Nintendo Mobile News
January2017
News Super Mario Run Sprints Onto Android This March
Not long to go now
Super Mario Run has been available on iOS for a few weeks now, while Android users have had to endure a rather annoying wait to get their hands on the plumber's first smartphone adventure. The good news is that the wait is almost over - Super Mario Run will arrive on Google-powered phones in March. This news shouldn't come as...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Revealed for Mobile, Arrives on 2nd February
Update - now confirmed for iOS on the same day
Update: Since the Direct broadcast, it's been confirmed that the game will also be out on iOS on 2nd February, following a statement it was 'coming soon' in the stream. Evidently Apple stepped up to approve the date, which is great news for iPhone / iPad owners. Original Article: The bulk of...
News Brexit Could Increase Super Mario Run's Unlock Cost In The UK
Potentially rising from £7.99 to £9.99
iOS App Store prices are due to rise in the UK and the main culprit is the weak Pound, a result of the nation's recent decision to leave the European Union. The Pound has dropped almost 20 percent of its value against the US dollar since the EU Referendum took place last year, and this has seemingly forced...
News Pokémon GO Racked Up $950 Million In Revenue During 2016
Top download for 2016, third in terms overall revenue
Mobile market researcher App Annie has revealed that Pokémon GO generated $950 million in revenue during 2016. Despite launching halfway through the year, the app was the most downloaded game on iOS and Google Play in 2016. In terms of revenue, it came third - trailing Monster Strike and Clash...
News Homebrew App Allows Smartphones To Imitate The Wii U GamePad
Early days, but impressive nonetheless
Nintendo never did get around to releasing Wii U GamePads which could be purchased separately, but that might not matter all that much now that progress has been made on a homebrew app which allows a smartphone to replicate the performance of the much-maligned controller. Created by Rolando Islas, this drc-sim...
News Pokémon GO Is Being Banned in China
Security concerns seem to be the cause
Pokémon GO took the world by storm when it came out this past summer, but in the wake of its launch, there came numerous negative reports. People were falling off cliffs, walking into traffic, finding bodies, and being mugged, and while such incidents were only experienced by a relatively small number of...
News New Report Claims Pokémon GO Could "Measurably Affect US Life Expectancy"
Game has encouraged an additional 144 billion steps in the US alone
One of the key elements of Pokémon GO is walking - not only do you have to trek around to catch monsters and pillage PokéStops, but you also have to rack up steps to hatch eggs - and it has already been pointed out that the app encourages people to partake in additional physical...
Soapbox You Should Probably Avoid Capcom's Mega Man Mobile Ports
Poor emulation, frame rate issues, dodgy controls - what went wrong?
Capcom may be reluctant to release an entirely new Mega Man game these days but it has no issues with mining its past and recycling existing titles from the series, and recently announced that it would be releasing all six of the classic NES entries on iOS and Android. Those games...
News Newzoo Estimates Less Than Five Percent of Users Have Paid For Super Mario Run
90 million installs, but only 3 million purchases
In typical fashion, Nintendo decided to buck conventional trends when it launched Super Mario Run for iOS. Rather than follow the pay to play, microtransaction-focused model that the mobile marketplace is built on, it instead opted to have a comparatively large upfront cost that would then give users...
December2016
News You Can Now Pre-Register for Super Mario Run on Android
Maybe it's not too far off…
Super Mario Run has been grabbing a lot of attention over the past few weeks, as this is the first time Nintendo brought its mustachioed mascot to mobile markets. While the game has admittedly been bringing in mixed reception—how could we forget that stock drop?—it's nonetheless been a popular app downloaded by...
News Niantic Increasing Gen II Pokémon GO Encounters Over Holiday Period
Have a Pichu at the details
Having recently added some generation II 'mon, Niantic is now offering increased odds of nabbing these critters in Pokémon GO. There have been some mumblings of discontent over how these are accessed, so this is probably a smart move. Through Christmas week and into the New Year various tweaks in the game will adjust...
News Uncharted And Last Of Us Designer Says Super Mario Run Is One Of His Games Of The Year
He's got all the coins, too
Super Mario Run has had something of a mixed reception since it launched; 50 million downloads would suggest that the game has been an overwhelming success, but a few negative App Store reviews and investor niggles have soured the release a little. On the plus side, it always helps when one of the most infl
News Super Mario Run Races to 50 Million Downloads
Think of that Mushroom Kingdom coin...
