This article was originally published back in 2017 as part of our Zelda look-back series. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was the very first Zelda game I ever got to experience, and what a good game to start off with. I was far too young to…
Tampering with Pokémon’s movesets may seem insignificant, but for one Japanese man, it could lead to jail time and a hefty fine. According to the Japanese website NHK, and reported originally by IGN, A 36-year-old named Yoshihiro Yamakawa was arrested this week in Kyoto after being caught modifying data in…
A few weeks back, attendees to GDC 2024 shared pictures of Nintendo’s presentation about the development of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. While those photos revealed some unused Wonder Effects from the game, we didn’t get all of the behind-the-scenes details about why Nintendo passed on those concepts or how the…
If there’s one thing I love, it’s special edition consoles. I used to run a column on this very website called Collectors Corner, where I took a look at different special edition Nintendo consoles and peripherals. Today we’re taking a look at five long-rumored N64 prototypes, special edition colorways that…
While it’s been a known fact for quite some time that Super Mario 64 was originally intended to have a multiplayer mode, the general public in the West has never seen any footage to suggest Nintendo had developed the mode beyond the concept stage. In a recently uncovered video (courtesy…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s latest DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part Two: The Indigo Disk, is finally available worldwide. This latest DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduces a couple of new evolutions for previously discovered Pokémon, one of which is outlined below. Archaludon: A Steel/Dragon Type…
Of the many traditions held by the Pokémon franchise, one of the most long-standing is the concept of version-exclusive Pokémon. The Indigo Disk DLC of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is no exception to this. There are a total of 12 Pokémon that can only be natively caught in one of…
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s latest DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part Two: The Indigo Disk, is finally available worldwide. As has been the case with past Pokémon DLC, there are several new Pokémon introduced to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, expanding Generation IX’s Pokédex just a little bit more….
NetherRealm Studios has released Mortal Kombat 1’s December update on all platforms and included alongside a host of general fixes and adjustments is a plethora of balance changes for every character. Most of the changes are things casual players won’t notice while others tweak some visuals that would render incorrectly…
Late last night, Nintendo shadow dropped a new demo for Another Code: Recollection, the upcoming remake of Trace Memory and its Japan/Europe exclusive sequel Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories. Starting with the opening chapter of protagonist Ashley Mizuki Robbins’ adventure, players will get a small sample…
UPDATE: EarthBound fans, get your wallets ready! The official Japanese Mother webshop is updated and overflowing with new and returning merch, from adorable plushies of The Chosen Four and Porky, to snazzy keychains. Dive into EarthBound bliss with the full merch collection here! (US shipping is an option, though costs…
Ever since Pokémon Sun & Moon, there have been variants of pre-existing Pokémon species known as regional forms. Until recently, if one wanted to catch one of these forms in the wild, they would have no choice but to do so in that Pokémon’s own region. Fortunately, The Indigo Disk…
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s latest DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part Two: The Indigo Disk, is finally available worldwide. Trainers looking to dive right into The Indigo Disk and visit Blueberry Academy and its Terarium need to be aware that there are certain prerequisites for beginning The Indigo…
