How to Celebrate Pokemon Day 2018 February 26, 2018

The Pokémon Company has announced that February 27th, 2018 will see the return of Pokémon Day. This day is special because it is considered the anniversary of the release of the original Pokémon games in Japan.

So how will Pokémon Trainers be able to celebrate it? Take a look below for some ideas!

I can confirm Snapchat users will be able to find the Bulbasaur filter in their apps right now. You’ll need an Alexa-Enabled or Google Home-Powered speaker to use the Pikachu Talk skill, but that also should be up now in your speaker’s control application.

Pokémon Go players will be happy to know that Niantic is offering special Pikachus wearing party hats from 1PM PST today to 1PM PST Wednesday. You’ll also be able to buy trainer avatar items inspired by Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen with in-game PokeCoins or real-world money. In the past, limited time event gear was given away for free, so I’m a bit puzzled as to why Niantic is charging for this in-game content unless they plan to keep offering it past the event.

You can celebrate however they wish, but make sure to include the hashtag #PokemonDay with any social media posts.

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are out now on the Nintendo 3DS platform. Pokémon Go is out now for Android and iOS Smart Devices.

Pokemon Go Community Day 2 Starts at 2PM February 24, 2018

Niantic is hosting the second Pokémon Go Community Day in just a few hours. Today, between the hours of 2PM and 5PM EST, you’ll be able to find special Dratini in public parks across the region. The special thing about the Dratini you will find today is if it is evolved into a Dragonite, it will learn the special move Draco Meteor. Normally, Dragonites found in Pokémon Go will not know that move.

If you’ve got yourself a copy of Pokémon Go on your smartphone, fire it up and start catching!

Pokémon Go is out now on Android and iOS Smartphones.

Super Mario Odyssey Luigi Balloons Update Released February 23, 2018

Nintendo has just released a free update for the must-buy game, Super Mario Odyssey. The new update includes several new costumes to purchase at the in-game stores and an all-new minigame starring Mario’s brother Luigi!

After installing the free patch, you will find Luigi floating around the main hub areas of each world. He will complement you on your clothing and offer you the chance to play an online ranked minigame. Luigi will give you a balloon and tell you to hide it. You will be scored based on how difficult you make it for other players to find the balloon!

Your Nintendo Switch will typically install its updates if left in standby mode while it is connected to the internet. If you have that feature disabled or you kept your Switch turned off, you can manually install the 1.2.0 patch manually before launching the game.

Super Mario Odyssey is out now exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.

Detective Pikachu Story Trailer February 23, 2018

A lot of people have been curious about the plot of Detective Pikachu. It isn’t a main Pokémon title as much as it is a side story in the Pokémon world involving a special talking Pikachu. Together, you can interview witnesses and solve puzzles to help you investigate mysteries throughout the region. Now, Nintendo has just released this new trailer for the game which takes a closer look at the game’s story, enjoy.

I’m happy this is finally coming to the West.

Detective Pikachu is coming March 2018 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS.

iOS 11.2.6 Released February 20, 2018

Sorry about the delay on this post, Apple has quietly released a software update for many of their personal computer devices including the iPhone and iPad. The new update, iOS 11.2.6, fixes some minor bugs including consistent app support for external devices.

If you are using an Apple device running iOS 11, you can install the update right now by selecting the General, and then Software Update tabs in the Settings App. If you had the previous version of iOS 11 installed on your device, the new update weighs in at around 26MB.

Splatoon 2 Love/Money Splatfest Starts Tonight February 16, 2018

Splatoon 2 players should fire up their Nintendo Switch consoles and prepare to pick sides because the next Splatfest starts tonight. Splatfest is an important event in the Splatoon franchise where players take sides on important issues, with winning teams getting special goodies. This weekend’s Splatfest will go on for exactly 24 hours starting at Midnight tonight. The winner will be determined shortly after the event concludes.

So what is at stake this time? The answer appears to be the very core of humanity. The game’s developers are taking inspiration from the Valentine’s Day holiday and are asking their players the hard question, do you prefer Love or Money? Players can make their team selection right now but just be aware that once a team is selected, you won’t be able to change it.

Good luck to everyone! May your ink be only on your enemies.

Splatoon 2 is out now exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.

Ready Player One “Come With Me” Trailer February 16, 2018

Ernest Cline wrote a love letter to nerdy culture with his novel Ready Player One. This March, it is going to be released as a major motion picture. The book’s plot was heavily inspired by stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and what better song to use for the film’s trailer than one from that book’s film adaptation.

How many references can you recognize? Post what you spotted in the comments section below.

Ready Player One is coming to theaters in March 2018.

Kingdom Hearts III D23 Tokyo 2018 Trailer February 11, 2018

We’ve been waiting quite a long time to see the newest game in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. We know it is coming to the Xbox One and PS4, but we haven’t seen much news about it since 2.8 HD released on the PS4. This weekend, Disney unveiled the newest trailer for Kingdom Hearts III at D23 Expo Tokyo, which shows an all-new world we will be visiting in the game, the world of Monsters, Inc.

If you liked that, I’m happy to say that’s not all the Kingdom Hearts news we have for you today. Every Kingdom Hearts game has begun with a song performed by the singer Utada, and Kingdom Hearts III will be no different. Here is the all-new theme song for the game, “Don’t Think Twice”.

Kingdom Hearts III is coming later this year to Xbox One and PS4.

Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition Released February 9, 2018

Square Enix has released Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition on Android and iOS smartphones earlier today. The game incorporates the content from Final Fantasy XV with a new art style that runs well on portable devices. If you want a closer look at it, here’s the official launch trailer:

If you want to take a look at how the game plays before buying the rest of the episodes, you’re in luck because you can download the first episode for free right now on your device’s respective digital marketplace.

Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is out now on Android and iOS devices.

Switch Rewards Coming to My Nintendo in Early March February 8, 2018

Got some highly-anticipated news for you all today. Nintendo’s digital rewards service, My Nintendo, provides Nintendo customers with point rewards ranging from purchasing games to completing tasks in Nintendo’s various smartphone titles. These points could be redeemed for rewards ranging from wallpapers, 3DS themes, Wii U DLC, or discounts on select 3DS or Wii U eShop titles. Rewards change frequently so it is a good idea to stay up to date with the latest offerings by visiting the website at least once a month.

However, while Nintendo Switch owners could earn points from their digital and retail purchases on the Switch, Nintendo does not currently offer any digital rewards for Switch owners. The Switch has been out for almost a year and has a larger install base than the Wii U, so many players have been asking Nintendo when they plan to offer rewards to Switch owners. Today, Nintendo finally revealed they will be offering rewards redeemable for Nintendo Switch content starting in early March!

Sadly, Nintendo has not yet revealed what rewards they will be offering for Switch owners, but they have several options. There are several digital titles on the Switch’s eShop they could offer. Also, it would be nice to see something like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild‘s Season Pass as a potential reward.

If you are a Switch owner and haven’t signed up for My Nintendo, you can do so here. You’ll just need to sign in with the Nintendo account you use on your Switch. If you’re a 3DS or Wii U owner its a good idea to link your Nintendo Network account, as that will add rewards made from future purchases on those consoles to your account balance.