What can you say? People love Mario. After previously surpassing 40 million downloads in its first four days since becoming available on the App Store, the plumber has already taken another milestone. Nintendo of Europe has announced that Super Mario Run has now reached 50 million downloads worldwide. To...
Video Slick Promotional Video Attempts To Summarise Mario For The Mobile Generation
There's more to Mario than Super Mario Run, after all
Super Mario Run is now available on iOS, and while its launch hasn't been without some issues, it appears to have been a considerable commercial success for Nintendo, with 40 million downloads in f
News Super Mario Run Passed 40 Million Downloads in Just Four Days, Focus Shifts to Improvements
A little further to run yet
Super Mario Run has had a mixed launch, it's fair to say, something we wrote about recently; it's had staggering highs and quite a few lows in its first week. Some broader figures have started to emerge. Nintendo, for its part, has given an official (albeit broad) number for downloads over launch, stating that the app...
News You Can Now Play Super Mario Run's Toad Rally Without Spending Tickets, But There's A Catch
Enjoy a friendly run
Super Mario Run's World Tour mode is fun, but it's the Toad Rally mode which really provides the game's addictive hook. In this mode you compete with other players to earn Toads which expand the size of your kingdom and grant access to new buildings and items. Taking part in Toad Rally requires special tickets, and if you're...
News Niantic Issues Walking and Catching Stats on Pokémon GO
We did it!
Though Pokémon GO has definitely fallen in popularity from its record-setting summer debut, it's still managed to hold a sizable fanbase. Considering the game's global success, one must occasionally wonder things such as how many Pokémon have been caught, or how far everyone has collectively walked. Fortunately, Niantic does keep track...
News Pokémon GO Lapras Event Raises $17 Million In Tourist Revenue For Tsunami-Hit Japanese Region
Every little helps
During November Niantic held a special Pokémon GO event in Japan's Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture - all areas impacted by the 2011 Tsunami. The intention was to generate interest with players and give the tourist industry in this struggling region a much-needed boost; the achieve this, Niantic made...
News Nintendo Has No Plans For Additional Super Mario Run Content
Out Run
There are currently no plans to produce new content for Super Mario Run, Nintendo has stated. The game launched last week and has been downloaded millions of times, generating a considerable amount of revenue for Nintendo - but it hasn't been without its issues, with players complaining about the high cost and connection problems. While...
Rumour Latest Pokémon GO Update Hints At Christmas Event
But is Niantic is running out of time?
While the mobile world loses its head over Super Mario Run, let's not forget the other big smartphone release of 2016 - Pokémon GO. The monster-catching app just got a new update, and as ever data miners have been digging in to find anything of interest. It so happens that this new update has a very...
News Nintendo's Share Value Plummets Despite Super Mario Run Downloads and Revenue Performance
Negative App Store reviews cited as concerns
Super Mario Run has, on the surface level, had a strong launch. Reportedly downloaded over 37 million times since launch, it's set records and also done well in the charts; at the time of writing it's still the most downloaded and highest grossing iPhone app in the US and UK, according to App Annie, and...
News Niantic Reiterates Pokémon GO For Apple Watch Is Still Coming Amid Rumours Of Cancellation
"Stay tuned"
It's easy to forget that the announcement of Super Mario Run wasn't the only Nintendo-related bombshell that was dropped during Apple's iPhone 7 keynote earlier this year. Pokémon GO developer Niantic also showed off an Apple Watch app which works in conjunction with the game to save you the bother of having to pull your phone out of...
Guide How To Get Togepi, Cleffa, Pichu And Other Gen II Monsters In Pokémon GO
Be my baby (Pokémon)
Gen II monsters are finally in Pokémon GO, but Niantic has disappointed some fans by choosing not to introduce them in the wild. Instead, these 'mon are hatched from eggs which are one of the game's premium items. The debate about whether or not Pokémon GO is now "pay to win" is best left for another day, but the fact of the...
News Super Mario Run Currently The Top Grossing iOS Store App
It prints money
While investors might have their concerns about the money making potential of Super Mario Run which was released on the iOS App Store yesterday, it seems their fears might be unfounded as the title is currently the top grossing app is both the UK and US, and no doubt many other territories too. In the UK we can see Super Mario Run...
News Nintendo and DeNA Shares Tumble as Investors Show Super Mario Run Revenue Fears
Terribly premature, but that's investors for you
It's time for another episode of 'Investors do the Darndest Things!', in which Nintendo's share value swings up and down as strange movements happen in the financial market. It's right up there with death and taxes as an inevitable part of existence. Super Mario Run arrived on 15th December at about...
