Author: Aiden

A dazzling rarity in the gaming world is set to turn heads and wallets at an upcoming auction. The Swarovski crystal-studded Nintendo DS, adorned with 2,000 crystals, is anticipated to command bids starting at a staggering £15,000. Commissioned by Nintendo and crafted by NYC Peach, this opulent handheld features a pink paw print design, commemorating…

Japanese police have charged the man responsible for sending death threats to Nintendo, resulting in the cancellation of the Nintendo Live Tokyo event earlier this year. According to reports from Japanese newspaper Kyoto Shimbun, the 27-year-old suspect from Ibaraki Prefecture has been charged with the forcible obstruction of business after sending 39 threats through Nintendo’s…

Atari has announced the revival of the iconic publishing label, Infogrames, signaling a nostalgic return to its roots in European gaming culture. Infogrames, known for classics like Hogs of War and Alone in the Dark, will once again grace the gaming landscape, sporting its distinctive armadillo logo. The decision marks a significant shift for Atari,…

An emulator offering access to a plethora of Nintendo games has surged to the top of the iPhone App Store’s free downloads list. The Delta app enables users to relive classics from NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS platforms. This spike in popularity follows Apple’s recent policy…

Apple’s recent decision to allow game emulators on the App Store took a swift turn as one of the earliest popular Game Boy emulators, iGBA, was pulled due to copyright and spam violations. iGBA, touted as one of the first Apple-approved Game Boy emulators, was flagged for being a knockoff of another emulator, according to…

A recent arrest in Japan has shed light on the illicit trade of hacked Pokemon save data. A 36-year-old seller was apprehended for selling manipulated rare Pokemon save files for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, fetching prices as high as $90. The arrest, reported by NHK News and translated by Automaton Media, reveals that the seller…

In a race against time before the shutdown of 3DS and Wii U servers, one devoted Dragon Quest fan took it upon themselves to save a precious piece of gaming history: all 56 DLC maps for the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII. Known as ‘tablets’ in the game, these maps unlock additional content for…

Today marks a bittersweet moment for Nintendo enthusiasts worldwide as the tech giant bids farewell to the online functionality of its beloved Wii U and Nintendo 3DS consoles. For gamers, this translates to a significant change in how they interact with their favorite titles. While offline gameplay remains unaffected, any games reliant on online features…

In a surprising move, The Pokemon Company has dropped the first-ever official Shiny hunting guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, leaving fans in awe. The announcement came through the official Pokemon Twitter account on April 3, accompanied by a link to the comprehensive guide. “Learn how to increase your chances of encountering elusive Shiny Pokémon…

Luminosity Gaming’s foray into the Super Smash Bros. competitive scene has garnered attention, especially with their recent partnership with supermarket brand Kroger for a $10,000 invitational tournament. The Toronto-based esports organization, under the Enthusiast Gaming umbrella, has found a niche in the Smash community, filling a void left by Nintendo’s minimal involvement in esports. Alex…