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Watch Nintendo’s Treehouse Live, Right Here

Ready to learn about the next Zelda? In lieu of a Nintendo Direct this year, the big N is running a Treehouse stream that’s dedicated to Link’s new adventure, among other games. Let’s watch! The stream starts at 12pm ET and should continue for a few hours today, then pick up again on Wednesday. Nintendo…

Farming and dating hit Stardew Valley is coming to Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U later this year, the game’s creator announced today. Mac and Linux versions are also still forthcoming.

Check out this new official Legend of Zelda artwork—will we be able to rock climb in the upcoming Wii U game? That’d be awesome. (Via Zelda’s Amazon page.) Here’s some other recent artwork, from last week:

The View From The Street On The Day Before E3

The pre-E3 walk of the LA Convention Center and its surrounding area is a tradition here at Kotaku. Take a look at the stuff our folks on the ground will be tired of looking at by the time the show ends. Except Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé. Who could ever tire of that cheerful…

Kirby: Planet Robobot: The Kotaku Review

Kirby is approaching Mario and Sonic in terms of ubiquity. The little guy has starred in three games in as many years, all without a drop in quality. The newest game, the Nintendo 3DS’ Planet Robobot, is the best of the three. In the new game, the usually overpowered Kirby is even mightier. He can…

Here’s That Mystery Sun and Moon Pokémon, Revealed

Remember how last month fans spotted an unannounced monster hidden in the Pokémon Sun and Moon trailers? Welp, turns out it wasn’t a fake-out. Meet Iwanko, drawn here by Tumblr artist kokoro. This rendition is based on the recent Japanese magazine, CoroCoro, which actually includes two new ‘mon. According to Serebii, Iwanko is a rock-type…

One Year Later, Did Nintendo Keep Their E3 2015 Promises?

Nintendo’s digital events have become a highlight of E3—pre-recorded presentations, as opposed to live stage shows, that are full of fun and filled purely with games. There’s no planned Direct this year, but let’s see if they kept their 2015 promises. The theme of Nintendo’s June 16, 2015 E3 digital event was transformation. At the…

Sonic, E.T., Gollum, Batman and Adventure Time Are All Going To be In The Same Video Game

Is this the greatest video game roster of all time? The folks behind the Lego Dimensions just unveiled the characters and series they’re featuring in the game’s second year, starting in September: Sonic the Hedgehog, Adventure Time, Mission Impossible, the A-Team, the Goonies, Knight Rider, the Powerpuff Girls, Gremlins, Beetlejuice and ET. All in one…

Out Of 720 Pokémon, Pikachu Wasn’t Voted Number One

In a general election between all 720 Pokémon in Japan, the winners were announced tonight in Tokyo. Greninja came in first, while Pikachu didn’t even crack the top three. According to Oricon Style, a total of 562,386 votes were cast, with Greninja garnering 36,235 of them, making this Pocket Monster the election’s most popular choice.…

Nintendo, Make A Metroid Anime Like This

Clocking in at only 55 seconds, this Metroid fan anime clip might be super short, but it sure does provide a nice blueprint. A Japanese artist and animator who goes by the moniker Rabbit Machine created this short. It’s not the first Metroid fan anime we’ve seen (previously, we introduced this one), and it’s probably…

People Are Thirsty For Pokémon Sun and Moon’s Hot New Professor

Move over, Professor Sycamore. There’s a new daddy in town. (NSFW warning!) As many of you know, every Pokémon game comes with a Pokémon expert who guides you on your journey to catch ‘em all. In the first generation of games/anime, we had good ‘ol professor Oak: For a while, this was more or less…

Nintendo Changes E3 Plans, Will Show More Than Zelda

Today Nintendo announced that they plan to talk about more than just the new Zelda at E3 later this month. Don’t get your hopes up: there’s still no press conference or Nintendo Direct planned. But at least they’ll show off some other games. During a livestream on Tuesday June 14 and Wednesday June 15, Nintendo’s…

Meet The New Legendaries In Pokémon Sun And Moon

Meet Solgaleo and Lunala, the two newest legendaries in the Pokémon universe. Solgaleo (left) will star in Pokémon Sun, while Lunala (right) will pop up in Pokémon Moon. Both look like they could kick the hell out of Popplio Both new Pokémon games will be out on 3DS November 18. Solgaleo is a psychic/steel creature…

Poll: Japan’s Most Memorable Games on Each Console

Japanese game magazine Famitsu is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the publication polled readers, asking them which games were most memorable on consoles ranging from the Famicom to the PS4. Famitsu received 2,921 ballots, with each ballot featuring the platforms listed below. The rule was that those who voted could write only…

In Japan, to celebrate the Nintendo eShop’s 5th anniversary on the 3DS, Nintendois selling 100 3DS titles for up to 50 percent off. If you have a Nintendo Account, you get another ten percent off. It goes from June 7 to June 13. No word yet if other regions will get similar sales.

Pokémon‘s 20th Anniversary Continues With A Mythical Month Of Manaphy

Now that Darkrai’s had its May, it’s time for something a little cheerier. June’s mythical Pokémon is the ridiculously adorable Manaphy. The Pokémon Company and Tomy are showcasing a different mythical Pokémoneach month in 2016 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beloved video game franchise. Pikachu kicked things off in January, followed by…

Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Vantendo Special Edition: Winners!

Nintendo and Vans may have teamed up to produce some special gaming-themed shoes, but none of them can hold a candle to the monstrosities fresh new designs our readers came up with. While Vans may only be producing Nintendo related kicks, our ‘shop contest was open to anything and everything to do with gaming. Not…

Hong Kong Pokémon Fans Protest Pikachu’s Name Change

In the English-speaking world, Pikachu is “Pikachu.” In Hong Kong, things are more complex, especially after Nintendo renamed the franchise’s most famous Pocket Monster. Upcoming titles Pokémon Sun and Moon will be released in traditional and simplified Chinese in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Until now, different regions have used different translations to reflect…

Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Vantendo Special Edition

At the beginning of May the house that Mario built and Vans announced they would be partnering to release some special kicks featuring various Nintendo characters. Some look pretty nifty! Others… not so much. Here are some examples And so on. Your ‘shop assignment, if you choose to accept it, is to design the ugliest…

Japan Celebrates Splatoon‘s Anniversary with Fan Art

On May 28, Splatoon was released in Japan one year ago. Players fell in love, got damn good, and the game became a hit. Today is May 28, and on Twitter, folks online in Japan are celebrating. (Nintendo is also celebrating by, as Famitsu reports, announcing a Splatoon Wii U bundle that comes with a…