Original Super Smash Bros. amiibo will be re-released starting later this year for $12.99 each

All current Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures are compatible with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and any fighter’s amiibo figure from other series will also be supported. There are several characters that don’t have an amiibo yet, such as Pichu and Pokémon Trainer, but you can rest assured that Nintendo will be releasing amiibo for them as well. … Continue reading Original Super Smash Bros. amiibo will be re-released starting later this year for $12.99 each

New president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms Nintendo is “considering various possibilities” for official 3DS successor

Shuntaro Furukawa was recently named Nintendo’s newest president. Following the company’s 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Kyoto Shimbun caught up with the executive to discuss a number of topics. Furukawa weighed in on 3DS as well. He said that “though it’s been around much longer, the 3DS has certain advantages over the Switch such … Continue reading New president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms Nintendo is “considering various possibilities” for official 3DS successor

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee Cup also taking place for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Japan

The two stars of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are getting together this summer for a unique Online Competition. In the Let’s Go! Cup, only these two famous Pokémon will be eligible to participate. Registration for the Let’s Go! Cup begins Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 00:00 UTC. All Trainers will need a Pokémon Trainer Club account, a … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee Cup also taking place for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Japan

Video: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon headline new Extending Summer Trailer for New Nintendo 2DS XL

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the stars of a brand-new promo for New Nintendo 2DS XL, titled Extending Summer Trailer, which you can check out in the embedded video below: Keep summer vibes going all year long with New Nintendo 2DS XL! Explore the Alola region to catch, battle and trade Pokémon. Hit … Continue reading Video: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon headline new Extending Summer Trailer for New Nintendo 2DS XL

Don’t miss your chance to get the Legendary Pokémon distributions for Thundurus and Tornadus from Target by this Saturday, July 28

As part of the ongoing Year of Legendary Pokémon, from July 6 to July 22, Trainers in Europe and Australia were able to grab one of two Legendary Pokémon - Thundurus or Tornadus - via Nintendo Network and add them to their Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Pokémon Sun, or Pokémon Moon game. The two Legendary Pokémon from the Unova region are also now available … Continue reading Don’t miss your chance to get the Legendary Pokémon distributions for Thundurus and Tornadus from Target by this Saturday, July 28

The 24th and final week of the Pokémon Shuffle event cycle is now live, all 24 weeks will begin recycling starting next week

Pokémon Shuffle has begun the 24th and final week of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Escalation Battle from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week: The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Necrozma The Great Challenge Stages are Alolan Sandslash, Carnivine, Azelf, Archeops and Palossand … Continue reading The 24th and final week of the Pokémon Shuffle event cycle is now live, all 24 weeks will begin recycling starting next week

Multiple Pokémon games appear on the latest UK charts for the week ending July 21

It was another great week for the Pokémon franchise in terms of video game sales. Multiple Pokémon games have reappeared on the latest UK software sales charts for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch platforms for the week ending July 21, 2018. These include Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Pokémon Crystal on Nintendo 3DS, as well as Pokkén Tournament … Continue reading Multiple Pokémon games appear on the latest UK charts for the week ending July 21

Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, July 23

The Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is currently unavailable due to maintenance, which is scheduled to last until 11 p.m. EST – so hopefully it shouldn’t be for much longer. During maintenance, all services on the PGL are unavailable, including the official website, features related to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, Game Sync and Rating Battles. … Continue reading Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, July 23