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Pokémon GO x Pokémon Air Adventures Global Event Detail, Mega Latias and Mega Latios Debut
It's been a busy week with multiple announcements for Pokémon GO and Niantic isn't stopping. This time it's the long-delayed Pokémon Air Adventures event and its new global event for 2022. As it's been a year since it was originally…
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Event Details Announced, Tickets Now Available
Nearly a month after its first announcement, Niantic has leaked even more details about this year's Pokémon GO Fest. The event, which follows on from the previous two Pokémon GO Fest events, will not be limited to certain locations…
How Nintendo’s pink character became the game’s surprise hero
Kirby celebrates his birthday on Wednesday, after 30 years of being one of the most family-friendly faces in the gameParental and political outrage over video games such as Mortal Kombat, Wolfenstein 3D, and Night Trap made 1992 one of the…
Dragon Ball games are only found in Japan
Since its debut in Shonen Jump in 1984, Dragon Ball has become one of the most popular and recognizable anime series of all time. Like many popular shows, Dragon Ball has received many video games throughout its run and even a few after.…
Best Nintendo 3DS-exclusive games to download before the eShop closes
The Nintendo 3DS was Nintendo's last "true handheld" before the Nintendo Switch merged the company's two models into a hybrid console and was a more than worthy successor to the hugely popular Nintendo DS console, which sold for 75, 94…
Former Star Fox Artist Wants To See Nintendo Port Of Star Fox Zero On Switch
Do it
After six long years, Star Fox Zero has been dormant on the now dead Wii U console. But a former artist wants to see the Nintendo port Star Fox Zero to Switch, and is just one of many industry forces calling for its return.…
Pokemon TCG Time Gazer & Space Juggler Preview: Kleavor & More
| The next two Pokémon TCG to come to Japan have been revealed. Despiser of time and space juggler will come out at the same time. They focus on the Origin Formes of Sinnoh Legendaries Palkia and Dialga which were revealed in the…
Top 5 gaming countries revealed in 2022 — GameTyrant
The Japanese gaming community is among the most mature in the world, with an entire generation growing up playing video games, a community that once accounted for 20% of the entire gaming industry. Nevertheless, Japan is the third largest…
Kirby transforms into a grocery bag as a My Nintendo Reward item
Kirby put 99 things in his mouth in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and a plastic grocery bag wasn't one of them. Now Nintendo has decided to turn it into a new My Nintendo Rewards item. Kirby Grocery and Forgotten Land is now available on…
Random: See inside the real-life Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Stamp Rally
Image: Kate GrayIn 2021, Japan's Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Aquarium held an Animal Crossing: New Horizons-related event that allowed visitors to participate in an actual stamp rally, just like in the game.
Obviously there was no…
Advanced Wars Remake Reportedly Unlocked Early For One Player
A Switch user claimed he was able to play Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp shortly after his preloaded copy appeared to unlock on the game's original release date.User @killetheth tweeted a screenshot of the game with the caption, "I was…
Video Games Market Size, Growth Drivers and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – The research study on the video game market offers you detailed and precise analyzes to strengthen your position on the market. It provides the latest updates and powerful insights into the video game industry…
Review – 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim for Switch
Let's Waste No Time - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a testament to video games as an art and storytelling medium.
It was one of my favorites of 2020 and will likely be a favorite of 2022 again. If the idea of a multi-character sci-fi…
Breath of the Wild Fan Art Captures One of Gaming’s Most Enchanting Creatures
The fan art for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild captures all the fiery glory of the dragon Dinraal in one stunning nighttime image.
