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    Microsoft’s Killer Instinct Gold, which was originally developed by Rare, can now be played on Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack tier. Just a few months ago, the original Killer Instinct was added to the Super Nintendo library on NSO which itself was a port of Killer Instinct arcade, but Gold…

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    The Pokémon Trading Card Game is one of the most successful pieces of the greater Pokémon franchise, with fans collecting cards for nearly 30 years now. The extent of the TCG isn’t just limited to the usual packs and boxes found in stores, but to special collaborations as well. Ever…

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    In a rather humorous bit of discovery related to Super Mario 64, one YouTuber discovered that you can get trapped in the game’s star selection menu for two and a quarter years if you wait a ridiculously long time to select a stage. How long must you wait? Two and…

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September 29th, 2020

Ash’s Pikachu Mystery Gift campaign announced for Pokémon Sword & Shield

Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: News, Switch

In honor of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s upcoming release of  The Crown Tundra DLC, Ash’s Pikachu is returning for a new round of distribution. The iconic Electric-type star is also bringing Ash’s hat collection, making this a big Pikachu Party. Eight different hats made the journey which means there are…

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September 29th, 2020

Pokémon Home adding Pokémon GO connectivity “by the end of the year”

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Mobile, Switch

The Pokémon Company may’ve already rolled out Pokémon Home but for many Trainers it’s been a long wait for this moment. Announced as part of today’s Crown Tundra news update, Pokémon GO connectivity will be added to Home “by the end of the year.” While that’s good news for anyone…

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September 29th, 2020

Head to the Crown Tundra in Pokémon Sword and Shield on October 22nd

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

As promised yesterday, the Pokémon Company has shared new information and a new trailer for the second half of the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. The Crown Tundra, featuring an all new area and Pokémon as well as new gameplay opportunities, will arrive October 22nd.     A trailer debuted…

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September 29th, 2020

Galarian Slowking and Gigantamax Melmetal revealed for Pokémon Sword & Shield’s Expansion Pass

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

Today the Pokémon Company dropped a few new Sword & Shield Expansion Pass updates, and within the reveal were two new forms of Pokémon. As teased way back when the Expansion Pass was first revealed, we have a proper look at Galarian Slowking. What sets this Poison/Psychic powerhouse apart from…

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September 29th, 2020

New Pokémon music video “Gotcha!” from Bump of Chicken released

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Merchandise

The Pokémon Company closed out today’s Expansion Pass update stream with a new music video collaboration with Bump of Chicken, a Japanese rock group you may be familiar with from the Tales of the Abyss and Final Fantasy: Type-0 vocal themes. In the music video, we’re taken on a nostalgic…

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September 29th, 2020

Catch the Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass updates

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

More details are being shared for Pokémon Sword & Shield’s Expansion Pass! Check out the stream as it happens below:    

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September 29th, 2020

Kirby Pupupu Illumination prizes coming to Round 1 locations across Japan

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Merchandise

Oh the allure of crane games and UFO catchers. We feel it plenty – why else would we as an outlet have provided daily updates for the 3DS Badge Arcade? Yet there’s no beating the thrill of actually walking away with a prize, and as Autumn chill sets in it…

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September 29th, 2020

Plumeria announced as Fire Emblem Heroes’ next Mythic addition

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Mobile

To Fire Emblem Heroes’ credit it’s told four separate storylines in its years of service. Pulling from Norse myth, the current plot concerns the Realm of Dreams, or Ljósálfheimr. Where there are dreams there are nightmares, though, and that’s where the game’s next Mythic Hero hails from.     From…

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September 29th, 2020

Hiei gameplay trailer brings more Yu Yu Hakusho to Jump Force

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

Jump Force’s second DLC season has just passed the halfway point, showcasing more of Yu Yu Hakusho’s Hiei. Though there are already fire wielding characters in the roster (even ones wielding dark flames like his) Hiei still manages to stand out and represent the early 90’s classic.     After…

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September 29th, 2020

Puyo Puyo Champions has another secret character code for Valkyrie Arle

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

Recently Puyo Puyo Champions saw an update that added some very welcome gameplay features. Along with those came two secret characters available by entering specific inputs on the character select – Rafisol and Paprisu. Turns out they weren’t the only ones, though!   SURPRISE!! Valkyrie Arle is in Puyo Puyo…

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September 28th, 2020

Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros.-themed free printable weekly schedules available at Play Nintendo

Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: News

Getting back into the groove sometimes takes a bit of prep work, like making a weekly schedule. Whether you’re just starting out in elementary school or “an adult” that needs a spare page to add to their journal, Play Nintendo’s latest freebie is perfect for all ages. A basic Monday…

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September 28th, 2020

Nintendo of America announces Mario Kart North American Open October 2020 competition

Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: News, Switch

As summer transforms into fall, Nintendo is keeping the North American Open tournament events coming! This coming weekend it’s all about ARMS, but from Friday, October 9th, through Sunday, October 11th, it’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s time to shine again. Nintendo of America made the announcement on Twitter today, tweeting…

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