Video: Simulating Avengers Infinity War in Super Smash Bros.

The folks at Game Informer have put together a video feature simulating Avengers Infinity War in Super Smash Bros. with the following Pokémon-related fighter matchups: Thor = Pikachu With thunderous summonings, Thor and Pikachu always have an electrifying presence – literally and figuratively. The god of thunder and Pokémon's yellow mascot are alike in personality … Continue reading Video: Simulating Avengers Infinity War in Super Smash Bros.

Detective Pikachu, Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts, April 16 to 22

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for the 23rd consecutive week. Pokkén Tournament DX and the recently-released Detective Pikachu manage to reappear as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 16, 2018 (Apr 16 - Apr 22) 01./00. [NSW] Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit (Nintendo) … Continue reading Detective Pikachu, Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts, April 16 to 22

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

It’s no longer possible to add points to the Wii Shop Channel, service closes for good in 2019

The Wii Shop Channel is officially closing for good in 2019 and users are no longer able to add points to the digital store. Read on below for the official announcement from Nintendo: As of March 26, 2018, it is no longer possible to add points to the Wii Shop Channel using either a credit … Continue reading It’s no longer possible to add points to the Wii Shop Channel, service closes for good in 2019

Detective Pikachu reappears on the latest Japanese sales charts, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear for 23rd week in a row

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for the 23rd consecutive week. Meanwhile, Detective Pikachu reappears for another consecutive week. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 4/16/18 – 4/22/18 [NSW] Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit (Nintendo, 04/20/18) – 90,410 (New) [PS4] God of War (SIE, 04/20/18) – 46,091 (New) … Continue reading Detective Pikachu reappears on the latest Japanese sales charts, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear for 23rd week in a row

NPD Group reveals Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Pokkén Tournament DX are among the best-selling games of March 2018

The NPD Group has revealed which games were top sellers in the U.S. for March 2018, including Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and Pokkén Tournament DX. The full results in each category are as follows: Nintendo 3DS Detective Pikachu Pokemon: Ultra Sun Pokemon: Ultra Moon Mario Kart 7 Super Smash Bros. Minecraft Super Mario Maker Super Mario 3D Land Kirby: … Continue reading NPD Group reveals Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Pokkén Tournament DX are among the best-selling games of March 2018