A new piece of breath of the wild fan…
Game companies take a break from Russian business
When Russian tanks began rolling across Ukrainian soil on February 24, the immediate global reaction was surprisingly swift. Governments have come together to impose tough sanctions on Moscow, while international companies have begun…
The Shy Guys First Appearance Wasn’t Actually In A Mario Game
The iconic Shy Guys of mario franchise have been in a ton of games over the years. They're up there with Goombas, Chain Chomps, Boos, and Koopa Troopas in terms of always being present in games. However, what makes Shy Guys special is…
1996 Japan Exclusive Super Mario 64 Guide Taken Offline by Nintendo
An internet archive of a really neat Super Mario 64 strategy guide from 1996 has been taken offline following a takedown notice from Nintendo.Super Mario 64 Complete Clear Guide Book is not a regular strategy guide. It's filled with…
Yoshitaka Amano, one of the world’s leading illustrators and character designers, joins the…
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com. GensoKishi Online, the GameFi and metaverse incarnation of the award-winning Nintendo…
Microsoft announces collaboration with Sonic Movie 2; Furry Controllers and Custom Console
Microsoft has announced that it is collaborating with Sega and Paramount to offer custom Xbox controllers and an Xbox Series S based on the next sonic the hedgehog 2 movie. This limited-time Xbox Series S features a golden ring portal…
5 PS1 RPGs worth reviving
A handful of classic PS1 JRPG franchises are about to see remasters or new installments, but why stop there? Here are a few other contestants who need another shot on modern platforms.
A new ocean of stars is on the way, Chrono-Cross is…
Apollo Justice filed in Japan
On March 15, 2022, Capcom revealed that it had filed a trademark Apollo Justice in Japan on March 7, 2022. What is notable about this brand is that it uses the localized naming convention instead of the franchise's Japanese name, Gyakuten…
Switch’s best-selling games in Japan after five years, according to Famitsu
Image: NintendoThe Nintendo Switch recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, and Japanese publication Famitsu took the opportunity to compile a list of the "top 35" best-selling games in the country since the console's launch.
While Mario…
Recap Nintendo: Advance Wars Delayed Indefinitely Due to “Recent World Events” During…
Source: Rebecca Spear / iMore
Welcome, everyone, to this week's Nintendo recap! Thursday was Mario Day and as such, several companies decided to celebrate by putting Mario games on sale and announcing new products. In more serious news,…
Bandai Namco Announces Physical Switch Release .hack//GU Last Recode
Update: .hack//GU last recode was released today, so here's a launch trailer:
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Original story : After a note for Switch in August, .hack//GU last recode was…
Chaos;Head Noah & Chaos;Child Double Pack available for pre-order in English; October 2022…
Video game retailer VideoGamesPlus has launched store pages for the currently unconfirmed English version of Chaos;Head Noah & Chaos;Child Double Pack. Their tweet announcing the Standard and Steelbook editions of this package…
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined available for pre-order now
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Natsume has announced that you can now pre-order the newest entry in the beloved multi-directional shooter series, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, in America and…
Sunbreak should avoid landing too close to Splatoon 3
Switch owners have a lot to look forward to thanks to major titles including Kirby and the Forgotten Land, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 3and pokemon scarlet and Purple fulfilling the Nintendo 2022…
What do you want to be the next HD-2D game?
With Triangle strategyof the launch and the recent reveal of the live alive remaster, our eyes are on Square Enix's "HD-2D" efforts. What do you want to see in the next HD-2D game? A remaster? A tribute to a classic? The Siliconera…
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero will be released on September 27 on PlayStation 4, Nintendo…
NIS America announced that The Legend of Heroes: The Trails of Zero will launch on September 27 on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam, Epic, GOG).If you are not already familiar, zero trails and Trails to Azure are a duology of…
After months at the top, Final Fantasy 16 is no longer the most anticipated in Japan in favor of…
Famitsu magazine produces a monthly ranking in which players vote for their favorites.
Like the rest of the games in the franchise, Final Fantasy XVI is one of the most anticipated titles for gamers around the world.!-->…
10 Best Video Games That Were Never Localized
Gambling is a global phenomenon. From big franchises to unique experiences, there's so much to offer in the game. And there's not enough time in the world to play all the good games.
RELATED: 10 Best Japanese Horror Games That Never Got…
Virtual Reality in Gaming Market Size, Scope, Growth, Competitive Analysis – SONY, Microsoft,…
New Jersey, United States,- The latest report published by Verified Market Reports indicates that the Virtual reality in the gaming market is expected to accelerate sharply in the coming years. Analysts have studied market drivers,…
Android 21 (Lab Coat) is now available in Dragon Ball FighterZ
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Update #2 : Android 21 (Lab Coat) is now available as paid DLC, it will cost you $4.99 or your regional equivalent.
