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News After Selling Pokémon GO For $3.5 Billion, Niantic Spatial Is Now Laying Off Employees
68 workers will lose their jobs next month
Niantic is laying off 68 employees next month, following its multi-billion dollar sale of its gaming division which includes the AR mega-hit Pokémon GO, Game Developer reports. The outlet spotted a
News There's A New Way To Add Friends On Nintendo Switch 2
But Friend Codes are sticking around
Adding friends on Nintendo Switch isn't our favourite thing in the world. Typing in a 12-digit unique code just so we can see what our besties are playing or join them in a quick game of Mario Kart feels a little antiquated, especially compared to PS5, Xbox, and Steam. For Switch 2, Friend Codes aren't going...
News 'My Nintendo' App Icon Spotted, But Will It Come To The West?
Nintendo bringing all the apps
Nintendo dropped a load of new surprises as part of its latest Direct presentation, including a brand-new mobile app called 'Nintendo Today!'. In it, the app describes how to set up one of its two widgets on your phone homescreen, and it's here that we can see something quite interesting. In the accompanying...
PSA You Can Now Download Nintendo's New Mobile App
"Nintendo fun, delivered daily"
To go out with a bang, Shigeru Miyamoto announced the new mobile app Nintendo Today! during the latest Switch Direct. In case you missed it, this free app has now officially gone live on Android and iOS devices and is available to "anyone with a Nintendo account". It's Nintendo's way of keeping fans up to date on the...
News 'Nintendo Today', A New Mobile App, Will Deliver Fresh Switch 2 News Every Day
Bite-sized Directs!
Nintendo has announced Nintendo Today!, a new mobile app designed to deliver daily Switch 2 news to mobile owners. The news was announced by Shigeru Miyamoto in the March Nintendo Direct presentation. He confirmed that the mobile app will be available to download later today, and it will start delivering daily announcements and...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Update Introduces Shinies And Ranked Battles
Ooh, shiny
The latest major update for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is now available, bringing with it a total of 72 normal cards and a plethora of secret cards via the new 'Shiny Revelry' booster pack. As the name implies, the new booster pack introduces Shiny Pokémon for the first time, bringing back a fan-favourite mechanic that started...
News Pokémon GO Promises It Won't Introduce "Intrusive Ads" Or Playtime Restrictions
"No, that is not happening"
It's a new era for Niantic's mobile hit Pokémon GO now that the games division has been sold to Monopoly Go! maker Scopely for $3.5 billion. This has naturally raised some concerns about the title's future - with some players reportedly worried about "intrusive ads" and possible restrictions on playtime being introduced...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Update To Remove Trade Tokens Following Player Feedback
"More accessible and enjoyable"
Earlier this year, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket rolled out its trading feature and certain aspects didn't exactly go down well with the playerbase. This feedback was taken on board, and the development team has now returned with information on how exactly this experience will be changed. Most notably, is the...
News Niantic Sells Pokémon GO And Entire Gaming Division For $3.5 Billion
Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now are also going
It's official — Niantic, the developer of Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now, has sold its gaming division for a staggering $3.5 billion to Scopely, "a world leader in mobile games". This acquisition comes just a few weeks after reports emerged that Niantic was in talks to sell...
News Nintendo Music Updated To Version 1.1.0, Here's What's Included
A small but handy toggle
Nintendo Music yesterday added the classic Zelda soundtrack 'A Link to the Past' and it seems Nintendo has also updated the app for mobile devices. As highlighted by dataminer 'OatmealDome' on social media, this updates the app to Version 1.1.0 on iOS and Android devices. It includes an update for "automatic volume...
News Miss PictoChat? This New iOS App Brings The Beloved DS Chatrooms To Mobile Messaging
The second coming
Anyone who owned a DS in the mid-2000s will likely have fond memories of PictoChat. Whether it was a one-off blast on launch day, or endless hours at a sleepover, Nintendo's little messaging service was a fun way to pass the time and show off your doodling skills when DS mania was all the rage. And now, in the year of our lord...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Surpasses 100 Million Downloads
That's a lot of cards
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket developer DeNA has announced that the hit card-collecting app has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide. Yep, 100 million. The app actually reached this download milestone last week whilst we were all deep in Pokémon Day celebrations, but a number that big is worthy of some recognition,...