Video Watch Us Compare Super Mario Run's "Battery Saving" Graphics Options
Who ordered the choppy framerate?
Burrowed away in the options menu of Super Mario Run you can find a pair of options that claim they can save you battery power by lowering the graphical performance that the game attempts to pump out. Casual players may not notice an enormous difference at first but for any frame rate-savvy individual out there the...
News Super Mario Run's My Nintendo Rewards Are Live
Toad! Coins! Tickets! Things!
When My Nintendo launched one of its key features was integration with Miitomo; through the social app you can earn more Platinum Points, and there are regular reward updates with outfits and virtual goodies. With Super Mario Run - Nintendo's second smart device app - now out on iOS, the same idea is being applied once...
Review Super Mario Run (Mobile)
Gives you a run for your money
The news that Nintendo's globally-renowned mascot Mario would be starring in his own smartphone title was, for some, as earth-shattering as learning that the Easter Bunny isn't real. Nintendo entering the mobile arena was hard enough to stomach, but offering up its most famous son as a blood sacrifice for the baying,...
News Super Mario Run Is Now Live On The iOS App Store
Run to the App Store now!
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - Super Mario Run is now available to download in the iOS App Store. Just in case you forgot to turn on that notification, we can tell you that it popped up at about 17:35 here in the UK, and it seems to have already rolled out in the US; it's worth checking in your territory,...
Video Super Mario Run Launch Used as an Opportunity to Promote My Nintendo
Get exciting rewards! Like, um...
It's Super Mario Run day for Nintendo, and while we're awaiting an embargo to tell you what we think of it and to go into detail, the big N has at least given a glimpse of the role the iOS game will play on My Nintendo. A short video for the loyalty programme has been posted by Nintendo of Europe; it shows that -...
Video Nintendo Really Wants You to Play Super Mario Run With One Hand
Don't Mario and drive, though
Ever since Shigeru Miyamoto joked at the Super Mario Run reveal that players could help Mario do his thing while also eating a burger at the same time, Nintendo's been pushing the one-handed angle. It's a fun spiel, for sure, even if playing the game while eating dinner is sure to annoy others; don't do it on a date, is...
News Nintendo Share Value on the Rise, With Super Mario Run Leading the Charge
High profile public debut of Nintendo Switch might have helped, too
It's been a solid week for Nintendo in terms of boosting brand awareness, not necessarily for the current-day, but for the imminent and slightly longer term future. It's been all about Super Mario Run and the Nintendo Switch, ultimately. With Super Mario Run there's been a ramping...
News Super Mario Run Promotion Dashes Into Miitomo
We need that Little Boo Buddy in our lives
Super Mario Run launches on iOS next week and Nintendo is running a special promotion in Miitomo to celebrate this fact. The collaboration includes special Super Mario-themed items and room decorations, as well as a cool Super Mario Run varsity jacket and an adorable Little Boo Buddy. Here's the run down:...
News Miyamoto on the Reasoning Behind Super Mario Run's Pricing
One and done
With the impending launch of Super Mario Run, there's been a veritable explosion of coverage across the internet as Nintendo has been aggressively promoting the timed iOS exclusive. Fans will be pleased to hear that it isn't going the route of microtransactions or free to play, as is popular in the mobile market, but will be centered...
News Super Mario Run Will Require a Constant Online Connection
Also, the reason why it's coming to iOS first
Super Mario Run is only a week away from releasing on iOS, and the hype is reaching its peak. This is the first major Mario game to come to a platform that's not Nintendo developed, and while it is still a mobile game, it's an important milestone in the long running history of the series. Up until now,...
News Starbucks Confirms Pokémon GO Collaboration, 7,800 Outlets To Become In-Game Locations
Gulp
Earlier this week we reported on a rumour which suggested that coffee retailer Starbucks would be teaming up with Pokémon GO creator Niantic for a special promotion which would transform many Starbucks outlets into locations within the game itself. Today, the two companies confirmed this alliance with an official press release, and also gave...
Video Super Mario Run Commercial Is Packed With Sprinting But Light On Gameplay Footage
You might even wonder what it's actually advertising
With Super Mario Run due to arrive on iOS next week Nintendo is really ramping up promotional activity for the game, with TV appearances and interviews all taking place at the moment. The company has also released
News Super Mario Run Could Influence The Future Of The Series, Claims Shigeru Miyamoto
"We'll have to look at what it is these new fans want from a Mario game"
Super Mario Run launches next week and is perhaps Nintendo's most significant play in the smartphone arena yet, placing the world-famous mascot in an entirely new style of game. The potential audience for this title is mind-boggling when you take into account the sheer size of...
