Nintendo confirms plans to support Nintendo 3DS in 2019 and beyond

The following comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima, in regard to the company's plans of supporting Nintendo 3DS in 2019 and beyond: We will continue the Nintendo 3DS business by leveraging its installed base and rich software library. We believe it is important to leverage the rich library of Nintendo 3DS series titles to drive … Continue reading Nintendo confirms plans to support Nintendo 3DS in 2019 and beyond

Nintendo officially outlines its plans for E3 2018, video presentation on June 12, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch and much more

Nintendo is returning to the E3 video game trade show in June with fan-favorite activities and new features to keep watchers around the world and attendees in Los Angeles engaged and having fun. As in recent years, Nintendo will focus its E3 activities on games coming soon, with a special spotlight given to a key … Continue reading Nintendo officially outlines its plans for E3 2018, video presentation on June 12, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch and much more

Pokémon Crystal and Detective Pikachu reappear atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending April 25

Multiple Pokémon games have reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts in Japan, including the re-released classic Pokémon Crystal and Detective Pikachu. The Japanese eShop charts for the period between April 19 and April 25 are as follows: Nintendo 3DS eShop Charts Tobidasu! Nyanko Daisensou Pocket Monsters Crystal Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Combi Tanjou Ice … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and Detective Pikachu reappear atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending April 25

Nintendo applies for new patent on digital card format, likely related to Pokémon

Nintendo has filed a patent application for a digital card format and corresponding images and details suggest that it will be used for something related to the Pokémon franchise. Nintendo recently submitted an application for a “non-limiting example game apparatus” that includes a “card display screen including an image of a card object” displayed on … Continue reading Nintendo applies for new patent on digital card format, likely related to Pokémon

Video: Nintendo Minute hosts visit Nintendo’s headquarters in Kyoto, Japan

Nintendo Minute hosts Kit and Krysta recently had an opportunity to visit Nintendo's headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. You can check out some of their journey via the Nintendo Minute episode in the video below: Hi Everyone! Today is a special day for many reasons. First, we got to go on a really exciting trip to … Continue reading Video: Nintendo Minute hosts visit Nintendo’s headquarters in Kyoto, Japan

The Ultra Kalos Classic Online Competition is now underway in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players can now battle with only Pokémon found in the Kalos Pokédex as part of the Kalos Ultra Classic Online Competition! Trainers experienced the Kalos region first in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, but for the Ultra Kalos Classic, you need either Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon to compete. … Continue reading The Ultra Kalos Classic Online Competition is now underway in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Special hour-long episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episode airs in Japan, plus brand-new trailer for Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story

An hour-long episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon aired a couple hours ago in Japan. This special episode was followed by a brand-new trailer for Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story, which was accompanied by a special message from the cast of the upcoming film. This new trailer has yet to be spotted online, … Continue reading Special hour-long episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episode airs in Japan, plus brand-new trailer for Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story

Pokémon GO developer Niantic shares facts about Professor Willow’s childhood and parents

To commemorate Professor Willow’s expanded role in Pokémon GO, Niantic has dedicated this entire week to the man himself. During Professor Willow Week, the developer wants players of its immensely-popular mobile game to share Professor Willow fanart and cosplay. Niantic is posting its favorites throughout the week. In addition, the developer is now sharing some Professor Willow facts for Professor Willow Week. According to Niantic, … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic shares facts about Professor Willow’s childhood and parents