Welcome back to our in-depth exploration of the history of amiibo! In our previous segment, we delved into the first half of 2015, covering the releases of Waves 3 and 4 of the Super Smash Bros. amiibo line, as well as the debut of the Super Mario Bros. amiibo series….
Another Dynamax Pokémon debuts in Pokemon GO! This time Drilbur, a Ground-type Pokémon, will be entering the Dynamax pool (and is a good Dynamax Pokémon for battles against Dynamax Charmander, Gigantamax Charizard, Dynamax Beldum, and Dynamax Falinks). (For more details about the Season of Max Out, you can check out…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Nintendo UK has released a new infographic showcasing all of the wonders that reside inside the Joy-Cons. From HD Rumble, an IR Motion Camera and an NFC Touchpoint, there really is more than meets the eye inside Nintendo’s new controllers.
During an investor call today, Activision has confirmed that there is no new Skylanders game coming to consoles in 2017. This marks the first time since the series launched in 2011 that a new title would not be released in a given year. There is NO new Skylanders console game…
As the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild draws ever closer, more and more details about the game trickle through. And after a revealing, meticulous feature on the game in this month’s issue, GameInformer has also released an interview with the two most prominent figures in…
A whole slew of new Switch videos are here for your enjoyment! Of the 28 games offered in 1-2-Switch, 18 of them are covered in this latest series of visuals from Nintendo, with each one dedicated to a specific title. From wizard duals to eating contests, you can get a…
One of the most charming games releasing soon after the Switch launches next month is Puyo Puyo Tetris, and now we finally know how long we’ll have to wait to get our hands on the puzzling cross-over in the west. Sega has announced the game will launch in North America…
With the Switch and its accompanying launch title Breath of the Wild a mere three weeks and two days away, Nintendo’s marketing machine is ramping up. Visitors to the official Japanese page for the imminent Zelda entry can check out new footage from the game, highlighting various key areas and…
Nintendo has released a new, three minute overview trailer featuring all the ins and outs of the upcoming Nintendo Switch. The ad focuses on using the Switch and its peripherals, including amiibo, Joy-Con controllers and the Pro Controller. Alongside the newly shared video below, Nintendo included brand new Super Mario…
Game Informer just released a treasure trove of Breath of the Wild details in its just-released March issue. With less than a month before the latest Zelda adventure is released on the Switch and the Wii U, we now have the most in-depth information about the the title than we’ve ever…
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Nintendo Newscast! This week, Amiibo Jason discussed everything Zelda with Alex from Zelda Universe! Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts! You can also listen to the audio version of Episode 16 below, and subscribe…
Nintendo recently held its usual Corporate Management Policy Briefing, a meeting where the company’s leaders and frontrunners in gaming development come together to discuss products and the state of the company in general. Quite a few topics were brought up during the Q&A portion of the briefing, one of which…
GameInformer has a long history of stand-out magazine covers but it may have knocked it out of the park with this month’s issue, which will focus on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It features Link and Zelda, divided by the Master Sword. Check it out: The outlet…
Those worried about sports games coming to Nintendo Switch seem to have less and less reason to worry as time goes on. In an interview with GameReactor, EA’s Peter Moore has confirmed that the previously announced FIFA game for Nintendo Switch is, in fact, FIFA 18. Moore also explained that…
