Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app update 2.6.1 raises iOS minimum requirement

Version 2.6.1 of the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app is now available for iOS and Android, with general improvements and bug fixes. On Apple devices, the update changes the minimum supported operating system to iOS 17.0. The release is 63.9 MB. Source: Nintendo

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bring back 7-star Water Tera Type Goodra raids

A 7-star Tera Raid Battle featuring Goodra with the Mightiest Mark is live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from Nov. 6 at 12 a.m. UTC through Nov. 12 at 11:59 p.m. UTC. The powerful Pokémon has a Water Tera Type and can be caught only once per save file; players who caught it in an … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bring back 7-star Water Tera Type Goodra raids

Pokémon Champions Season M-8 Battle Pass Adds Inteleon, Salamence and Garchomp

Pokémon Champions Ranked Battles Season M-8 runs through Nov. 30 at 5:59 p.m. PST, with the Champion Tier and Master Ball Tier ranks 1-3 opening Nov. 10. Players can earn Season Points in Ranked Battles and competitions to level up the free Battle Pass, which includes Inteleon, Garchomp and Inteleon trainer icons, 48 Quick Coupons, … Continue reading Pokémon Champions Season M-8 Battle Pass Adds Inteleon, Salamence and Garchomp

My Nintendo October roundup features new Nintendo Switch Sports Resort rewards and sweepstakes

Nintendo’s October My Nintendo roundup spotlights a Nintendo Switch Sports Resort sweepstakes, a LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time set giveaway and a final chance to enter for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild vinyl soundtrack. The Sports Resort sweepstakes runs through March 3, 2027, and offers five beach-themed prize bundles; … Continue reading My Nintendo October roundup features new Nintendo Switch Sports Resort rewards and sweepstakes

Pokémon Legends: Z-A players unlock Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon Mystery Gift

Pokémon Legends: Z-A players have reached the 660,000-point goal in the Vivillon Challenge by evolving Spewpa, unlocking a future Mystery Gift distribution of Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon. The reward’s release date has not yet been announced. Players can still claim a free Spewpa through Mystery Gift by Nov. 18 at 5:59 p.m. PST; it becomes … Continue reading Pokémon Legends: Z-A players unlock Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon Mystery Gift

Nintendo joins Accessible Games Initiative to highlight accessibility features

Nintendo of America is working with the Entertainment Software Association and other gaming companies on the Accessible Games Initiative, which uses standardized tags to help players identify accessibility features in games. The initiative’s website provides more information about the labels. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2117321428378816991 Source: Nintendo

Pokémon Café ReMix teases Pokémon arriving in early November

A new Pokémon Café ReMix video posted Nov. 1 gathers Pokémon beneath a mysterious moon and previews characters set to appear in the game during the first half of November. Players can welcome the featured Pokémon as staff, with further details available in-game. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OhkFqZ9Gp28 Source: The Pokémon Company

Nintendo’s Screaming Deals sale ends today with savings on Switch games and DLC

Nintendo’s Screaming Deals sale ends Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT, offering limited-time discounts on select digital games and downloadable content for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The deals are available through Nintendo.com and the Nintendo eShop; DLC requires the full game, sold separately. Source: Nintendo.com