Update : To conclude Dragon Ball Games…
Pokémon Travel Show with a Pikachu Bus on Japanese TV
Driver side visibility is very, very poor. Picture: ©TV Tokyo・Pokémon・ShoPro ©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©PokémonIn April, a new Pokemon variety show is coming to television in Japan. The live action program is!-->!-->…
Nintendo Reveals Japan’s Best-Selling 3DS eShop Titles
Nintendo has released a list of the best-selling 3DS eShop games between 2011 and 2020, with many download-only games.
This download ranking was recently uploaded on Nintendo's official Japanese website (as spotted by Everything about…
Chaos;Head Noah shares brief pre-order trailer for Nintendo Switch in Japan
Developer Mages' official Youtube channel has shared a brief teaser trailer of approximately 40 seconds for the upcoming Nintendo Switch Japanese release. Chaos;Head Noah & Chaos;Child Double Packexplaining the principle of chaos;…
How Square’s Xenogears Became Nintendo’s Xenoblade Chronicles
With fire emblem, Xenoblade Chronicles is perhaps the most prominent RPG in Nintendo's first-party lineup. A one-part open world, one-part sci-fantasy epic, the franchise has won critical acclaim for its real-time gameplay, beautifully…
ZeniMax Asia and Tango Gameworks announce Hero Dice for iOS, Android
ZeniMax Asia announced hero dicethe first mobile game of The Evil Within series and Ghostwire: Tokyo Tango Gameworks developer. It will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play this spring in Japan. Here is an overview of…
Nintendo says component shortages involving Switch are starting to impact gross profit
It's no secret that there have been component shortages for all kinds of tech, including Switch. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has now said the situation is beginning to impact the company's gross profit due to rising costs.During…
Disgaea 6 Complete announced for PS5, PS4 and PC release this summer
A year after its timed exclusive for Nintendo Switch, NIS America is announcing Disgaea 6 Complete for PC, PS4, and PS5 this summer.
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Round Up: Here’s What Was In Nintendo’s Direct Stream In Japan (February 2022)
Nintendo's latest Direct presentation was filled with all sorts of announcements and trailers, but some of them were only revealed when it aired in Japan. For your convenience, we have collected all Japan-only news and put it on one page.…
New Horizons gets a whopping 1,920-page guide
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting the mother of all guidebooks in Japan with a massive 1,920-page book on March 4, 2022. The huge guidebook will be available for purchase for 1,980 yen ($17.15). That's almost 1 yen per page or less…
From the ‘crack’ of 1983 to $180.3 billion in 2021: Here’s how video games managed…
It is not entirely clear to whom this should be attributed. the authorship of the first video game. In the home stretch of the 1940s, American physicists Thomas T. Goldsmith and Estle Ray Mann designed a peculiar entertainment device…
10 Super Nintendo RPGs That Defined The Genre
Vgames of ideas can tell incredible stories and it's amazing how much the medium has evolved in a reasonably short period of time. The latest video games continue to amaze audiences, but much of what is now fundamental to the medium…
PlayStation and Switch sales suffer as games war escalates
Shares of Sony and Nintendo, the respective makers of the PlayStation and Switch, stumbled on Thursday as the two Japanese giants slashed their console sales forecasts. The fall comes as the two companies grapple with the ongoing global…
A Universal Theme Park Patent Could Finally Make ‘Pokémon’ Real, Kinda
If you've ever wanted to chill out with your Bulbasaur friend at your favorite theme park, we've got something good to tell you - well, sort of.A new patent from Universal might not do Pokemon real - still waiting for that one, Elon - but…
NES ‘Legend of Zelda’ fan recreates his map in Lego blocks
NES fan "Legend of Zelda" has recreated the original map of the classic Nintendo game title in Lego blocks.
(Photo: by BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP via Getty Images)A man walks past a logo of Japanese company…
Remember the last Nintendo IP you forgot
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Did you know that every year Nintendo releases at least one new IP? That's right, they haven't missed a year since 1983, when the Famicom launched in Japan.…
Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe Set to Open Summer 2025
Universal Orlando's fourth theme park, Epic Universe, is set to open in the summer of 2025, according to Comcast, Universal's parent company. Comcast's full annual report for 2021 reported strong ridership growth and reported profits as…
F-Zero Switch release date speculation: Is the franchise dead?
