Arguably the most important thing for a new console owner to do is make sure they keep their hardware safe. That’s especially true for handhelds, as their ability to be carried around on the go also makes them far more liable to be dropped, damaged, or otherwise harmed. The best…
As excited as I am about the idea of sitting down with my system to game, I’m just as passionate to collect accessories for my system. What does that mean exactly? I absolutely love personalizing my systems — I always have when it’s come to handheld devices. And personally speaking,…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Want to feel thematically appropriate with the red plumber’s 35th anniversary or just in need of a stylish new background? For those of you who find the shiny branded artwork that Super Mario 3D All-Stars utilizes mesmerizing, you can now grab two different wallpaper sets from the My Nintendo store…
Pikachu’s latest game-face counterpart is hitting his adorable sweet line of treats very soon! To all Pokémon Trainers living in Japan who enjoy Pikachu Sweets, the dessert component of the Pokémon Café, you can look forward to the evolution pocket monster joining the delectable refreshables lineup. Starting October 2nd, Eevee-themed…
Calling all Super Mario Bros. fans! The time is now to see if you’ve completed enough My Nintendo missions to redeem the coveted Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Pin Set #1. Available while supplies last, you’ll want to check if you’ve completed five missions, including purchasing and registering Super Mario…
Flying through outer space means you’re likely going to find Stars, and that’s extra true for Mario’s own interstellar adventure! Super Mario Galaxy is where these celestial collectibles make the most sense, and there’s quite a few to spin and launch your way to. Read on to learn just how…
Isle Delfino is looking a little dim, and it’s up to Mario to brighten things up! That’s where the Shine Sprites come in, scattered across the resort. Shadow Mario’s mischief has gotten Mario framed for the summer time gloom and now to clear his name and the skies he has…
Game Freak, the primary developer of the Pokémon game series, has officially trademarked a new name in China. Formerly known as “遊戲富利克” (which is close to “Game Freak” in English), the company has changed its name to “遊戲狂想家” (“Game Maniac”) according to a Weibo post by NS News Flash. The…
All good things come in threes. You’ll know this if you picked up Super Mario 3D All-Stars, which features three of Mario’s greatest ever games (though the inclusion of Super Mario Galaxy 2 wouldn’t hurt), but it also applies to one of the plumber’s most flashiest moves in Super Mario…
The cross-promotion you didn’t think would happen is becoming a reality – Pokémon and the world of Pairs Fashion Week. Thanks to a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and luxury designer brand Longchamp Paris, a line of Pokémon-themed handbags is coming soon. Ahead of the collection’s North American announcement (Nylon…
Launching himself off walls since 1996, Mario was doing parkour way before it became cool. The Wall Kick (sometimes known as the “Wall Jump”) is a tricky move to master in Super Mario 3D All-Stars’ rendition of Super Mario 64 (and in the original game, too), but with its potential…
Two years of taps, swipes, and hoarding Wyrmite later and Dragalia Lost is set to celebrate its birthday once again. A special Dragalia Digest broadcast has been announced to explain the game’s 2nd Anniversary plans. A new Dragalia Digest will air around Sept. 24, 8 PM PT! We’re bringing you…
While we all welcomed and celebrated the return of Mario’s finest moments last week, we also had to bid farewell to another of Nintendo’s greatest successes. After nine years of service, production has ended for the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo has now issued an official statement on the matter to GamesIndustry.biz….
Well, this is quite the unexpected studio acquisition. Microsoft has played its biggest card yet when it comes to its next gen plans, announcing that it has acquired ZeniMax Media and by proxy Bethesda for $7.5 billion. The publisher behind Doom, Fallout, and the Elder Scrolls has been on Xbox…