News Dataminers Tear The Latest Pokémon GO Update Apart, Find New Features
Spoiler alert, obviously
The latest Pokémon GO update is rolling out at the moment and - as ever - dataminers have been digging into the code to find out exactly what goodies it has in store. It would appear that this update is laying down foundations for quite a few significant changes to the game, including genders for monsters, Pokémon...
News Miyamoto on Why Nintendo Waited to Make Smartphone Games
Better late then never?
Though Nintendo has now finally broken the barrier of smart device gaming and joined the market, most agreed that it was about time. For years, the company had been facing pressure from fans and investors to put its games on smart devices, and it staunchly refused until recent times. Several explanations were given, which all...
Preview Running Wild in Super Mario Run
Born to run?
Considering the fact that the Super Mario series started out as a precision platformer, it seems mad to think that this formula could translate into a mobile app with only a single input. As such we picked up the game with few expectations and a healthy dose of scepticism, but thankfully our fears were allayed. Super Mario Run has...
News Pokémon GO Update Makes It Easier To Turn Unwanted Pidgeys Into Precious Candy
Short and sweet
Pokémon GO version 0.49.1 (Android) and 1.19.1 (iOS) is rolling out as we speak, and the update brings an important time-saving feature - the ability to transfer monsters to Professor Willow in batches, rather than one at a time. Trading unwanted 'mon for candy has become an annoying yet essential process for many players, and this...
News More Pokémon to be Announced for Pokémon GO on 12th December
Major US partnership with Sprint also announced
A major press conference, due soon at the time of writing, will feature Niantic and Sprint discussing a collaboration for Pokémon GO; the details have already been officially confirmed, however, along with some positive news for those hoping to expand their Pokédex. Reinforcing the recent chatter...
News App Annie Outlines Super Mario Run's Chances of Being a Major Global Hit
The odds are good, basically
Super Mario Run is out soon on iOS (15th December), and is Nintendo's biggest mobile release to date - Pokémon GO, remember, isn't a Nintendo game. The moment Nintendo announced its partnership with DeNA in early 2015 most people will have said "there'll be a Mario runner", and they will have been right; nevertheless...
News Nintendo Goes Christmas Crazy With Special Festive Miitomo Drop Stage
You know you want that reindeer costume
Miitomo has had an injection of festive cheer with a new Miitomo Drop stage in which you can win Christmas-themed items. "Tis The Season! Happy Holidays!" has the following pieces of clothing on offer: Santa Miniskirt Set - Dress Santa Miniskirt Set - Boots Reindeer Head Reindeer Costume As ever, you have...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Will Be Showing Off Super Mario Run At NY Apple Store Next Week
He'll be chatting to Katie Linendoll, too
Apple has confirmed that Shigeru Miyamoto will be visiting its SoHo, New York store to demo the forthcoming Super Mario Run smartphone game on Thursday, December 8th. Miyamoto will appear at 6:00PM alongside tech expert and TV personality Katie Linendoll, and is expected to "share the importance of fun and...
News Pokémon GO's Nearby Tracking Feature Now Live In The UK
Rest of the US and parts of Europe coming shortly, too
Pokémon GO's "Nearby" tracking feature - which replaces the previous tracking element of the app that was turned off a while ago - is now live in the United Kingdom. The feature shows which Pokéstop each monster is closest to, narrowing down your search for rare and elusive 'mon. Niantic has...
November2016
Rumour Pokémon GO December Update Might Be A Gen 2 Monster Mash
100 new beasts on the way?
Pokémon GO has seen a few changes of late, with the "nearby" tracking system getting an overhaul, monsters being rebalanced and even the elusive Ditto arriving in the game, but if rumours are to be believed December could have somet
News Niantic is Expanding the New Tracking System in Pokémon GO
Into certain regions, that is
When Pokémon GO came out, it launched with a fairly hit or miss means of tracking Pokémon via footstep measurements. This system was rather difficult to accurately read and just failed to work altogether at times, so Niantic decided to pull it early on. The problem is, it never replaced it with another means of...
News Niantic is Rebalancing the Combat Power of Some Pokémon in Pokémon GO
Alakazam, Rhydon, and Gengar all receive buffs
Pokémon GO has done an admirable job of adapting the Pokémon series' primary combat into a simpler format that works better on mobile. That being said, there's still much room for improvement; the 'CP' system is constructed in such a way that certain Pokémon are not nearly as powerful as they perhaps...