Of all the Nintendo franchises, F-Zero may have been the dirtiest. Ever since the console launched, fans have been hoping for a F-Zero Switch Release Date, but Nintendo is content to let the series lie dormant. We'll look at the chances…
Handheld Game Console Market Overview, Cost Structure Analysis, Growth Opportunities and Forecast to…
The market research report titled " Global Handheld Game Console Market: Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2021-2027 » published by MR Accuracy Reports provides an insightful understanding of the growth…
10 Nintendo Games That Are Better When You’re An Adult
There are more and more names emerging as iconic developers and creative minds in the gaming industry, but there are also certain titans who have been around for decades, like Nintendo. Nintendo is still one of the biggest first-party…
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is coming to Nintendo Switch Online in February
The terrible story of Termina will come to Nintendo Switch next month when the original Nintendo 64 version of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask will join the growing list of 64-bit games on the Nintendo Switch Online + expansion…
Monster Hunter Rise Has Collab With Universal Studios Japan, As Sunbreak Teases Continue
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Rise of the Monster Hunter is a game that keeps on giving, with Capcom continuing to roll out regular free updates as we approach the summer's major…
‘My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble’ Releases Free Battle Royale Game: Nintendo, PlayStation,…
The popular manga and anime franchise "My Hero Academia" will have a new spin-off in the form of a new free-to-play battle royale video game, as revealed by Bandai Namco.
"My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble" is the name of the new…
The big problem of the Japanese toaster
Whether it's a small start-up, a giant conglomerate, or an investor whose interests overlap between technology and breakfast, the same murderous question eventually arises: a company that makes a famous fabulous toaster also have a…
Is the market undervaluing this gaming stock?
In this segment of "3 Minute Stocks Updates" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on January 5, goofy contributors Toby Bordelon and Brian Feroldi discuss nintendoit is (OTC: NTDOY) 2021 successful and its…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land trailer reveals release date, co-op play
Nintendo has just announced the release date of their next title, Kirby and the Forgotten Country. The announcement followed a new trailer highlighting Kirby's copying abilities new and old. The game is currently scheduled for release…
Monster Hunter Rise PC review
Owning a PC in 2022 is like a gaming master key, opening the door to console exclusives that Sony, Microsoft, and even Nintendo fanatics would firmly like to keep to themselves. While your God of Wars and Halo Infinites are…
All-new Ninjala animated series to premiere on YouTube next week
Image: GungHo Online EntertainmentLate last year, GungHo Online Entertainment announced a brand new animated series for Ninjala. This one would be "more involved" than the previous YouTube cartoon series that had already aired, and the…
Touken Ranbu Warriors for Nintendo Switch gets new trailer revealing gameplay and features
News DMM and Koei Tecmo have released another trailer for their upcoming Musou Touken Ranbu Warriors game, showcasing gameplay and features. Published on January 7, 2022 Giuseppe Nelva
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Asian stocks fall as rising US yields hit tech companies
Monitors showing stock index prices and the exchange rate of the Japanese yen to the US dollar can be seen after the New Year's ceremony marking the opening of trade in 2022 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), in the middle of the…
84% of Japanese companies see economic growth in 2022
About 84% of large Japanese companies expect the country's economy to grow in 2022, driven by the pickup in personal consumption in hopes the coronavirus pandemic abates, a Kyodo investigation found on Sunday. News.