News Pokémon Champions Reveals Multiplayer Battle Mode Options
A new challenger has appeared!
Pokémon Champions was one of the major announcements during the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast and we're still learning all sorts of things about it. The game's website and
News Pokémon Champions Limited To "Select Pokémon" At Launch
There'll also be Pokémon HOME restrictions
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast was the reveal of the new Switch and mobile title Pokémon Champions. It follows in the footsteps of games like Pokémon Stadium, where the focus is exclusively on trainer battles. As exciting as it is to see the return of this type of...
News New Pokémon TCG Pocket Set 'Triumphant Light' Arrives Tomorrow
With Arceus taking centre stage
We expected some news on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket front in today's Pokémon Presents showcase, and we were not left disappointed. The Pokémon Company has revealed Triumphant Light, the latest set that will be coming to the mobile card-collecting app. What's more, you'll be able to start ripping packs...
News New 'Dating App For Games' Tool Looks To Leverage Human Expertise Over AI
Say hello to 'Ludocene'
A new tool billed as a 'dating app for games' is currently seeking funding via Kickstarter to ultimately help you find your next all-time favourite. Ludocene comes from the team behind the Family Gaming Database (which, full disclaimer, we are partnered with for accessibility information in our own game pages) and is...
News Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Reportedly In Talks To "Sell Games Unit"
Including the sale of Pokémon GO
A new report from Bloomberg claims Pokémon GO developer Niantic is apparently in talks to sell its video game business to the Saudi Arabia-owned company Scopely. This deal would supposedly be announced in the "coming weeks" and the sale price is expected to be around $3.5 billion. The sale would reportedly...
News Nintendo Is Developing New Mobile Game Apps, Unsurprisingly
"Even as we transition to Nintendo Switch 2"
The Switch 2 is obviously the big focus for Nintendo moving forward, but one other area of business it plans to continue is mobile applications. During the company's Q&A for its latest financial earnings, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the company's "current position" when it...
Opinion All My Pokémon TCG Pocket Headaches Help It Nail Playground Trading Nostalgia
Jim used Reminisce!
I am a creature of habit, so when The Pokémon Company revealed Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and its two-packs-a-day hook system, I knew that I was going to be a sucker for it. And here we are, a little over three months since its launch, and that's exactly what I am. My Pokémon monkey brain (Mankey brain?) has turned to...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket To Update Trading Feature In Response To Player Feedback
"We have received a large number of comments"
As you might have seen earlier this week, the new trading feature went live in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on mobile devices and a lot of trainers aren't particularly happy. The developers have now released an official notice, responding to the players - mentioning how it appreciates feedback and...
PSA Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Expansion Is Here, But You Can Still Open Old Packs
Gimme a Boost(er)
The day is finally here, Trainers! The 'Space-Time Smackdown' expansion is now live in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, giving us access to a whole bunch of sweet Gen IV newbies. But have no fear if you're still chasing cards from Genetic Apex, they're still available to open. Unlike when the 'Mythical Island' mini-expansion...
PSA Trading Is Finally Live In Pokémon TCG Pocket, But It's A Real Headache
Traders of the Lost Card
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's hotly-anticipated Trade feature is finally live in the mobile app. Those who have been waiting to swap cards with their pals can now do so, but there's a catch: it's a real headache. As with everything TCG Pocket, Trading is all about consumable items and currency. We've known for a while...
PSA Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Launch Discount Ends Soon
Get 50% off while you still can
At the end of last year, Nintendo launched Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete - a "complete" version of the previous free-to-play mobile title which has now officially ended its service. As part of the launch of this new paid version, Nintendo has been offering residents a limited-time discount on the game -...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Taking Action Against Inappropriate Conduct
Including "data tampering, real money trading and other behaviors"
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket got off to a strong start when it arrived on mobile devices last year, but it's also had to deal with a few things along the way. With this in mind, the developer has now issued a new notice about how it's "taking action in response to inappropriate...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Expansion And Trading Feature Arrive Next Week
Bring on the Smackdown
After many weeks of teases, The Pokémon Company has finally revealed when we can expect to see Trading Card Game Pocket's next expansion and the long-awaited trade feature. Surprise! They're both arriving next week! Trading will be the first to be added to the card-collecting app, with the feature going live on Tuesday 28th...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Details New Trade Feature, Arriving This Month
New booster packs are also being added
Late last year, The Pokémon Company announced it would finally be adding an anticipated feature to the mobile app Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket in January 2025. It's now been reconfirmed the trading feature will arrive "this month" - with the team also detailing what exactly you can expect from this new...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Super Mario 64 Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
"Let's-a go!"
