Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. These…
One of the first bits of information we got about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake was that it would include something known as the “Threads of Time.” An in-game tapestry that fills out as you complete the story, it functions as a visual representation of the progress…
One of the most important parts of any Legend of Zelda game is the soundtrack that accompanies the adventure. As a series known for having some of the most iconic and influential tunes in gaming, Nintendo has always approached each new Zelda game with a focus on how it wants…
It’s starting to feel like we’re in bizarro land when Konami, of all companies, is making sense about generative AI usage in game development. In its latest fiscal earnings report, Konami president/CEO Hideki Hayakawa addressed the company’s concerns about the rise of generative AI and how it might impact game…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
If Resident Evil 7 was the series’ renaissance, then 2019’s Resident Evil 2 reinforced its unstoppable modern appeal by starting an ongoing celebration of the past. Its popularity not only began a new wave of remakes for Resident Evil, but also inspired many other developers to revisit their classics. Its…
After being delayed into 2027, developer IO Interactive is ready to announce that 007 First Light will be hitting Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18th, 2027. That’s almost exactly one year after the original release date, which was March 27th, 2026 (before being delayed into May 2026 and then slipping…
It’s not even Halloween yet, but every company under the sun is starting to promote its Christmas shopping plans. Nintendo is no exception, revealing today that it will be hosting a sweepstakes with a chance to win a paid trip to New York City to visit Nintendo New York. The…
Update (10/20/26): The Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo is officially available, and Capcom is kicking off the occasion by sharing a new video showing off everything you can experience in the new experience on Switch 2. Before the full game launches on December 4th, make sure to try out the…
We’re just a few short weeks away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, and if you’re looking to save some cash before the holidays, we’ve got some good news! Right now, both Amazon and Walmart are offering…
New DLC is coming to Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. Separated into three waves, the new Expansion Pass will be available later tonight. Wave 1 (Four Weapons) gives you access to weapons themed after Hero’s Relics from Three Houses. All four heroes in Fortune’s Weave will receive a weapon, with Cai’s…
We’re just a few weeks away from the release of Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and IGN’s Logan Plant (a Nintendo Wire alumnus!) recently got the chance to preview the remake. There isn’t a whole lot of new info or footage, but there…
First teased by Beats a few days ago in a short video, the Beats x Pokémon collaboration has officially been revealed. The collaboration features just one product, a Beats Pill speaker featuring both Pikachu and what looks to be a shiny Mimikyu. Advertised as having up to…
Earlier this week, we reported on a new discovery for F-Zero GX that was sitting under our noses for two decades. Now, we have a story about a new discovery in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time after almost 30 years (and just in time for the remake!). According…
We’re only three weeks away from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s fancy new Switch 2 remake, so Nintendo has uploaded a new “overview” trailer to get people ready for its November 5th, 2026 release date. While the trailer mostly covers what you’d expect (i.e. look…
