The Season of World of Wonders’ Research Day is finally here in Pokémon GO. This quarter’s event is themed after Flying-type Pokémon – specifically Spearow, Doduo, Hoothoot, Taillow, and Rufflet. Trainers will have to spin PokéStops during the event hours for event-exclusive Field Research tasks featuring these Pokémon. There will…
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…
As the games industry continues to push for an all-digital future, there has been a lingering worry that the Switch successor would forgo physical games and become the first all-digital Nintendo platform. At least for the immediate future, that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. According to the latest…
Following the leak of the cover of the new issue of CoroCoro this morning, where a seemingly new Lycanroc form can be seen, a brand new form was revealed on the latest episode of Pokénchi. The new form looks similar to Lycanroc’s Midday Form, however with darker, orange-ish colored fur,…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
The best things in life come in pairs. Sonic and Tails, Nana and Popo and Banjo and Kazooie — just to name a few. Now, two brand new adventurers are ready to platform their way to your heart with Chicken Wiggle. When a nasty witch kidnaps the townsfolk, it’s up…
Kirby, Kirby, Kirby — it’s a name you should know; thanks to Nintendo, he’s the star of the show! This month marks the 25th anniversary of his release in America and Europe, and we’ve already seen some celebratory flair. The recent eShop sale and My Nintendo rewards are hopefully just…
Games starring Miis have never been extremely robust, though they are often entertaining. Ever since these little avatars arrived on the scene in 2006, Nintendo has been sticking them just about everywhere it can, from small guest roles in games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. to starring roles…
The reveals for Fire Emblem Warriors appear to be increasingly regular as we inch closer to its nebulous autumn release. After the announcement of Cordelia and Female Robin a few days ago, word has come in via the game’s official Twitter that two new characters would be shown off later…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Theftropolis gets a surge in crime, slimes worm their way out of gargantuan digestive tracts and a bunch of surprise Arcade titles strike on Switch. Our discount cups runneth over in today’s exciting eShop update! Nintendo’s patented pink ball of puff is headlining a…
Blaster Master Zero fans, rejoice! As promised at Anime Expo last month, today’s the day that Yacht Club Games’ own azure hero joins Inti Create’s throwback. Shovel Knight is available for free for the next two weeks, meaning anyone who owns BMZ can grab him for absolutely nothing save a…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled…
The 2DS has officially launched worldwide, and while those of us in North America are stuck with only one color option, the lucky folks in Japan already have a special edition. Thanks to NintenDaan, we get an in depth look at the newly released Dragon Quest Metal Slime New 2DS…
Star Fox 2 is going to make its 22 year delayed release in September as part of the SNES Classic Edition, and in lead-up to the occasion, My Nintendo is offering a trio of Lylat themed discounts. Star Fox Zero for the Wii U and Star Fox 3D for the…
