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Alolan Pokémon come to Pokémon Shuffle

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Jason Nason

The Alola region shines on Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile with new stages and more Pokémon. The new Pokémon come to both the game for the Nintendo 3DS and the mobile game with new stages featuring Pokémon from the Alola region. Plus, for a limited time, special stages will provide the chance to get Alola’s first partner Pokémon. Gamers can play Litten’s special stage right now until May 9th, Popplio’s special stage from May 9th through May 23rd, and Rowlet’s special stage from May 23rd through June 6th and try to capture these new Pokémon.

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The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza runs thru April 20th

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Jason Nason

Niantic and The Pokémon Company have detailed their spring promotion for mobile title Pokémon GO – the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza. From 4:00 PM EDT on April 13th thru 4:00 PM EDT on April 20th, 2017, a greater variety of Pokémon can now be found in 2 km Eggs. Additionally you’ll also earn more Candy for every Egg hatched. Throughout this Eggstravaganza, you’ll also level up even faster with double XP! Combine this bonus with a Lucky Egg, and you’ll earn four times the XP you normally would. Lucky Eggs will be also be 50% off in the in-game shop. Now

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Lara Croft GO ‘Mirror of Spirits’ now available for free on mobile devices

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jason Nason

Square Enix Montréal announced yesterday that they have released the ‘Mirror of Spirits’ story chapter for their Lara Croft GO title on iOS, Android, and Windows stores. Developed in collaboration with Montréal indie studio, KO_OP, ‘Mirror of Spirits’ includes a whole new set of puzzles and mechanics in a setting strongly inspired by Croft Manor. In Lara Croft GO, Lara uses her wits and weapons to delve into dangerous chasms filled with mystery, artifacts, and peril. Experience an ambient, mesmerizing soundtrack, stunning art style, and didactic turn-based puzzle-solving that made the game a critical and commercial success on mobile, PlayStation

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New update for Fire Emblem Heroes adds heroes from Valentia

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Jason Nason

Starting April 14th (today) a Summoning event will introduce four heroes from the upcoming 3DS game Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia to Nintendo’s mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes. The Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentiacharacters being added are Alm, Clair, Faye, and Lukas. Several new updates to the mobile game are also already available, including a new feature called Hero Merit, a new stat that increases every time a hero finishes a battle alive. When their Hero Merit reaches 500 points, players receive 500 Hero Feathers. Another recent update has raised the maximum stamina for all players from 50 to

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Pokémon GO launching global water festival In-Game Event

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jason Nason

Niantic and The Pokémon Company International today revealed Pokémon GO’s next in-game celebration, the Pokémon GO Water Festival. From today at 4:00 PM EST until March 29th at 4:00 PM EST, trainers will be more likely to encounter Water-type Pokémon like Magikarp, Squirtle, Totodile and their evolutions around the world. Trainers will also have a greater chance of encountering Water-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region, which recently began appearing in the game, when exploring areas where Water-type Pokémon more commonly appear.

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Super Mario Run finally makes the jump onto Android

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jason Nason

For those without and iDevice, Super Mario Run is now available to download for Android devices on Google Play as of today. The game has also received a new update for iPhone and iPad, bringing new features to gamers on that platform. You can try elements of the game’s three modes for free upon downloading the game. One of the new features, for those who haven’t purchased the full game, is Bowser’s Challenge, where defeating one of his challenges enables you to play World 1-4 for free! Plus, if you complete World 1-4, more Toad Rally courses will become available.

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Name the new ghost contest in Pac-Man Pop!

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Jason Nason

Bandai Namco Entertainment is planning to add a new ghost character to the PAC-MAN family, which will be made available exclusively for the company’s Pac-Man game PAC-MAN Pop! The game is a free-to-play arcade mobile game available on the App Store and Google Play. With the addition of the new ghost comes a naming contest whereby fans will be able to vote for their favourite name for the new ghost. The character is described as smart, stylish, playful and brings tons of fun puzzles with her all-new Challenge Mode and mega rewards. There are four options to choose from in

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World of Darkness Returns With a Pair of Interactive Novels

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Rae Michelle Richards

World of Darkness creators White Wolf have returned to the realm of video games with a pair of interactive stories available on Steam, iOS and Android devices. Modeled after the old “choose your own adventure” stories from the 80s & 90s either Vampire The Masquerade:  We Eat Blood and Mage The Awakening: Refuge provide players with a certain degree of autonomy with regards to how each tale unfolds. White Wolf CEO Tobias Sjogren had this to say about these latest digital titles: “We know we can create great entertainment as well as serve the responsibility any content creators have helping

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Over 80 more Pokémon and new features coming this week to Pokémon GO

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Jason Nason

Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, and many more Pokémon are nearly here in Pokémon GO! Starting later this week, more than 80 Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games will be available in Pokémon GO. Pokémon with gender-specific variations, will also start rolling out in Pokémon GO. New Evolutions: Some Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will soon be able to evolve—into Pokémon that inhabit the Johto region. New Evolution items will also be available at PokéStops, which you’ll need to evolve some Pokémon.

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Pokémon Shuffle turns two

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo is celebrating two years of Pokémon Shuffle with promotions and special in-game gifts. The Pokémon Shuffle game launched on the Nintendo 3DS two years ago, treating thousands of players to challenging puzzle fun. To celebrate the occasion, now through 9:00 a.m. (EST) on February 28th you can find in-game promotions and item giveaways such as Jewels, Raise Max Level, Skill Swapper, and Mega Speedup in both Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile to help you match and catch even more Pokémon in your game. Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile are free-to-play with micro-transactions.

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Miitomo maintence tonight ahead of big update

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo revealed some information today that Miitomo will be down for maintenance tonight. The maintenance work will take place between February 8th at 11:00 p.m. ET until February 9th at 5:00 a.m. ET. The maintenance is being conducted to prepare for an upcoming big update. After maintenance is completed, the app can be updated to the newest version of Miitomo. During the maintenance period Miitomo won’t be available. No worries, though. Super Mario Run and Fire Emblem Heroes are still a thing.

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IMPRESSIONS: Fire Emblem Heroes

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo and Intellgent Systems today released the mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes. This is the third mobile app from Nintendo and the second game to be released by the company. Fire Emblem Heroes is an original strategy RPG about two warring kingdoms in a bitter clash. As a summoner, players build their army by calling upon popular Fire Emblem heroes from worlds that span the breadth of the series. Players will wage tactical battles streamlined for on-the-go play and level up a mix of new combatants and legendary heroes. Some familiar hero characters will become allies, while others will become

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Nintendo launching four new Fire Emblem titles, including mobile game next month

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jason Nason

Nintendo surprised Fire Emblem fans today via a Nintendo Direct announcement with news of multiple new games. We already knew about the upcoming game for the Nintendo Switch and a hint of a 3DS game from the official website, but there was much more news today. In addition to these games we got our first glimpse of the Fire Emblem title headed to mobile devices in Fire Emblem Heroes. “In recent years, the popularity of the Fire Emblem franchise has grown exponentially,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The devoted fan base and

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Toby: The Secret Mine opens up January 19th

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Jason Nason

Toby: The Secret Mine from Headup Games is coming to the Wii U eShop on January 19th. The game will then be released on Xbox One January 20th. In Toby: The Secret Mine, a peaceful way of life in a small village in the mountains was thrown into disorder. Someone has kidnapped most of its residents. A couple of brave hearts tried to rescue their friends but none of them has returned. You’ll go with little Toby on an eerie adventure in a dark and creepy world full of dangerous situations, enemies and challenging puzzles. Use our wits, platforming skills

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