Pokemon GO recently introduced Buddy Pokemon as one of its new features. Players can choose their favorite creature in their collection and have it become their buddy. By doing so, you can obtain candy after walking a set distance.
All Pokemon actually requires a different distance before you’re given candy. Thankfully, GameSpot now has a handy chart showing how much is needed for each one. Head past the break to view it.
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
United States
* Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU.
Wii U
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition – Amazon, GameStop
SteamWorld Collection – Amazon
Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders Imaginators Dark Edition Starter Pack – GameStop
Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Runbow Deluxe Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Paper Mario: Color Splash – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (pre-order for launch edition) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – Amazon
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (pre-order for Launch Edition) – Amazon
, Best Buy, GameStop
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack – Amazon, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Disney Magical World 2 – Amazon, GameStop
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, Best Buy
Mario Party: Star Rush – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack – Amazon (exclusive)
Pokemon Sun – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Moon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Dragon Quest VIII – Amazon
, Best Buy
Super Mario Maker for 3DS – GameStop
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns – Amazon, GameStop
Super Mario Superstars – GameStop
Systems
New 3DS XL Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition (new) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
amiibo
Daisy: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Donkey Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Boo: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Diddy Kong: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Wario: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Rosalina: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Waluigi: Super Mario Series – Best Buy
Link (8-Bit) – Best Buy
Link (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Best Buy
Link/Zelda (Zelda: Wind Waker) – Best Buy
Books
Super Mario Adventures – Amazon
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening – Amazon
(save $14)
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2 – Amazon
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages – Amazon
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition – Amazon (save $16)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition (new) – Amazon (save $8)
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
Other
Pikachu Premium Gold Protector for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pikachu Hard Pouch for New 3DS XL – Amazon
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-ring – Amazon, GameStop
Pokemon Sun/Moon Z-Crystal 9 Pack – Amazon
Canada
Wii U
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Risky Beats Edition
Paper Mario: Color Splash 
Skylanders Imaginators
Runbow Deluxe Edition
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Just Dance 2017
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
3DS
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits 
Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls 
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack
Corpse Party Back to School Edition
Disney Magical World 2
Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only
Mario Party: Star Rush
Pokemon Sun and Moon Steelbook Dual Pack
Pokemon Sun 
Pokemon Moon
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Books
Super Mario Adventures
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1: Ocarina of Time Parts 1 & 2
Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 2: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
(save $9)
Pokemon Sun/Moon: Official Collector’s Vault Edition (new)
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
UK
Wii U
Nintendo Selects: Super Mario 3D World
Nintendo Selects: Pikmin 3
Nintendo Selects: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Nintendo Selects: Mario Party 10
Nintendo eShop Collects: SteamWorld Collection
Nintendo eShop Selects: FAST Racing Neo
Paper Mario: Color Splash
Skylanders Imaginators
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
3DS
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Mario Party: Star Rush
Disney Magical World
Rhythm Paradise Megamix
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Pokemon Sun
Pokemon Moon
Pokemon Sun Steelbook
Pokemon Moon Steel Book
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Hardware
New 3DS XL – Peal White
New 3DS XL – Orange and Black
Pokemon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL
Books
The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening
Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: standard
Pokemon Sun/Moon guide: collector’s edition
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
As this year’s Tokyo Game Show ends, next year’s event has been dated. It’ll take place between September 21 and September 24. Per usual, Makuhari Messe will host the event.
As for TGS 2016, the expo saw a higher number of attendees (271,224) compared to last year. More people stopped by during each of the four days, including the first two which are reserved for business partners and media.
Here’s a breakdown of the attendance:
Update: Added in Sunday’s updates.
Nintendo Badge Arcade has been receiving daily updates since heading to the 3DS eShop. Because it’s continually updated with content, we’re rounding up all of the additions and changes in a weekly post.
Here’s what’s on tap for the week of September 12:
September 12
– 2 Mega Man panels
– 1 Ice Climber panel
– 1 Super Mario Bros. 2 panel
– 1 Donkey Kong panel
– 1 Metroid panel
– 2 Kirby panels
– 2 Zelda panels
– 2 Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam panels
– 1 Pikmin panel
– 1 Animal Crossing panel
– 7 Monster Hunter panels (1 day left)
– 9 Pokemon panels (5 with 1 day left)
– 1 free play
– Thank-you badges until 9/22
This month’s EDGE review scores are as follows:
No Man’s Sky – 6
The Turing Test – 6
Pac-Man: Championship Edition 2 – 8
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – 6
The King of Fighters XIV – 6
Unbox – 7
Batman: The Telltale Series – Episode 1 – 5
Hue – 6
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
Monster Hunter Stories and Megami Meguri once again received stage shows at the Tokyo Game Show today. View recordings for both below.
Square Enix revealed Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional at the Tokyo Game Show earlier today. It’s set for release on February 9 with a 5,250 yen price point.
It goes without saying that Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional is the original game, though with some new content. Numerous characters from past Joker games will be present as well as popular monsters from previous titles. Square Enix is also packing in new scenarios. Those who have save data from the original Joker 3 can import monsters they’ve collected.
Get a look at the first Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional trailer below.
After Nintendo revealed Super Mario Run last week, a bunch of outlets were able to speak with designer Shigeru Miyamoto about the game. Yahoo is one such outlet that now has an interview up.
During the discussion, Miyamoto talked a bit about Super Mario Run’s origins and the opportunity of Mario impacting a bigger audience. He also shared a comment about the continued importance of consoles to Nintendo.
Continue on below for notable excerpts from the interview. To read the full talk between Miyamoto and Yahoo, head on over here.
At the Tokyo Game Show today, Capcom confirmed plans to publish a Monster Hunter Stories demo on the eShop. Fans will be able to try out the game before launch starting on September 20.
In the demo, players can experience a part of the story with “Quest Mode” and battle other Riders in “Challenge Mode.” A special “Nabiru Costume” can also be obtained in Monster Hunter Stories’ full release.
During a TGS 2016 stream this week, SEGA showed off the latest live gameplay from Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. View some footage from the Japanese version below.
