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,…
Well, folks, it finally happened. While browsing the My Nintendo amiibo section this morning, I spotted new pricing across all legacy amiibo. Figures that originally retailed for $15.99 are now listed at $19.99, and higher-tier amiibo like TotK Ganondorf, previously priced at $19.99, have jumped to a whopping $29.99. At…
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…
Ever since it was released, Celeste has been something special. The platforming game has made waves on multiple systems, but for its 3rd anniversary, it’s heading back to its humblest of roots. Celeste, in its earliest form, was developed for the Pico-8 game engine by Noel Berry and Maddy Thorson….
Ryza has returned popped back onto the Nintendo Switch with a sequel to her alchemy-focused JRPG. The game introduces more dynamic exploration abilities, letting Ryza delve deep into ancient ruins and explore the world on the hunt for ingredients, while also bringing back old friends and introducing fresh faces. Check…
<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> It’s been a long wait, but it’s finally happening! Nintendo of America has announced that the Animal Crossing X Sanrio amiibo cards are finally coming to the US after a four year wait! The cards were originally released…
As promised, Festivale is almost here! The event, which brings back the dancing peacock Pavé, will involve collecting feathers of different colors. Check out the trailer below: The Festivale update will launch on January 28th ahead of the event itself on February 15th, while the Mario-themed update is…
Things are about to get wild in the upcoming series of ranked battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Beginning on February 1st, Trainers will be allowed to have one restricted Pokémon on their team in ranked mode, and there are more than a few heavy hitters on the list of…
We’re less than a month away from the release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, and the wait is becoming too much to bear! Thankfully, Nintendo UK has shared some new info, a bunch of screenshots, and more details on the game’s updated controls and player movement. The…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is going to be four years old in just a couple of months from now. And yet, if you think that’s stopped people from playing or if you think you’ve seen everything the game has to offer, prepare for a reality check…
Early this morning, several users and media outlets across the internet went into a frenzy as they informed audiences and followers that Konami was supposedly shutting down its gaming division as early as next week. The rumor began due to a company briefing document signifying that its gaming divisions were…
Are you a fan of theatrical performances and Pokémon? Bandai Spirits’ next Pokémon-themed lottery collection combines these two worlds, bringing Galarian Ponyta and Pikachu to the center stage. While this new lineup of products from The Pokémon Company and Bandai Spirits is not currently available for purchase, customers in Japan…
Working with Activision, Vicarious Visions had been on a roll. They spearheaded Crash Bandicoot’s ongoing revival by developing the N. Sane Trilogy, and recently released Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. For all you toys-to-life fans, they were also a key piece of the Skylanders puzzle. Going forward, though,…
Katsuhiro Harada needs no introduction with respect to fighting games. As his Twitter bio states, he’s worked on Tekken for the past 26 years, regularly attending events and communicating with fans the world over. One such interaction over the weekend will certainly be interesting to Nintendo fans, as Harada-san “would…
Mother merch just won’t stop coming, though this latest piece is an interesting surprise. Recently, Hobonichi has had a little pop-up shop at the Shibuya PARCO building (home of the Nintendo Tokyo store) and has been selling exclusive goods. One of these was so popular, it’s finding its way to…
