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This is the best Nintendo 3DS console to play on in 2024

Ethan — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:30 +0000

Throughout its lifespan, Nintendo released a lot of different 3DS models. You had the original 3DS, 3DS XL, New 3DS, New 3DS XL, the standard 2DS, and New 2DS XL – and that’s not even counting all the special editions of each individual console. With Nintendo’s next hardware on the horizon, we figure today is as good a day as...

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Pokemon Sun and Moon reveals tons of scrapped features and ideas

Brian — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:20:05 +0000

As part of the ongoing information leak from the Game Freak hack, more new details have been revealed regarding scrapped ideas and features for Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. To say that there’s a lot here would be an understatement. The first feature is about something called “Guardians”. This would have been in places of Z Moves, which were a...

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Complete history of the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program

Ethan — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:17 +0000

There are few situations in Nintendo’s history as interesting as the launch period for the Nintendo 3DS, which in modern times, is one of its more popular systems. This beloved little machine first launched in March 2011 at a price point of $249.99, and it boasted fully 3D gameplay for the first time on a Nintendo console (we choose to...

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Nintendo highlights how its series have grown on Switch

Brian — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:58:39 +0000

Given how Switch is one of Nintendo’s best-selling platforms of all time, it’s been no surprise to see that many game series have taken off on the system. This has now been highlighted in an official graphic. Nintendo has given us a look at how Pikmin, Kirby, Metroid, and Xenoblade Chronicles have performed on Switch. When put up against Wii...

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Pokemon Z scrapped details leaked

Brian — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:00:42 +0000

Following the launch of Pokemon X and Y on 3DS, Pokemon Z is something that was largely discussed within the fan community. Many thought that Game Freak would eventually come out with the game as a follow-up to the original Gen VI titles. That didn’t happen in the end, but specific details have now surfaced from the Game Freak hack...

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Pokemon Sun / Moon cut content found – Flying Eevee evolution, mini Pokemon, raids, more

Brian — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:55:53 +0000

The leaks are still going strong from the recent Game Freak hack, and fans have now found quite a bit of cut content from Pokemon Sun and Moon. First, at one point a Flying-type evolution was being considered for Eevee. However, it seems that the design was too similar to a different fan-made design and “costs would be very high”....

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Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 20, 2024

Brian — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:08 +0000

Nintendo’s latest maintenance schedule for the week of October 20, 2024 is now available. There’s actually nothing on the docket for Switch at the moment. However, there’s actually one 3DS session planned that will take place a few hours from now. Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of October 20, 2024: 3DS – online play of...

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Pokemon X and Y cut content discovered

Brian — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:02:11 +0000

As park of this week’s Game Freak hack / leak, fans have uncovered a bunch of cut content for Pokemon X and Y. Developers always consider various ideas while making games. It turns out that Game Freak had various potential plans in mind, but ultimately scrapped a number of different things – including a fairly extensive racing minigame with Rhyhorn...

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Mario Kart tracks that never returned after debut

Ethan — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:50:23 +0000

The Mario Kart series is home to many, many different courses, and each new game in the series adds even more to that big number. A ton of old tracks were remade for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass, but a select few of them didn’t make the cut. Not just that, but some Mario Kart courses have never...

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Nintendo ending 2DS XL, Famicom and Super Famicom Mini repairs in Japan

Brian — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:42:24 +0000

Nintendo announced today that repairs for the 2DS XL, Famicom Mini, and Super Famicom Mini are coming to an end in Japan. An exact end date wasn’t provided. However, that’s because it all comes down to how long spare parts are available. Once Nintendo runs out of stock, that’ll be it for repairs. Devices will no longer be accepted once...

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