The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Well folks, the time is here! Black Friday has arrived… on Thursday, naturally. Down below you’ll find Nintendo Wire’s list of fantastic deals on a variety of items all related to gaming in one way or another, ones that we’ve specially handpicked just for you this holiday season! Make sure…
Do you remember where you were when the Nintendo Wii launched? In November of 2006, Nintendo unleashed the Wii on the United States and it felt as if the entire world had gone into a frenzy. While I had been unreasonably excited for previous consoles in my life due to…
For the Season of Timeless Travels, the standard Pokémon GO Battle Day/Weekend is getting an upgrade. Not only will it be (almost) six days, but another event will be happening at the same time. So while Trainers are out battling during the GO Battle Week: Timeless Travels event, they can…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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. Now,…
Sometimes it seems that Japan gets all the Nintendo merchandise, doesn’t it? Well, fear not! Nintendo Wire is here to show you all the best import deals that you can score right now, delivered safely to your door from over seas! Note – Nintendo Wire is an affiliate partner…
The next Hisuian Pokémon joining Pokémon GO is Hisuian Typhlosion! Just like with Hisuian Samurott debuting in December 2023, Hisuian Typhlosion will be available during a dedicated Raid Day event. For three hours, Trainers can battle and catch their very own Hisuian Typhlosion. (For more details about the Season of…
We’re almost halfway through Pokémon GO’s Season of Timeless Travels and the next event is all about Fairy-type Pokémon! This short event will overlap with Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day, but in the meantime, Trainers can see if they’re lucky enough to encounter a Shiny Cutiefly. Also, be on the lookout…
The final chapter in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s story is finally here! The Mochi Mayhem Epilogue is now available for players to enjoy. The event does require having completed the story of the base game, the Teal Mask, and the Indigo Disk, so be sure to do those first if…
It’s 2024, countries worldwide are seeing a surge in amiibo restocks, but the distribution appears oddly sporadic. Some countries experience massive restocks across the board, while here in the US, the situation is a bit more chaotic. With that in mind, here is a comprehensive roundup of every restock and…
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…
One of the best additions to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is how much easier it is to obtain items that were once quite rare. PP Ups, Nature Mints, nearly every battle item imaginable, and even Ability Capsules can all be easily purchased from common stores across Paldea. That being said,…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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. Now,…