In…
Triangular Strategy for Nintendo Switch Reveals Box Artwork by Naoki Ikushima for Japan
News Published on January 1, 2022 Giuseppe Nelva
Homepage " News " Triangular Strategy for Nintendo Switch Reveals Box Artwork by Naoki Ikushima for Japan Today, the Japanese branch of Square Enix unveiled via a press…
Each game by Vanillaware, ranked
Vanillaware, the Japanese studio run by writer and designer George Kamitani, was founded under difficult circumstances. Kamitani led the development of a magnificent side-scroller called the Princess Crown, which was unfortunately…
Triangle Strategy official soundtrack released in March 2022; 4 CDs
Publisher and developer Square Enix has announced that the soundtrack for their upcoming turn-based tactical JRPG, Triangular strategy, will be released on March 9, 2022. The soundtrack is composed by Akira Senju and will arrive on 4 CDs…
11 things every new Switch owner should know: best games, gear
Picture: Nintendo / KotakuSo you just had a Nintendo Switch. Lucky you! Or maybe you have one for someone else and want to help them get the most out of it. How nice! In both cases, here is some good things to know after opening!-->!-->…
NES Zelda retro game sells for $ 4,000 thanks to rare ramen Sticker
Picture: Nintendo / MobyGamesA rare Famicom Disk System copy of the original THE Legend of Zelda was recently bought for thousands of dollars, all because the disc has a sticker with the name of a popular brand of instant noodles.As the!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Universal Studios Japan to get new anime and video game rides in 2022
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has been steadily opening new attractions lately, from Super Nintendo World to his new Demon Slayer Tower. And 2022 should be filled with more thrilling action as the park unveils new rides based on…
Deathsmiles I & II review (Switch)
Captured on Nintendo Switch (docked)
Originally marketed in Japan with tea bottles labeled "Windia's Delicious Urine" - the conspicuous excrements of the central protagonist of Deathsmiles - one wonders what exactly Cave's aspirations were…
Roguelike deckbuilder ‘Castle Morihisa’ coming to Switch and PC in early 2022
Smokingbear Studio releases deckbuilding roguelike Morihisa Castle on Nintendo Switch and PC in early 2022.
Morihisa Castle takes place in a dark fantasy feudal Japan. Players will have access to over 300 maps to fight Yokai from…
REVIEW: Mario and Luigi’s Perfect Hot Drinks Raise Questions at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan is in the middle of the Mario mania thanks to its massive Super Nintendo World expansion that debuted earlier this year. Work on a second phase is already underway, and even a parade is planned for next spring with…
Masayuki Uemura, 78, dies; Design of the first Nintendo console
TOKYO - Masayuki Uemura, an engineer who developed the Nintendo entertainment system, which helped start a global revolution in home gaming and laid the foundation for today's video game industry, died on December 9. He was 78 years…
Nintendo invests in offices in Japan to develop more games
Image: NintendoOnce upon a time, Nintendo was a small playing card company, located in a full-size office building in Kyoto, Japan. They're a bit taller now, and you might have seen their boring but iconic Kyoto headquarters before - it's…
10 rare Nintendo games that got more expensive over time
Nintendo has enjoyed the longest longevity of any game company, which means its games can fetch extremely high prices. Some Nintendo Games have been steadily increasing in value for years, with some reaching mind-blowing levels due to…
Double Peace gets release date and Switch details
Inti Creates has announced the release of its obscene rail shooter Gal Gun: Double peace on Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2022.
The game will receive a physical release in Japan, with a limited edition available containing a poster and…
You need to play the most explosive Sonic game of all time on Switch ASAP
If a company wanted his video game console to be successful in the 1990s, especially a non-Nintendo console, he needed a mascot. Nintendo had a mascot in the form of a colorful, mustached Italian plumber, after all. A survey of American…
A collaboration with Ninjala Rurouni Kenshin coming this month, plus new details on the anime
GungHo lands wild crosses left and right for free multiplayer brawler Ninjala, and the next step is a Ninjala X Rurouni Kenshin collaboration, from December 15th as part of season 8. You will be able to dress like Kenshin Himura, Hajime…
Burst Error & Rebirth Terror
Nintendo Today El Dia announced EVE: Ghost Enemies, a direct sequel to the legendary visual novel EVE: Burst Error and its own sequel EVE: Rebirth Terror. Published on December 2, 2021 Giuseppe Nelva
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Persona’s 25th Anniversary Original Merchandise Now Available For Pre-Order
Atlus releases a special Character merch to celebrate its 25th anniversary, which began with Revelations: Persona in September 1996. The merchandise presents the protagonists of the five Character games, and they're on everything from…