News Niantic Says Thanks With Pokémon GO Double XP And Stardust Event
"What better way to say thank you than to celebrate our community"
Niantic has confirmed today that it is running a special celebration event to say thanks to the millions of people who have downloaded and played Pokémon GO since its launch in July. Between November 23rd and November 30th, players will earn double XP and Stardust: It has been an...
News Pokémon GO Update Appears To Lay Groundwork For Shiny Monsters And The Elusive Ditto
"Minor text fixes" indeed
Pokémon GO was updated over the weekend with what initially appeared to be some relatively minor fixes, but the guys over at The Silph Road have been doing some digging and have discovered some a little more exciting. Despite "minor text fixes" being mentioned in the update notes, it would appear that this new version is...
News Super Mario Run Launch News Triggers Nintendo Share Price Rise
Continues strong share rally in 2016
Yesterday's confirmation of the release date and price of Super Mario Run has caused Nintendo's shares to rise as much as 5.3 percent during the day's trading, eventually closing around 2.78 percent higher at 25,550 yen. The new iOS title - which is c
News Super Mario Run Jumps Onto iOS on 15th December, Priced $9.99 for Full Unlock
"The wait is almost over", says Bowser
We've known since its reveal that Super Mario Run would arrive on iOS devices in December, but now Nintendo has finally given some more concrete information. First of all, the release date on Apple devices will be 15th December, and the initial roll-out will be substantial - across 151 countries and regions...
News Global Roll-Out of Pokémon GO's Nearby Feature Gets Closer as Niantic Plans a Long Run
"It's not about taking a bunch of money off the table and going"
Pokémon GO was a viral sensation in the Summer - politicians were playing it when they should have been governing, drivers were playing it when they should have been watching the road, and millions of more sensible people were using it as a fun tool to improve their health and...
Video Celebrate Miitomo's Update With These Cringe-Worthy Promo Videos
Do you have a confession to make?
Miitomo got a huge update today which allows users to send each other direct messages, decorate their rooms and even strut their sense of fashion for all the world to see. To mark this occasion - and to perhaps remind people that Miitomo exists - Nintendo has published two video promos which highlight the new...
News The New Miitomo Update is Now Live
A much-needed shot in the arm
During the Financial Investors Briefing a few weeks ago, Nintendo revealed that a big update was coming to Miitomo which, among other new features, would be adding in the ability to send out personal messages to friends. The update has just gone live for Android and iOS, and has brought a whole wealth of new features to...
News Pokémon GO Bonuses Increased For Limited Period
More monsters and items to find
The latest update to Pokémon GO has introduced daily bonuses which earn additional XP and stardust for monster captures and extra XP and items at PokéStops. To mark the arrival of this feature, Niantic is enhancing the bonus scheme for a limited period of time: We are excited to let you know that the new daily...
News Spawn Rates Of Pidgeys, Rattatas And Zubats Reduced In Pokémon GO
Thank goodness for that
Niantic has revealed that it has reduced the spawn rate of some of Pokémon GO's more common monsters to increase the chances of players finding other, rarer 'mon. Pidgeys, Rattatas and Zubats are perhaps the most commonly-found monsters in the game, and players have previously complained that they seem to catch very little...
News Huge Miitomo Update Promises Direct Messages, Room Customisation And Sidekick Miis
Show off your style and answer publicly-posted questions, too
The Miitomo update that was teased back in October has been revealed in a little more detail. Once the mandatory updates arrives, you'll be able to send direct messages to people on your friends list. You'll also be able to customize what your room looks like by picking a wallpaper and...
News Pokémon GO's Designer Wants You To Look Up From Your Phone
"It saddens me a bit when I see a lot of hunched over people outside"
The name Dennis Hwang might not mean much to you, but you're almost certain to have seen one of his creations online. Hwang is responsible for many of the amazing "Google Doodles" which have been seen on Google's main page over the years - surely one of the most visited pages on...
News Super Mario Run Has Been Built on Unity
A sign of things to come?
Of all the common engines used in the game industry, few are used as often as Unity. Though it may not suit every developer's needs, the engine is scalable and easy to grasp, making it a popular choice among indie developers. Until very recently, Nintendo mostly developed games for its own hardware -- meaning that it also...
October2016
News Nintendo Expands Super Mario Run Launch To 150 Countries
Arrives in December on iOS, Android version in development
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima has revealed that Super Mario Run will launch in 150 countries this December rather than 100, as was originally planned. The game will be exclusive to iOS for a limited time. Kimishima also confirmed that the Android version is in active development, but...
