s unclear at the moment if the hat will be released over in the West,…
Happily Candied and Amiibo Jason are back with another unboxing video! This time we look at Lucas from Mother 3 fame!
Looks like there’s a few options for the Badge Arcade players today, and all of them are fun! Two more, non-amiibo Festival Animal Crossing games have been added today, featuring Isabelle, Digby and Reese. These are only around for today, so make sure to pick them up! Three new classic…
Discover what makes Nintendo so special in today’s gaming world through Nintendo Inquirer’s N Factor series! “What do you love about Nintendo? The more I ask myself that question, the more complex my answer gets. I decided to use the term “N factor” to describe my feelings, because while it’s…
A bundle is coming with the release of Hyrule Warriors Legends in Japan next month. It contains content we’ve, surprisingly, mostly seen in North America already. The Hyrule Edition Nintendo 3DS XL, in all its golden glory, will be included in this bundle, paired with the game itself. It also…
The Badge Arcade is featuring one of Nintendo’s newer games today: Tri Force Heroes! Seven new machine offerings for the game have been added, featuring Link in his various costumes, as well as some of the official artwork, and the logo. And if that’s not quite your style, six new…
