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The end of Miitomo was announced last month. But as the sun sets on one Nintendo mobile app, the company is gearing up for something entirely new. Earlier in the week, Mario Kart Tour was revealed for smart devices.

As of now, we know almost nothing about Mario Kart Tour. Literally the only information we have is that it’s releasing in the fiscal year ending in March 2019. That’s it. Not a single gameplay detail.

That means it’s up for us to think about the possibilities for Mario Kart Tour. Will it retain the same basic style of gameplay that we know of in which the perspective is set from behind the racer you’re playing as? How will the game play on mobile devices? Who should be on the roster? If you have any thoughts about Mario Kart Tour, be sure to share them with us in the comments below.

Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find returning stages with more items.

“Folklore in the forest! Fairy Fashion” is the returning theme. The stages provide the following:

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Did you miss the Grand Hero Battle with Valter in Fire Emblem Heroes originally? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that it’s back. Grand Hero Valter: Dark Moonstone is waiting again in Special Maps. Even players who cleared this previously can take on limited-time special quests to earn rewards.

In other news, Nintendo has shared some celebratory illustrations various illustrators to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Fire Emblem Heroes. You can view them below.

With Fire Emblem Heroes’ first anniversary in sight, Nintendo Treehouse is taking a look back at the game. The team dives into how it referenced past titles and materials to ensure that things were consistent in the mobile release.

Here’s an excerpt:

You can read the full Nintendo Treehouse Log post here.

Super Mario Run’s latest event is now up and running. Until February 16, players can partake in Gold Goomba Lite.

This is a version of the Gold Goombas event in which you have an easier chance to obtain certain rewards. By defeating Gold Goombas in World Tour, you can get these special items. Icons will appear on courses where Gold Goombas can be found.

Getting a lot of good stuff to celebrate the first anniversary of Fire Emblem Heroes. Firstly today players will be getting a 50 orb present. There will also be log in bonuses that you can claim 20 orbs up to 10 days lasting til February 17th. Special maps have also opened up for players to earn more orbs til the 26th. And until February 9th players can earn double EXP and SP.

There is also a summoning focus including Brave Ike, Sigurd, Nephenee, and Brave Lyn. It shall be open until February 9th.

Nintendo has released a new video for Fire Emblem Heroes that will act as the game’s first commercial in Japan. View the advert below.

Fire Emblem Heroes is celebrating its first anniversary with a special event. Starting today, fans can vote on who the number-one Hero is as part of “A Hero Rises”.

Voting can be done here. The first round starts today (ends February 12), while the final round starts on February 15 (ends February 19). The top Hero will be given to players as a present at a later date as a 5-star unit.

Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find a new stage, along with some brand new items.

“A dangerous temptation! Devilishly Fashionable #1” is the new stage. It includes the following:

– Dragon queen set (headband)
– Dragon queen set (top)
– Dragon queen set (skirt)
– Dragon queen set (boots)

And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:

– Jet cap
– Coach’s jacket
– 2-tone crew socks

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Niantic published a new cinematic trailer for Pokemon GO today, as narrated by Stephen Fry. The video offers a look at some of the more recent Pokemon added to the game. Have a look at it below.


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