What can Nintendo’s Super Mario Run learn from Pokemon GO?

Super Mario Run, the first-ever official mobile game starring Mario, launches later this week. Akin to Pokemon GO, it features one of Nintendo's strongest franchises. What can Super Mario Run learn from Pokemon? Read on to find out. Pokémon GO had novelty (by mainstreaming augmented reality), and was able to integrate itself into users’ lives … Continue reading What can Nintendo’s Super Mario Run learn from Pokemon GO?

Pikachu meet-and-greet sessions to take place every Friday in December at Nintendo NY

The Nintendo NY store in New York is hosting several meet-and-greet sessions every Friday in December - starting tonight, December 2, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET. Visitors will be able to interact with Pikachu and chat live with Nintendo mascots Mario and Luigi. The dates and times for the character appearances are listed … Continue reading Pikachu meet-and-greet sessions to take place every Friday in December at Nintendo NY

Pokemon and Nintendo 3DS advertising begins appearing on Kindle

Kindle users may see new Nintendo 3DS advertising on their device, as another way to promote some of the hottest games on the handheld - along with the slogan, "There's no play like it." One ad that was recently spotted features Pokemon mascot Pikachu, Mario from Super Mario Maker, Isabelle from Animal Crossing and Elsa … Continue reading Pokemon and Nintendo 3DS advertising begins appearing on Kindle

Pokemon game rumored to be coming to Nintendo Switch during its first year

We already know that Pokemon games are in the works for Nintendo Switch, but when can you expect to get your hands on the first one? According to rumormonger Emily Rogers, the upcoming console's first-year lineup includes Pokemon - in addition to 3D Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, Splatoon, a new franchise, a … Continue reading Pokemon game rumored to be coming to Nintendo Switch during its first year

Mario Pikachu announced as official Pokemon merch

The Pokemon Company and Nintendo have announced an official mashup between two of the biggest mascots in entertainment, Pikachu and Mario. A wide range of products of Pokemon posing as popular Mario characters will go on sale at the National Pokemon Center in Kyoto, Japan, later this month - featuring Pikachu as Mario, Pikachu as … Continue reading Mario Pikachu announced as official Pokemon merch

Pokemon meets Super Mario