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Even Pokémon Go’s Biggest Fans Are Turning Against It Right Now [Update]
In the course of a few weeks, Pokémon Go has gone from a mega hit, to a broken game even its most ardent fans cannot defend. This shift in the community is due to mostly one thing: a lack of communication from Niantic. It’s been like this since the beginning, really. When Pokémon Go originally…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 1, 2016 -
Classic Pokémon Can Transform Into Something New In Pokémon Sun and Moon
Fire Pokémon turning into ice Pokémon. New colors for old favorites. Introducing “Alola Forms,” which will debut in Pokémon Sun and Moon Here are some more OG Pokémon with new forms featured in the trailer, courtesy of Serebii: There are also new monsters with something called “styles,” and these depend on what island you encounter…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 1, 2016 -
Yo-Kai Watch Season Two Premieres Today With A Special Presentation From Steve Jaws
The second season of Yo-Kai Watch cartoon kicks off today on Disney XD, introducing U.S. viewers to the latest in wearable supernatural tech. And who better to usher in the next generation Yo-kai Watch than a shark in a turtleneck and jeans? I love the game and the toys, though I’m not sure what I’m…
By Mike Fahey Published August 1, 2016 -
Pokevision And Other Pokémon Go Trackers Shut Down For Unclear Reasons
Last week, Niantic’s John Hankewarned Pokémon Go players that popular tracking websites may no longer work in the future. It seems that moment has now arrived. Yesterday, Pokémon Go received a new update that, among other things,got rid of the “footsteps” mechanic that alerted players of how far away other monsters were spawning. The mechanic,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 31, 2016 -
Pokémon Go’s Vaporeon Has Been Nerfed
Well, that was quick. Earlier this week, we reported Vaporeon’s immense popularity in Pokémon Go—the best players around the world were flocking to this water Pokémon both because it was both easy to get, and because it packed a punch. Well, some of that is changing now. As noted by Archangelus on Reddit, Vaporeon’s bread…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 30, 2016 -
“The Wii U Has No Games”, A Study
Of all the complaints levelled against the Wii U over the years, the most common one is usually “there aren’t any games”. With Nintendo putting out some lifetime release figures overnight, let’s see how that claim actually holds up. Before we begin: in case you need this spelled out, nobody literally means there are no…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 27, 2016 -
Pokémon Go Players Are On A Desperate Quest To Find Ditto
It makes sense that some monsters aren’t immediately available in Pokémon Go: the roster has “legendaries,” and the best way to feel like they are special is to make them rare. But why has nobody found a Ditto yet? This is a question that has been tormenting Pokémon Go players since it became widely known…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 27, 2016 -
What Nintendo’s Offices Looked Like In The 90s
If you’ve ever wondered what Nintendo’s offices looked like back in the Super Nintendo days, check out this French documentary, released in 1994 and uncovered recently by the YouTube channel Game Escape(h/t Dan Owsen). Don’t miss the interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, who even then was trying to strike the proper balance between creativity and management.
By Jason Schreier Published July 27, 2016 -
Nintendo Losing More Money Than Expected
For the most recent quarter ending in June, Nintendo showed a 5.1 billion yen ($49 million) loss. According to Reuters, analysts were predicting a 4 billion yen loss. But don’t worry. There’s hope. Nintendo showed a group net loss of ¥24.53 billion ($232.1 million) for the quarter, Kyodo reports (via The Japan Times, where I…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 27, 2016 -
Pokémon Go Plus Delayed To September [Update]
Nintendo planned to release the Pokémon Go Plus accessory at the end of this month. Today, however, the company announced that it will be pushed back to September. The Pokémon Go Plus connects to smartphones and allows players to carry out certain Pokémon Go actions and alerts players of nearby Pocket Monsters and PokéStops via…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 27, 2016 -
CultureTotal Recall
Nintendo Has Tried Detachable Controllers Before (In 1984)
There’s a reportfrom Eurogamer today that the Nintendo NX will be a handheld featuring “detachable” controllers. It’s a neat idea, but it’s also one that Nintendo have a bit of experience with. When I was a little kid, I would always bug my parents for a video game console like a Master System or NES,…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 26, 2016 -
No, Sega Doesn’t Have Its Own Mini-Genesis
Despite reports circulating to the contrary, the Nintendo/Sega console rivalry isn’t flaring back up in miniature form. Nintendo’s upcoming mini-NES is a brand new device. AtGames’ Sega-branded mini-Mega Drive is a shoddy emulation box that’s been around for years. We’ve gotten several tip emails asking us about “Sega’s new mini console,” so we felt it…
By Mike Fahey Published July 26, 2016 -
Report: Nintendo NX Is A Portable Console With Detachable Controllers
As Sony and Microsoft battle over who has the most teraflops, Nintendo’s hardware makers may be taking a different approach. The next Nintendo console, code-named NX, is a portable system with detachable controllers and a docking station for TV gaming, according to a new report from Eurogamer Many observers have expected the NX to fuse…
By Jason Schreier Published July 26, 2016 -
Twitch Streamer Swatted While Playing Pokémon Go Outside
Normally, parks are a great place to chill and capture lots of monsters within Pokémon Go. This particular excursion, however, ended with cops pointing guns at a Pokémon Go player instead. Summit1g, a Twitch streamer with 86 million views, was broadcasting a Pokémon Go playthrough at a park yesterday, only to have it interrupted by…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 26, 2016 -
We’re Weeks Away From A New Style Savvy You Guys
This is not sarcastic excitement. Every since I was assigned to review the original back in 2009, Nintendo’s fashion design series has been my jam, and Style Savvy: Fashion Forward looks to be the best of the bunch. It’s character creation that never ends. Character creation that keeps adding new elements with each new iteration…
By Mike Fahey Published July 25, 2016 -
The Best Pokémon Go Players Are Obsessed With Vaporeon
Anywhere you go, you’re likely to see teams led by Vaporeons, gyms defended by Vaporeons, or people talking about Vaporeon. Chances are, if you don’t have a Vaporeon, you probably still want one. I know I do. The entire Pokémon Go meta is now centered around Vaporeon, the water Pokémon that can evolve from Eevee.…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 25, 2016 -
The Internet Reacts To Pokémon Go‘s Team Leaders
We don’t actually know much about Pokémon Go’s team captains, but it doesn’t matter. Players have run with the newly revealed team leader artwork, and are now creating all sorts of personality quirks, backstories, and hilarious jokes. Among the surge of reactions, you’ll notice a few common threads, such as: Candela is understood to be…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 25, 2016 -
Nintendo Stock Skyrockets, Then Plummets Because Investors Were Confused
Nintendo stock went for a wild ride this month after the launch of Pokémon Go, leaping and then falling not because of the game’s actual profitability but because stockholders are skittish and prone to assumption. On July 6, the day Pokémon Go started rolling out in the West, Nintendo shares were trading at 14,380 yen.…
By Jason Schreier Published July 25, 2016 -
Meet Your Pokémon Go Team Leaders
And now, here are the true faces behind Team Valor, Team Mystic, and Team Instinct. What do you think? Still stand behind your choice? I for one am very happy with the design of Candela, though Spark might have tempted me a bit more had I known what he looked like. The designs were revealed…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 24, 2016 -
The Final Splatoon Splatfest Is Over, And One Squid Sister Reigns Supreme
After spending more than a year falling in love with Callie and Marie, Splatoon’s final Splatfest asked players to choose between them. It was incredibly close, but we’ve decided to live with mom. Wait. Okay, maybe it wasn’t that hard of a decision. More of the Vicky Vale or Robin sort of thing Batman’s always…
By Mike Fahey Published July 24, 2016