Yesterday afternoon we witnessed a devastating loss to the video games industry. In another round of layoffs that seems to happen every week, WB Games announced it would be closing three studios. These were Player First Games (Multiversus), WB San Diego (which had not yet announced its game), and Monolith…
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…
It’s very bizarre to hear executives from Microsoft talking about the Nintendo Switch 2, but ever since the company’s pivot to multi-platform development took hold, we’ve been hearing more and more from Team Green about games on other platforms. During the Official Xbox Podcast yesterday, Xbox Games Studio head Craig…
While those in the west have only just gotten the first batch of Pokémon Horizons episodes, Japanese fans are about to embark on a third season of adventures with Liko and Roy beginning April 12th. To build up to the new episodes, The Pokémon Company Japan has paired up with…
It may seem like an elaborate April Fool’s joke, but the IHOP x Sonic collab is real! Fans of the iconic hedgehog can expect meals based on 6 popular characters in the franchise. Not only that, IHOP loyalty members can earn PanCoins and receive exclusive content for Sonic Superstars, as…
It’s been nearly a week since Princess Peach set off for adventure at the Sparkle Theater. By now many people across the world have joined her along this journey and seen it through to the end. It can be easy to feel like something is missing after finishing a game,…
Video game toys have really exploded in popularity over the past few years. Heck, Target even has an entire aisle of Nintendo, Roblox, and Minecraft toys in my hometown. But one of the things I’ve noticed is that most of these toys fall into one of two categories: popular Nintendo…
The release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land exactly two years ago today shook up the landscape of the Kirby series. Not only did it bring new lore, mechanics, and characters into the fold, but it was the first game in the series to entirely consist of 3D gameplay. Needless…
Spring is in the air, and once again, Nintendo is here to spread some love with a beautiful assortment of new Animal Crossing products — if you’re in Japan. However, like with all good things, there’s always a catch. The items we’re about to introduce aren’t your typical storebought goodies….
Princess Peach: Showtime has officially launched today, and Nintendo is celebrating the occasion with a dedicated pair of Pastel Pink Joy-Con! Wait? Haven’t we seen these before? If these Joy-Con look familiar, you’re not going crazy. While it’s the first time we’ve seen this color for the right Joy-Con, a…
Just a few days ago, our first look at the Link figma from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dropped via leaks on Reddit and YouTube. The figure itself is incredibly detailed and all the extras from the DX version really impressed us here at Nintendo Wire, though…
Fans of the Banjo & Kazooie series, get ready! No, it isn’t a new game just yet, but rather a new piece of merchandise to add to your collection. If you enjoy this iconic duo of the late ’90s and are looking to represent that love in a physical form,…
Japanese toy company Sanei has announced that it will be rereleasing a trio of plushes from Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon to coincide with the release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. Originally released over ten years ago (!) when the 3DS original first made the rounds, these plushes include one of…
Good Smile has consistently led the way in crafting some of the most stunning and intricately detailed Nintendo collectibles available. Over the past few years, I’ve been an avid collector of the figma line, and undoubtedly, they stand out as some of my all-time favorite pieces in my Nintendo collection….
For the past few years, Build-A-Bear has been building up to something magical with their line of Pokémon plushies. Sure, we got Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, all the Eeveelutions, and even a MASSIVE Charizard, but none of them could ever stack up to what’s arrived today. That’s right, folks! After…
