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…
Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
With the amount of time that’s passed since the last Direct, speculation for this Thursday’s event could definitely get out of hand. That said, there are a few topics that are likely to be discussed across the Wii U, the 3DS and amiibo that could turn this into a very…
UPDATE: Just a few hours after this article first went live Nintendo of America have let loose Nintendo Badge Arcade on the 3DS eShop! Nintendo fans who follow the news coming out of Japan will likely know all about Nintendo Badge Arcade already; after all it’s been a part of…
Just this morning, Nintendo of America announced via Twitter that the highly anticipated Nintendo Direct is finally happening. Check out the details here: Speculations have been made by the community about a new Direct for months. The very last digital event to take place was all the way back in…
Courtesy of Toys”R”Us, we had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo before it officially hits Toys”R”Us shelves on November 15th. Needless to say, we were blown away by the size of the large knit plush toy in comparison to the original three Yarn…
If you’re an avid follower of Nintendo news you might remember the exciting discovery of the device that was eventually coined the “Nintendo PlayStation,” which we went over in-depth, back in July. Unfortunately, soon after its reveal the source went dark, fearing they’d accidentally break the system by hastily turning…
No franchise quite does crossovers like Capcom’s Monster Hunter. You may remember the last game offered up costumes from a wide variety of Nintendo properties, from Mario to Animal Crossing. Of course the Zelda collaboration was one of the highlights, letting your hunter don Link’s Skyward Sword tunic and take…
Nintendo of Japan has announced an all new Animal Crossing amiibo diorama for release in Japan alongside Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. This diorama has room for four amiibo and folds for easy storage. At the moment, the only way to obtain the Japanese exclusive diorama is to purchase Animal Crossing:…
UPDATE: The official Japanese Nintendo YouTube channel has released an all new Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival trailer showcasing all the amiibo fun! Check it out below! Nintendo of Europe has released an all new trailer for Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, which showcases the board game style of gameplay featured in…
The latest episode of Nintendo Minute showcases the upcoming Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival by hosting the very first unboxing. Also featured in the video is a closeup view of the three amiibo cards bundled with the game. These amiibo cards are not numbered but instead have a green leaf in…
Big Box retailer Meijer has released its Black Friday ad online today with a brand new Wii U bundle gracing the front page. Included in the bundle are digital copies of Splatoon and Super Smash Bros. Both games are pre-loaded and ready to play. The console is priced at $249.99…
Despite being a celebration of all-things Zelda, Hyrule Warriors had some glaring omissions back when it first launched for the Wii U in 2014; most notably it was missing any representation from the world of the Wind Waker. Thankfully in the upcoming 3DS port of the title we’ll be seeing…
It’s almost time for our favorite plumber to hit the half-court in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash; thankfully Nintendo is maintaining the hype with a steady stream of trailers. Recently the publisher showed off Bowser Jr. facing off against the undead form of his dad, Dry Bowser, but this most recent…
