What Star Pieces do and how to get them in Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Star Pieces provide a 50 percent boost in the amount of Stardust you earn from all sources within a 30-minute period. Ideally, you want to use it smartly and combine as many different actions into that period to maximize the output. For example, you could wait to hatch a bunch of Pokémon … Continue reading What Star Pieces do and how to get them in Pokémon GO

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon online maintenance concludes, March 8

Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon were offline for a few hours earlier today, March 8, due to scheduled Nintendo Network maintenance. The official date and time for this maintenance was from Thursday, March 8, 2018 6:00 PM – Thursday, March 8, 2018 8:00 PM Pacific Time. During the maintenance window, all network services … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon online maintenance concludes, March 8

Massive Pikachu displays showcased throughout Nihonbashi Takashimaya mall for Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe

The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo is set to open in Tokyo, Japan, on March 14. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, Nihonbashi Takashimaya mall has set up various displays featuring none other than Pikachu. These displays … Continue reading Massive Pikachu displays showcased throughout Nihonbashi Takashimaya mall for Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe

Detective Pikachu offers a glimpse of what the next generation of Pokémon might look on Nintendo Switch

The folks at USgamer have put together an analysis piece explaining why they think Detective Pikachu offers a glimpse of what the next generation of Pokémon might look on Nintendo Switch. Read on below for a few excerpts from their in-depth feature: It hasn't been until recently that the games have started to turn the … Continue reading Detective Pikachu offers a glimpse of what the next generation of Pokémon might look on Nintendo Switch

New Detective Pikachu gameplay footage unveiled during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation

The Detective Pikachu game is now available to pre-purchase and pre-load via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS in Japan, North America and Europe – ahead of its global launch on March 23. The downloadable version of the upcoming game requires 14,082 blocks, which equates to about 1.7 GB. The Detective Pikachu amiibo will also be released on March … Continue reading New Detective Pikachu gameplay footage unveiled during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation

Detective Pikachu theme now available on Nintendo 3DS with digital versions of the game in Europe until April 22

The Detective Pikachu game is now available to pre-purchase and pre-load via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS in Japan, North America and Europe - ahead of its global launch on March 23. The downloadable version of the upcoming game requires 14,082 blocks, which equates to about 1.7 GB. The Detective Pikachu theme has also been released in Japan … Continue reading Detective Pikachu theme now available on Nintendo 3DS with digital versions of the game in Europe until April 22

New Super Smash Bros. game is coming to Nintendo Switch THIS YEAR

During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo officially confirmed that Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch is in development. The upcoming title has yet to be given an official title, but its first teaser confirms that characters from Splatoon known as Inklings will be joining the fray alongside Pikachu, Jigglypuff and other established fighters. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch launches later this … Continue reading New Super Smash Bros. game is coming to Nintendo Switch THIS YEAR