News Japan’s Financial Services Agency Considering Regulation For Pokémon GO's PokéCoins
Could mean big changes for "free to play" gaming in general
Microtransactions are commonplace in many "free to play" smartphone titles, including Pokémon GO. However, the amazing success of Niantic's title has attracted the attention of Japan's Financial Services Agency, which is apparently considering regulation for the app's in-game currency,...
According to The Wall Street Journal
In a recent editorial breaking down timelines for potential NX details we highlighted 26th October as a key date - this is the date when Nintendo will report its second quarter financial results. In the equivalent reports for the last financial year, Company President Tatsumi Kimishima delivered a Corporate...
News DeNA Closes US Subsidiary as Focus Shifts to Nintendo Partnership
Super Mario Run and more on the agenda
DeNA is a company familiar to those that follow Nintendo closely, courtesy of the corporate partnership between the companies and DeNA's role in handling back-end services and networks for the big N. Primarily brought in for its expertise in mobile and networks, DeNA's imprint can be found in Miitomo and - very...
News Timing of NX Reveal Remains Up for Debate, as Insight Emerges On Super Mario Run Development
Dr. Serkan Toto cites 'rock solid' Mario Run source
Another day, another set of comments from sources familiar and otherwise with Nintendo's upcoming projects; many are focused on NX, but CEO of Tokyo-based consultancy firm Kantan Games - Dr. Serkan Toto - has also given a little insight into Super Mario Run's development. This is all ahead of...
News New Pokémon GO Update Appears To Disable Spawns And Sightings When Travelling At High Speed
Impacts Pokémon GO Plus, too
The most recent Pokémon GO update introduced catch bonuses and better gym training opportunities, but it appears to have introduced a less welcome alteration - the app is effectively useless when used in a moving vehicle. Forbes has reported tha
News Super Mario Run Notification Sign Ups Reach 20 Million
Mushroom for excitement
Apple's Tim Cook has revealed that the forthcoming smartphone title Super Mario Run has already clocked up over 20 million notification sign ups. Those 20 million individuals have registered via the iOS App Store to receive a notification as soon as Nintendo's latest mobile title goes live. While that figure is obviously not...
News Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Makes the Jump from DS to Smart Devices
Objection!
When it comes to the Ace Attorney series, there's certainly a sense of unease and nervousness around the future of the franchise. Though Capcom has produced multiple high-quality entries in the series for 3DS, not all have made it out of Japan, while those that have arrived are eShop-only downloads. Thankfully, confirmation of a sequel to...
News PokeLand Legends Reminds You Of Just How Shameless Some Developers Can Be
Developer, use replicate!
The success of Pokémon GO was always going to lead to imitators, but few are as blatant as PokeLand Legends (also known as Game of Monster: Legacy), a game which doesn't even try to hide the fact that it's ripping off the world famous franchise. Available on iOS and Android, PokeLand Legends involves catching monsters and...
News Latest Pokémon GO Update Brings Catch Bonus, Updated Gym Training And Other Fixes
Rolling out on Android and iOS now
Pokémon GO has been updated to version 0.41.2 on Android and 1.11.2 on iOS. This update includes the recently-announced Catch Bonus and Gym Training updates, as well as several other fixes and improvements elsewhere in the game. Here's the full change log: Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bon
News Forthcoming Pokémon GO Update Will Introduce Capture Rate Bonuses
Earn medals, catch that rare monster
Niantic has teased some information regarding a new feature which is currently in development for Pokémon GO. A new "Capture Bonus" system will make it easier to snag that rare 'mon, and is all based around type. Catching several different monsters of the same type will earn you medals, which will in turn grant...
Random Google Teases Smartphone Reveal With Zelda: Majora's Mask Reference
And triggers speculation of Nintendo and Google hook-up, of course
It's no secret that a lot of people who work in the tech industry are also pretty passionate gamers - the two go hand-in-hand for many people. Taking this into account, it shouldn't come as a massive shock to learn that one of Google's staffers is a big Zelda fan. So big in fact that...
News Pokémon GO Creator Niantic Taken To Court Over Beach Mobs
"We had no other choice"
Dutch authorities are taking Pokémon GO creator Niantic to court after the popularity of the game has caused hordes of players to descend on protected beaches at Kijkduin, South Holland in the Netherlands. Dubbed the Pokémon capital of the Netherlands, Kijkduin is home to many rare 'mon and this has predictably led to...