Nintendo has just rolled out its latest update for the 'Nintendo Music' app and this week it's added the soundtrack from Super Mario 64. All up, it contains 36 tracks with a runtime of 49 minutes. You can enjoy the famous title theme music, Peach's Castle, a nice jingle with Cool, Cool Mountain, and even Piranha Plant's Lullaby (Piano...
News Super Mario Run Celebrates Super Mario Party Jamboree In New Crossover Event
Get this party started
To celebrate the recent arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree, Nintendo's mobile runner game Super Mario Run is hosting a special limited-time event. This includes three types of missions to participate in - including Rainbow Galleria Missions, Goomba Lagoon Missions, and King Bowser's Keep Missions. If you complete these...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket 'Mythical Island' Expansion Out Now, Adds Over 80 Cards
Boooost!
The new expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, dubbed 'Mythical Island' is out now via a free, automatic update for all users. The booster set contains an additional 68 standard cards alongside roughly 20 secret cards for you to find, including the likes of Mew, Celebi, and Aerodactyl. In addition to the new cards, a new 'themed collection'...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds A Huge Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
186 tracks from Skyward Sword take flight
Nintendo's weekly music app updates continue with the company today adding The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword soundtrack. This title originally made its debut during the Wii generation in 2011 and made use of Wii Motion Plus controls. The game was more recently re-released in HD on the Switch in 2021. This...
News Mew EX Heads To Pokémon TCG Pocket Next Week In New Booster Pack
Mew-sic to our ears
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has announced its first new Booster Pack, and it's coming to the game on 17th December 2024. The new expansion is called Mythic Island and stars Mew EX, alongside Celebi EX, trainer card Blue, Aerodactyl EX, Marshadow, Morelull, and a handful of other newcomers. New cosmetic items and new solo...
News A Handful Of "Hidden" Splatoon 2 Tracks Have Been Removed From Nintendo Music
Octo Reduction
A wave of Splatoon 2 tracks landed on Nintendo Music this week, and we have been jamming along to the Splatfest sounds in the days since. However, it looks like the update contained a few more tracks than Nintendo intended, as a handful of them have since been removed. Five tracks have been pruned this time — 'A Brighter Future...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds New Switch Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Listen to the tunes of Splatoon 2
When the Nintendo Music mobile application was originally announced, Splatoon 2 was one of the many games teased. In an update to the app today, the soundtrack has now been added. It includes 105 tracks and has a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes. This also includes the soundtrack for the Octo Expansion and as...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Is Available Now On Mobile
Pay it, keep it
if you've been waiting for a feature-complete version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for mobile, then you're in luck, because Nintendo has finally answered your prayers with a paid version of the popular mobile game. Available now for a discounted price of $9.99 / £8.99, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete removes all...
News Nab Some Sweet Promo Cards In Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Limited-Time Drop Event
Including a spicy full-art Venusaur
Gosh, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket new additions just keep coming thick and fast, don't they? Today, the game's first 'Drop Event' has got underway, giving you a chance to pick up some tasty promo cards by taking part in special promo battles. The Venusaur Drop Event runs from today until 13th December...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Sets Its Sights On "Inappropriate Player Names"
Some names are "causing discomfort to other users"
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has been available on mobile devices for a month now and it's a huge success story. While the game is chugging along just fine, it seems the development team has had to issue a notice about inappropriate player names. It seems some trainers have decided to create...
