‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Starters Revealed
A brand new video on The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel has finally given us a proper first look at the upcoming ‘Sun’ and ‘Moon’ titles.
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Tag: 3DS
‘Pocket Card Jockey’ Is Weird and Wonderful on Nintendo 3DS
‘Pocket Card Jockey’ is a weirdly complex (and complexly weird) portable title that I can’t seem to get enough of.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Bravely Second: End Layer’
This week sees the release of the Square Enix-published, Nintendo-distributed RPG ‘Bravely Second: End Layer,’ the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Bravely Default.’ That previous chapter largely managed to impress with its novel take on the role-playing genre, but does this game follow suit? Here’s what you need to know before you make your purchase.
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‘Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens’ Game-Play Trailer Reveals New Mechanics
The latest trailer for Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens not only offers a sneak peek of what new story elements will be in the game but a brand new cover system.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Hyrule Warriors Legends’
Experience the large-scale carnage of ‘Dynasty Warriors’ and the unmistakable allure of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ in the palm of your hand with ‘Hyrule Warriors Legends’ for the Nintendo 3DS. Here’s everything you need to know before you make your purchase.
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Happy MAR10 Day!
In the annals of pop culture pseudo-holidays, March 10 certainly isn’t at the top of the heap–I reckon that slot goes to September 19, the date of our beloved International Talk Like a Pirate Day–but it is a fun diversion for the Nintendo faithful. On this date, we celebrate the Big N’s Koopa-kickin’ mascot Mario… for obvious reasons.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Fire Emblem Fates’
In a mere two days, the latest entry in the ‘Fire Emblem’ series, ‘Fire Emblems Fates,’ will release here in North America for the Nintendo 3DS. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know before you make your purchase.
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‘Yo-Kai Watch’ Season 2 Adds Projected Images, Card Game, and Giant Plush
Hasbro unveils products for ‘Yo-Kai Watch’ season 2.
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Yo-kai (Toys) Are Everywhere!
When I first began talking about the arrival of Japanese super-property ‘Yo-kai Watch’ here in the New World, I truly wondered if American kids could possibly grow to love these distinctly eastern ghosts and ghoulies. If my children are any indication, the answer is a resounding yes.
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'LEGO Marvel's Avengers' Vita Hands-On
Here are my first impressions from a hands-on session with ‘LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ on Vita at a recent event.
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Celebrate 20 Years of Pokémon All Year Long
The bad news? We’re not getting those gorgeous, limited edition Pokémon 2DS systems here in the States. The good news? We’re getting a whole lot more!
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‘Steamworld Heist’ Hands-On Impressions
With Steamworld Heist just out on the eShop here’s a guide to getting the most from the game in advance of our full review.
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‘LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ Goes Big on Open Worlds
A fresh look at the LEGO Marvel’s Avengers game, releasing in January, has revealed open worlds for Asgard, Malibu, Washington, Manhattan, and Barton Farm from the ‘Avengers’ movies.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Yo-kai Watch’
Nintendo’s first big bet of the holiday season, ‘Yo-kai Watch,’ is both an established property and a virtual unknown. The supernatural Yo-kai can make you laugh, cry, and fart, but can they make their way into your family’s 3DS systems? Read on to find out.
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‘Tri Force Heroes’ Is Better With Friends (And Strangers)
Nintendo’s newest 3DS release, ‘Tri Force Heroes,’ is actually two very different games: a really clever collective puzzle-solving action experience, and a single-player gauntlet of split-second decision-making and frantic character management.
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Get ‘Yo-Kai Watch,’ Nintendo 2DS for $100
Starting November 6, people can buy Nintendo’s budget handheld, the 2DS, with a copy of ‘Yo-Kai Watch,’ for a mere $99.99!
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash’
What’s little and metal and arriving today on the Nintendo 3DS? That’s right, it’s me!
Oh… no, I mean it’s ‘Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash!’ (Yeah, that totally makes more sense.)
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Limited Edition 3DS for ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer’
Here’s a look at the limited edition 3DS for ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer,’ as well as how the amiibo cards work in the game.
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‘Animal Crossing’ Amiibo Cards Are Here
Possibly due to the more niche appeal of ‘Animal Crossing’–as opposed to, say, ‘Super Smash Bros.’–or the fact that they are, y’know, mostly made of paper, ‘Happy Home Designer’ amiibo cards seem far easier to find than their traditional figurine counterparts.
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‘Happy Home Designer’ – A New Way to Play ‘Animal Crossing’
‘Happy Home Designer’ has all the charm and creative stimulation of ‘Animal Crossing,’ but that great feast of content is now perfectly portioned.
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New Nintendo 3DS Bundle Announced
Ok, so I was wrong. Apparently we are getting the smaller, sexier New Nintendo 3DS here in the States. Sort of.
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Nintendo’s Best Gaming Value Just Got Better
Yesterday it was announced that Nintendo is reducing the price of its 2DS system–the scrappy little brother of the 3DS line and a device that impressed me even at the original $130 price point–to just under $100 American.
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A GeekDad Import Guide: The New Nintendo 3DS
While I’m certainly hopeful that this iteration of the 3DS will eventually be made domestically available, I remain unconvinced. So much so that I went out of my way to import a New Nintendo 3DS from Japan.
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‘Terraria’ Coming to Nintendo Platforms Before ‘Minecraft’
At Gamescom on the Nintendo booth was a demo of Terraria on the 3DS. This, along with a Wii U version will be released early 2016 and offer both local and online multiplayer.
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Explore Gravity Falls in 'Legend of the Gnome Gemulets'
The planets have aligned. The portents or unmistakable. The fates have spoken, and their words ring true: at long last we get a proper ‘Gravity Falls’ video game!
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Nintendo Bets Big on Fan Creativity
This September, Nintendo brings ‘Super Mario Maker ‘ and ‘Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer’ to the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Fellow gamers, are you ready to flex your creativity? Are you ready to get weird?!
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A Better Way to Display Your amiibo Figures
If you’re in the minority of gamers that actually opens your amiibos, POWER A has a great storage and display solution.
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Celebrate ‘Roaring Skies’ With a Dragonite Distribution
With the latest card game expansion, ‘Pokémon TCG: XY—Roaring Skies,’ now available, tabletop gamers have yet another way to enjoy their Pokémon. Fans of the video game will be able to get in on the fun next month with a special Dragonite distribution event at GameStop.
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You’ve Got a New Nintendo 3DS XL: Now What?
Here’s a quick rundown of newly released software titles and tried-and-true accessory options that will help you make the most of the New 3DS’s capabilities and help protect your investment.
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Testing Mugen’s New 3DS XL Battery Upgrade Claims
Putting Mugen’s New 3DS XL battery claims to the test.
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