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Tag: Nintendo

Pokemon GO Plus

‘Pokémon GO’ Plus Available via Amazon

October 3, 2016Z

If you weren’t one of the lucky few to pre-order Nintendo’s ‘Pokémon GO’ Plus peripheral during any of its brief windows of availability, proceed to Amazon in a calm, orderly fashion.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Yo-Kai Watch 2’

September 28, 2016Z

Just in time for Halloween, Level-5 and Nintendo of America have favored us with another dose of supernatural silliness in the form of ‘Yo-kai Watch 2.’ How does it stack up to last year’s stellar series starter? Read on to find out.

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I Was a #3DSKidForADay

September 20, 2016Z

I was invited to take part in Nintendo’s #3DSKidForADay campaign–or, as I like to call it, every single day of my life!

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New ‘Pokémon’ Animated Series and Special Edition 3DS XL Announced

September 13, 2016Z

Coming soon: a new kind of ‘Pokémon’ cartoon and a special New Nintendo 3DS XL featuring the Alolan Legendaries!

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‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Story Details Revealed, ‘Pokémon GO’ Plus Dated

September 9, 2016Z

The latest ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ trailer has revealed even more about this hotly anticipated release. And if that wasn’t enough, just yesterday we finally got a firm date for the arrival of the ‘Pokémon GO’ Plus device.

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Mario Jumps Onto iPhone, ‘Pokémon GO’ Evolves on Apple Watch

September 8, 2016Z

Yesterday’s Apple event saw a number of big reveals, but surely none were as shocking as the arrival of Nintendo’s own Shigeru Miyamoto to announce the impending release of ‘Super Mario Run’ for iOS.

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What’s New With the New Nintendo 3DS

September 7, 2016Z4

Consider this your “State of the Nintendo 3DS Address.”

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Make a Splash (and a Craft!) With ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’

September 5, 2016December 13, 2017Kelly Knox1

‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is packed with paint and personality.

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OId and New Nintendo Manga Coming From Viz Media

September 5, 2016Jamie Greene

This October, Viz Media is bringing back Super Mario Adventures! The book will reintroduce us to long-out-of-print comics from ‘Nintendo Power’ in a stunning, full-color graphic novel.

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The Stars and the New Nintendo 3DS Galaxy Align in ‘Mario Party Star Rush’

September 4, 2016Kelly Knox

‘Mario Party Star Rush’ is pick-up-and-play fun for the whole family.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Style Savvy: Fashion Forward’

August 31, 2016Z1

‘Style Savvy: Fashion Forward’ is ridiculous and fun. It’s also ridiculously fun.

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Galaxy Blue New Nintendo 3DS XL Looks out of This World

August 29, 2016Z1

Between continuing NX speculation and the mad rush to secure pre-orders for the upcoming NES Classic, the last things fans expected was another new 3DS model from Nintendo of America. And yet here we are.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Metroid Prime: Federation Force’

August 24, 2016May 26, 2020Z1

Despite the internet doomsayers, ‘Metroid Prime: Federation Force’ arrives on the Nintendo 3DS as an oddly enjoyable little FPS. So grab your friends, grab your gear, and let’s shoot some stuff!

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Cortex and Kaos Skylanders Revealed at Gamescom

August 17, 2016Andy Robertson

‘Skylanders’ gets playable Kaos and Cortex figurines and ‘Crash Bandicoot’ adventure packs for all consoles.

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‘Style Savvy: Fashion Forward’ Turns Your Kids into Style Mavens

August 16, 2016Kelly Knox1

Style Savvy: Fashion Forward has plenty for budding fashionistas to do.

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NES Classic Edition Pre-Orders at Target

August 15, 2016Z1

The hotly anticipated NES Classic Edition is currently available for pre-order at Target.

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Nintendo Announces Big Deals for Back-to-School

August 10, 2016Z3

Back-to-school video game deals? Totally a thing! And Nintendo’s got ’em.

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PDP Makes Amiibo (And the 3DS) Better

August 5, 2016Z1

I’ve seen lots of really great amiibo display products, from tiered organizers to DIY wall units, but the ones that hit the sweet spot between form and function for yours truly are from peripheral manufacturer PDP.

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‘Pokémon’ Reminds Us It’s More Than Just ‘GO’

August 4, 2016Z

The good news is that this week has seen some really cool developments in the core ‘Pokémon’ franchise—’Pokémon’-proper, if you will.

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‘Pokemon GO’—How Third-Party Apps Were Ruining Our Fun

August 2, 2016Rory Bristol4

The controversy of Niantic’s latest changes to ‘Pokemon GO’ is filling players full of woe. As of the removal of the flawed three-step utility, many third-party apps no longer function at all. Our family had a surprising group reaction: relief.

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yo-kai watch books

Stack Overflow: Yo-kai (Books) Are Everywhere

August 1, 2016Z

In addition to the video game franchise, the anime, and Hasbro’s growing selection of ‘Yo-kai Watch’ toys, publisher Scholastic has recently gotten into the act with a number of books for fans of all ages.

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More ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Reveals

July 21, 2016Z

There’s a new ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ trailer available… but all we really care about is Mimikyu.

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Let This Giant Pokéball Lure You to the Play Nintendo Tour

July 17, 2016Kelly Knox

The Play Nintendo Tour is making its way across the country to bring you some of the company’s best games, prizes, and photo opportunities.

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Yes, The NES Classic Edition Is a Real Thing

July 14, 2016Z42

While we won’t be seeing the long-rumored NX this holiday season, this November 11th will see the release of a spectacular blast from the past.

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Pokemon steelbook

Pre-order the ‘Pokemon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Steelbook Dual Pack

July 12, 2016Z

Somehow, amongst all of today’s Prime Day fervor, I almost missed that an exclusive ‘Pokemon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ Steelbook Dual Pack is presently available for pre-order via Amazon.

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‘Pokémon GO’ Is a Security Risk to Google Accounts

July 11, 2016Jackie Reeve1

We talked to Adam Reeve, whose Tumblr post alerted ‘Pokémon GO’ gamers to the risk. It has now gone viral.

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‘Pokémon GO’ Beginner’s Guide: 5 Quick Tips for the Novice Trainer

July 11, 2016Z1

Clueless about ‘Pokémon GO’? Don’t know an Eevee from an Ekans? Fear not, fellow trainer; here are a handful of tips to get you started on the right foot.

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‘The Play Nintendo Show’ Makes Mario Child’s Play

July 9, 2016Z

Nintendo of America has just launched a brand new web series based on its popular Play Nintendo children’s portal.

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One Final Splatfest

July 8, 2016Z2

It is with a heavy heart and an itchy trigger finger that I, at last, acknowledge what other Wii U gamers have long since accepted: this month marks the final Splatfest.

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Feel the Music With ‘Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE’ & ‘Rhythm Heaven Megamix’

July 7, 2016Z

‘Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE’ and ‘Rhythm Heaven Megamix’ recently arrived on the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS, respectively. Both are musical and magical… and incredibly weird.

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