At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
A brand-new Kirby Café has finally opened in Osaka! Located in the Daimari Shinsaibashi Store in Osaka City, this now makes three permanent locations available in Japan. As with all other locations, the Osaka Café requires reservations, which can be hard to come by and often sell out quickly. You…
It’s been thrilling to see how many fighting games, both indie and AAA, have been coming to Nintendo Switch. From Mortal Kombat 11 to Pocket Rumble, there is no shortage of content for anyone looking for a competitive fighter. Now, we can add another indie to the list with Fantasy…
I’ve always been excited by developers playing around with the basic concept of fighting games. Usually, it consists of two players performing combos to deplete the opponent’s health bar, but plenty of games shake up the formula in ways you may have never thought of. Divekick has all the basics…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “Spaghetti-Arms” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. We begin with a saucy account of corporate promiscuity, as it’s been announced that Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have…
As the other big companies turn towards streaming and the next generation of consoles, Nintendo had to use E3 2019 to prove that the Switch will remain relevant in a time of transition for the video game industry. I believe Nintendo’s E3 Direct did exactly that, and I think that…
One of the biggest surprises of the E3 show floor was the fact that Nintendo had the sequel to the beloved indie smash-hit Hollow Knight as a playable demo at their booth. Available in the demo were two stages to choose from: Moss Grotto and Deep Dock. Selecting Moss Grotto…
With another E3 rolling around, one thing I always look forward to is the opportunity to spend time with the upcoming games that Nintendo is showing off. Add in the fact that Nintendo is showing off the third installment of Luigi’s Mansion, a game that is very near-and-dear to my…
I remember the day well. It was the first week of April, 2011, in high school drama class — freshman year. We were slacking off between one of Mr. McKillip’s improv games when I noticed a classmate had a shiny new toy. It had a metallic aqua casing, a slick…
In the days of the NES, some games could grab players almost immediately. Many of these came from Nintendo, but it’s when things were from outside the house of Mario that they got interesting. Standing at the head of these was a gothic horror inspired series that captured the fright…
The following impressions are based on the beta build of Mario Kart Tour. At Nintendo’s request, no images or video content will be shared of our time with the game. Over the past two or so years, I’ve become something of a gacha fiend. After being weaned into the concept…
It was over two years ago that Adult Swim games announced they would be bringing the indie hit Duck Game to Nintendo Switch — and the weapon-wielding, pixelated poultry have finally landed on the hybrid console. Duck Game’s release on Switch brings along frantic multiplayer, both local and online, as…
I’m not one to say no to a good drink, especially when it’s poured by a set of practiced hands and an open mind. Whether you’ve spent some time in dives or not, a practiced bartender makes all the difference no matter how far you want to take your inebriation…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “remember Miitomo?” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. It’s the most wonderful time of the (financial) year — when a bunch of corporate suits in Kyoto…
