What does Generation 8 hold in store for Pokémon? A brave new world to explore at home or on the go. Here's your first look at 2019's big evolution for Pokémon.

Nintendo and Microsoft have an existing partnership, thanks to Minecraft’s cross-platform play. That game runs through Xbox Live, and even uses the service on Nintendo’s Switch for its multiplayer. Imagine that partnership was extended?

For the last 15 years, Nintendo of America has been shepherded by a walking mountain of raw beef, who also happens to be one of the most amiable, gentlest and enthusiastic people in the video game business. Reggie Fils-Aime started at Nintendo of America in 2003 as its Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and, just three years later became its President and COO. He’s now stepping away to spend more time with his family and friends.

Last night’s Nintendo Direct was a shot in the arm for the console, as plenty of new games were announced, third-party titles were confirmed for the console and release dates were thrown at the screen. Here’s a breakdown of all the news that you might have missed, thanks to the Direct being held at the ungodliest of hours.

It is the future year 2012. Nintendo is hot to trot and it’s all thanks to the Wii console. A phenomenon that connected young and old alike, the Wii was a blazing success thanks to its ability to streamline game controls and offer something different to fans with its motion-based hardware. How would would the big N evolve from here? That question would be answered with the Wii U. Sweet Shiggy, it was awful.

Having worked extensively with mushrooms that make you change size and flowers that allow you to spit fire, it only makes sense that Mario knows the ins and outs of the human body. Such is the case with Dr Mario World, a new mobile game to soon be offered by Nintendo. According to an announcement yesterday, The new title will …

Fast forward to almost two decades after that game was released, and Metroid Prime 4 seems to be oddly dormant despite having been announced by Nintendo back at E3. So what gives? Well, it looks like Nintendo just isn’t happy with progress on the project, and they’ve decided to go back to the drawing board.

While my approach to playing Super Smash Bros. remains the ever-reliable button mash, the more talented players now have a chance to each other’s characters senseless in Nintendo’s new tournament series for 2019. In a video posted to their website, Nintendo announced that the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open will commence next month. Qualifier events will take place …