News It's Over! Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's Online Service Has Officially Ended
The paid version replaces it next month
Earlier this week, you might have seen how Isabelle and the villagers said their goodbyes in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on mobile devices. Well, in an update, the online service for the free-to-play game has now officially ended. The game's social media account shared the following message and artwork to...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's 'Thank-You Finale' Waves Goodbye To The Free Mobile App
We're not crying, YOU'RE crying
Nintendo's free mobile app, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is shutting up shop on 28th November 2024 at 3pm BST / 7am PT / 10am ET. We knew this end date was on the horizon and we told ourselves that it would all be okay with Pocket Camp Complete landing on mobile next month. And yet here we are, having a little cry...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Another DS Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Train your brain with Dr Kawashima
The latest Nintendo Music mobile app update happens to time in with the 20th anniversary of the DS, and with this in mind, the soundtrack from Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? has been added to the service. The soundtrack comes with 14 tracks all up and has a runtime of 35 minutes. You can...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Trainer Drops $1,500 To Collect Every Single Card
"I will not be doing it again"
Since the arrival of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket there's been all sorts of number crunching and simulations breaking down how long it could potentially take to collect every card in the game. Now, one Reddit user known as 'Weens4Life' has decided to test out the paid element and it's cost them a whopping $1,500...
News It Turns Out Pokémon GO Players Have Been Training An AI This Whole Time
"It can't be bargained with... it can't be reasoned with..."
In a recent blog post from Pokémon GO developer Niantic, the company has laid out its plans for what it calls a 'Large Geospatial Model', an AI that fills in the blanks for geographical locations that haven't been physically captured in person. So for example, as Niantic highlights...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Has Already Generated $120 Million Since Launch
That's a lot of Pokè Gold
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, the new mobile app taking the world by storm, has reportedly generated a total of $120.8 million since its initial launch on 30th October 2024 – that's an awful lot of Poké Gold! As reported by PocketGamer (thanks, GamesIndustry), TCG Pocket is averaging out at around $6.4 million in...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Classic N64 Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
The mobile app gets boost power with F-Zero X
Nintendo has been rolling out regular updates for its Switch Online mobile app 'Nintendo Music' and this week's release adds the N64 soundtrack from F-Zero X. This soundtrack is loaded with 20 tracks all up and has a runtime of 38 minutes. You'll be able to listen to songs like Dream Chaser (Silence),...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Adds Anticipated Feature Early 2025, But There's A Catch...
Trading arrives but it will be "gradually" expanded upon
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has got off to a flying start on mobile devices, but one feature trainers have been unable to access at launch is trading. It was previously mentioned trading would not be available on release, and now in an update, The Pokémon Company has confirmed it will...
News Pokémon Unite Developer Releasing New Monster Hunter Game For Mobile Devices
Featuring the "core gameplay experience" of the series
Capcom has today revealed its new Monster Hunter game for mobile devices, and unlike previous spin-off titles for the same platform, this one will offer up a "core gameplay experience" similar to the mainline series. Introducing Monster Hunter Outlanders - it's a collaboration with the Chinese...
News Pokémon Sleep Development To Shift To Internal Subsidiary
Select Button is the current main dev
The Pokémon Company has announced that development on the mobile app Pokémon Sleep will be shifted away from its main developer, Select Button. Shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Serebii, the app will now be moving from a co-development between TPC and Select Button — which also worked on Magikarp Jump —...
News 'Nintendo Music' Update Adds Wii Sports Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Relive the glory days of Wii
The new Switch Online music mobile app Nintendo Music has today been updated with 30 tracks from Wii Sports. If you boot up the app, you can now listen to songs like the game's theme, the main menu song, the catchy Tennis player selection, training and results music, the bowling soundtrack, and much more. All up, this...
News Nintendo Music Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update your app now
Nintendo Music has been out for just over a week now and apart from a few new soundtracks, it's now been updated on Android and Apple devices to Version 1.0.1. This update includes some fixes to enhance the overall experience after users were reporting some issues: Version 1.0.1 (Android), 7th November 2024 [Nov. 7th Resolved]...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Now Has "Over 30 Million Downloads Worldwide"
"How many packs have been opened, then?"
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and unsurprisingly it's already pulling in some absolutely massive numbers across Android and Apple devices. After reaching a whopping 10 million downloads in its first 48 hours, after just over a week it's now surpassed 30 million downloads worldwide. Pokémon Trading...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's First Emblem Event Is Now Underway
Win some shiny profile bling
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket feels like it's only just left the door, but the support has been coming thick and fast over the last week. Today, a brand new event has got underway and it promises some shiny Emblems for your player profile if you can prove your skills in battle. The 'Genetic Apex Emblem Event 1'...
