For those who aren’t up on the current economy in Japan, a recent stock market update has seen Nintendo inch ever closer to becoming the sixth largest company in Japan by market valuation. Having recently crossed $100 billion in value, Nintendo is just a couple of billion dollars away from…
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…
While this time of the year is known as the season of giving, there’s still a specialness about the memories we have of receiving gifts from loved ones and spending time together playing games over Winter Break — especially when it involves Nintendo. Some of those cherished experiences may have…
If there are two things I love during the winter season it’s the holidays we adore celebrating with one another and taking time off to replay Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo (or the Game Boy Advance) for the hundredth time. Every December, my family and I typically take…
We all need some songs to put on in the background while we stare into the flickering flames of a yule log and contemplate our existential quandaries, and this year we’ve selected a few choice Nintendo tracks that you can relax to whilst surrounded by friends and family. First up…
In celebration of the death of 2020, Pokémon GO will be holding a New Year’s event that brings lots of other reasons to celebrate 2021. The main gimmick to this year’s event is that Slowpoke is late to the party, and players will be able to find the Water/Psychic-type wearing…
While it’s easy to kick 2020 out the door, XSeed has decided to look back at all their releases this year. Sure, some aren’t on Switch, but it was still a great year for them from a Nintendo perspective thanks to some familiar fun and surprising hits. Not…
Nintendo and the Pokémon Company continue to find new, interesting ways to share familiar information. If you read and follow us you’ve no doubt heard what we’ve had to say about the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass and you’ve maybe even visited it yourself. But how about checking them…
Appletun is one of the best new Pokémon that Pokémon Sword and Shield gave the world. It is a living apple pie mixed with a smol dragon. Those little droopy bits? Those aren’t ears, those are eyes – amazing. It’s doing its best, and now you can savor that sweetness…
Switch owners (or at least Smash fans) have no doubt gotten to know Terry Bogard a lot better since he joined Ultimate’s roster. You can also find plenty of other Fatal Fury titles on the eShop thanks to the ongoing Arcade Archives series. If those classics aren’t your speed or…
We’re getting closer to Bravely Default II’s February release and it looks like Square Enix Japan is gearing up its marketing for the game, kicking things off with an exploration of one of the towns – the magic kingdom of Wiswald. Check out its lush vegetation as well as its…
2020 is nearly over and done with, and like many I’m ready to watch this shambling mound of disappointment wither away. That said, it clearly wasn’t completely terrible. Need some proof? Nintendo’s ready to rewind and repackage last year as a bunch of fun statistics, which I swear isn’t an…
Version 10.1.0 has come to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, fully unleashing Sephiroth on the world. As a legendary video game villain, it’s only fitting he get a fitting welcome now that his Challenge is complete. Therefore, it’s time for darkness to descend on Smash. 【トーナメントイベント】12/25(金)から3日間、闇をまとったファイターのみが出場できる「闇にリユニオンせよ シャドウトーナメント」を開催！ 勝ち進むほど、豪華なスピリッツが手に入ります。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/QOAKUi2DVp —…
The Pokémon Company and Original Stitch have one more surprise this year. Following the release of Pokémon Bandanas and Pokémon Masks, this particular drop is a special, “free with purchase while supplies last” and utilizes patterns from the Kanto and Johto lines. Introducing, mini-pouches! Purchase a Pokémon Shirt…