September2016
News Google Engineer Reflects on the Technical Side of Pokémon GO's Launch
Suffice to say, they weren't prepared
Though the craze around Pokémon GO has mostly subsided by this point, few will forget the record-smashing launch that it had. Obviously, all those involved with the game's development grossly underestimated how popular it would be, and the game was positively riddled with bugs and instability in the first...
News Reports Suggest Pokémon GO's Rare Spawning Nests Have Been Totally Randomised
Don't worry, you'll still get lots of Pidgeys
It would seem that Pokémon GO's "spawn nests" have been entirely randomised for rare 'mon. Reports are appearing online that Niantic has changed things up for hard-to-find monsters, deviating from its previous approach of simply switching one type for another at predetermined spawn locations...
Weirdness "Lapras Panic" Grips Tokyo After Rare Pokémon GO Sighting
In hot water
Police had to be summoned to deal with a massive crowd of Pokémon GO players following a Lapras sighting in Tokyo's Odaiba district. Reports of the monster's existence caused hordes of players to descend on the location, with many spilling onto the road and causing a safety hazard. Some have even gone as far as to name the event...
News Pokémon Company President Doesn't Think We'll See Mainline Games On Smartphones
"Chance of success" in porting concept to phones "quite low"
Despite the incredible success of Pokémon GO on smartphones, Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara doesn't sound so keen about bringing the mainline RPG series to mobile. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Ishihara was asked if the popularity of Pokémon GO - which has now been...
News Livestreamed Mugging Highlights The Dangers Of Playing Pokémon GO Late At Night
Warning: distressing footage contained within
Pokémon GO has enraptured millions, generated plenty of cash for the companies involved and encouraged plenty of players to get on their feet in search of monsters. However, it's worth noting that despite the promise of elusive beasts and the obvious health benefits involved, there are risks worth...
Talking Point Nintendo Now Battles for Our Time, Not Just Loyalty
It's a battle it can win
Thanks to technology, skilful developers and consumer demand, gaming has never been so varied. That may be a statement that goes against the sense some have of a gaming scene packed with remasters, sequels and iterations of long-established genres, but it reflects the broader picture. We have consoles, portables, PC / Mac...
Video Bandai Namco Goes Big on Iconic Franchises for Mobile Through 'IP Open Project'
From Pac-Man to Mappy, to Vampire Holmes Pac-Man?
Way back in March 2015 we told you about an intriguing 'IP Open' project being run by Bandai Namco in Japan. A number of iconic franchises were included, and the initiative enabled developers of various types to submit games using those IPs, with an approval and selection process in place. As you...
News One-On-One Battles Could Come To Pokémon GO In The Future
"It's probably something that will make its way onto our roadmap"
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has already promised more updates to the core app - including the ability to trade monsters with other players - but studio CEO John Hanke has revealed that one-on-one battles may also be featured in the future. Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt
News Pokémon GO "Pretty Likely" To Come To Android Wear As Well As Apple Watch, Says Niantic CEO
"We’ll look into supporting those, too"
Apple made quite a splash the other week when it revealed that its Apple Watch wearable will be getting a special version of Pokémon GO. Many assumed that this new app would be exclusive to Apple devices, but that doesn't seem to be the case. John Hanke, CEO of Niantic, has revealed in an interview with...
News Check out These Pokémon Stickers for iMessage
Worth $2?
One of the cool new additions to iOS 10 is the ability to use Stickers in iMessage to give messages a bit more visual flair. Super Mario Run already led the charge on these, and now it seems that Pokémon is getting in on the action. If you look here on the app store, you can download a set of Pokémon stickers for $2. The popularity of...
Random Shigeru Miyamoto Highlights the Pleasure of Eating a Burger While Playing Super Mario Run
Watch out for dribbling sauce, though
When Nintendo posted a short video of Shigeru Miyamoto talking about Super Mario Run at the start of the week, we resisted. The hugely likeable and respected game creator is repeating lines from the Apple conference reveal, and it's silly - it's not news. Well, who cares, it's quirky. If you don't like seeing...
News Pokémon GO Has Lost 79 Percent of its Paying Population
Still remains most profitable mobile game
It's been a few months since Pokémon GO made its official debut, and although there's some pretty cool new features being added, it was inevitable that the app would struggle to maintain its initial level of success and popularity. After breaking several records for sales and downloads at launch, Pokémon...
Random Walking 10km With Pikachu As Your Buddy Creates A Stronger Bond In Pokémon GO
Just like Ash!
