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Nintendo announced their E3 2017 plans today. We thought there might be a video for this announcement but instead they just released a press release with all the details. Check out the press release below and along with my thoughts on their plans! Nintendo released a press release today detailing their E3 plans. We can expect a video spotlight, Nintendo Treehouse Live, and two tournaments at E3! Here’s the press release with all the details: “REDMOND, Wash., May 11, 2017…

Fire Emblem Echoes is coming out next week! Are you excited for it? Nintendo is bringing two versions of the game: a regular and a limited edition! What’s included with the limited edition? Take a look at the video below to see Kit & Krysta from Nintendo Minute unbox the Echoes Limited Edition. Fire Emblem Echoses: Shadows of Valentia comes out on May 19th. Kit and Krysta are unboxing the limited edition above, which includes all kinds of Fire Emblem…

If you like Pokémon and card games, then you should definitely check out this press release we just got! “BELLEVUE, WA— May 5, 2017—The second expansion in the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game series, Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising, is available in stores now.  Visit Alola for Pokémon fun, from the beaches to the mountain peaks, and discover new traditions and new challenges in the Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising expansion. Meet the island guardians, and sharpen your skills with Kahuna Hala…

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia is coming to the 3DS this month. Like previous Fire Emblem 3DS games, Nintendo will be providing DLC for the game. We have the details, a trailer, and my thoughts on the DLC below! Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is coming out for the 3DS on May 19th. Today, Nintendo gave us details for the DLC for the game. Please check out the Nintendo press release below and my impressions of the DLC.…

Just because something is "retro inspired" doesn't always make it good. I've played some good retro inspired games and some pretty bad ones too. For me, a retro inspired game should be like an old game but doesn't have to completely ignore modern conveniences like "save anywhere" and multiple modes of difficulty.

With the announcement of the 2DS, I said that I believed that the 3DS family wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And now Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has said to IGN that the system will be getting new games in 2018 also. What did Reggie say exactly? We have quotes from Reggie below! The 3DS has a great lineup of games for 2017 so far. But we haven’t heard about any 3DS games for 2018…yet! Nintendo of America president…

Last night, we reported that Nintendo would be bringing out a new system, the New Nintendo 2DS, in July. While it looks like North America will only be getting the blue/black color in NA, other regions will get some unique New 2DS designs too. For instance, Europe will be getting an Orange/White model along with the blue/black and Japan will be getting…a Bubble Metal Slime New 2DS also?! Wait, what?! Read on to find out what this Japan only (so…

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is coming to the 3DS in May! Check out the newest video from Nintendo, which focuses on the strategy aspects of the game. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia will be out for the 3DS on May 19th. Nintendo’s newest video about the game focuses on the Strategy aspect of the game. Battle wise, Echoes has the same turn-based strategy that the other Fire Emblem games have. However, this game also introduces fully 3D…

Lately, I've wanted to spend my hard earned dollars on indie games as opposed to AAA releases. I feel like more heart and soul goes into an indie release, and when they are really good, I want to tell everyone. Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom is one such game, and outside of it not being available on Nintendo Switch, I think it is a fantastic experience.

Yesterday, there was a Nintendo Direct. The Direct covered both 3DS and Nintendo Switch titles. What did I think of the titles shown? Let’s find out! Nintendo Direct had a new format yesterday. We should talk about that first. The new list style format for Nintendo Direct worked well and had things going at a fast pace. It wasn’t too fast though. This format was definitely interesting. That said, I hope Nintendo doesn’t do this all the time. I can…