Pokémon GO's latest update introduces the Buddy system, which has to rank as one of the most significant changes since the title launched a few months ago. Using this system, you can assign a 'mon as your buddy and they will walk alongside you, earning candies as they go. This new mechanic also introduces a cool Easter Egg which...
News Buddy Pokémon Arrive in GO Update as Niantic Continues to Target "Bots and Scrapers"
Rolling out right now
A little while ago we told you that Buddy Pokémon had been confirmed for Pokémon GO; this allows you to pick your favourite 'mon to appear next to your Trainer's avatar, and will also bring some extra rewards. Niantic has now confirmed that the update is going live around the world, so it should be a matter of time before...
Video A Modder Has Made Super Mario Run 64
Of course they have...
For some there's no escaping from the 'good old days', which in the Nintendo scene means - for some - delving into Nintendo 64 goodness. Nintendo's powerhouse console (at the time) was home to iconic games that are still much loved today. Super Mario 64 is right up near the top of the list when considering the most beloved...
Phones are the "first place that kids are encountering games"
With Super Mario Run now announced for a December release on iOS, plenty of talk has been on its potential success, the boost to Nintendo profits and similar numbers-based areas of conversation. For Nintendo these are clearly considerations, though for Shigeru Miyamoto the interest is in...
Talking Point The Inevitability of Super Mario Run, Nintendo's Ace for the Mobile Market
Nintendo's giving mobile a run for its money
When the Nintendo and DeNA corporate partnership was announced in early 2015, the most obvious concept that came up in the Nintendo Life team's conversation was a Mario runner. It's hardly rocket science - franchises such as Rayman and Sonic the Hedgehog have had multiple runner iterations of different...
News Analysts Expect Nintendo NX Reveal by Early October and Make Bold Super Mario Run Predictions
One billion+ free downloads possible
With the unveiling of Super Mario Run there's a lot of talk around Nintendo, its brand and its potential profitability. Share prices have jumped, which is something we've seen before with Pokémon GO; there's certainly a sense that bringing Mario to mobile is a key moment for Nintendo's efforts in the sector, and...
News Nintendo And DeNA Experience Share Price Jumps In Light Of Super Mario Run Announcement
18 and 21 percent respectively
Yesterday, Nintendo caused quite a stir by confirming Super Mario Run for iOS devices at Apple's yearly conference. Unsurprisingly, the news triggered Nintendo's share price to leap sharply, rising as high as 18 percent before settling down to a still-remarkable 11 percent at the end of the trading day. DeNA - the...
Sure, we'll ask about Pokémon GO on Apple Watch, too
As another indication - not that it was needed - that the Nintendo name still has broad appeal and brand power, Apple gave up an early chunk of its 'Special Event' to introduce Shigeru Miyamoto and Bill Trinen - they unveiled Super Mario Run. A left-to-right runner in which you tap to make the...
News Super Mario Run Release Prompts Delay to Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem Mobile Games
Still due before 31st March 2017
In all of the hubbub around Super Mario Run being announced at Apple's event, Nintendo has pushed its anticipated Autumn / Fall apps - Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing - back. They're still due before 31st March 2017, but will come after the December iOS release of Super Mario Run. Super Mario Run represents the...
Video Check Out Some Official Footage of Super Mario Run
Mario on tap
Earlier today Shigeru Miyamoto made a star appearance at Apple's major event, with able assistance from Bill Trinen, and revealed Super Mario Run. Coming to iOS in December - Apple gets the first bite (sorry) - it's a runner with the big pitch that you can play with just one hand. Be careful with those marketing slogans Nintendo, the...
News Nintendo Appears at Apple Conference to Announce Super Mario Run
Super MariOS
In a surprising appearance, Shigeru Miyamoto and Bill Trinen appeared on stage at today's Apple conference to announce Super Mario Run, a game that has been designed specifically for mobile and will come to iOS first in time for the Holiday season, with a December release confirmed. As the name suggests this is a runner in which you go...
Talking Point The Scale of the Mobile Industry Makes it an Important Market for Nintendo
Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem are only the beginning
As the Summer months drift towards their conclusion (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least) we head into Fall / Autumn, and what that brings is a period of great intrigue in the world of Nintendo. On the one hand the company will eventually need to spill the beans on its NX system and - in one...
News Niantic Already Working On New Apps As Pokémon GO Passes The $440 Million Mark
"We have some projects that are in the early stages now"
Niantic has gone from being a near-unknown to one of the most famous developers on the planet thanks to the astonishing success of Pokémon GO, the monster-catching smartphone app which the company developed in conjunction with The Pokémon Company. Niantic's previous release, Ingress, laid...
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