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…
How many times will we have to shout “mama mia” before the end of the month arrives? As March 31st rapidly approaches, it seems the plumber brothers can not catch a break from their products being revoked off retail and digital shelves. Just when we all thought video game entries…
Yesterday saw one of Bowser’s Airships fly in from the horizon, but today’s Super Mario reveal from Jakks Pacific is a little more down to earth. Coming from the recently (re)released Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, it’s a trio of feline friends ready to join your collection. …
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will present you with a tough choice right out the gate – or out the case, as it were. Even Turtwig and Chimchar fans know that in Sinnoh there’s a little favoritism towards a proud little penguin, no doubt due to its omnipresence in…
UPDATE: Funimation has confirmed that rather than being a straight adaptation of the games, it will be a “new story that has never been told before with unique characters from the ‘Kiseki’ series.” A new game is also in development based on the anime, though it’s not confirmed if it…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Today we’re discussing some awesome new merch: Bowser’s Airship Playset from Jakks Pacific and three new Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo. Check it out! Read our written articles on the topics here: New Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo announced Bowser’s Airship Playset announced…
The new ‘Amai Kaori’ line of merch, which is the Japanese name for the in-game Sweet Scent move, features a soft pastel art style with Fairy- and Grass-type Pokémon accompanied by Pikachu, Eevee, and Yamper, all with a literal sweet scent applied to the items themselves. The refreshingly cute line…
Update: You can now pre-order the Arle & Carbuncle Nendoroid at Play-Asia. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! We’ve seen the Arle & Carbuncle Nendoroid from concept to prototype to final make, and now these adventuring cuties are available to pre-order through the US Good…
Mario Day may not be until this Wednesday, but that hasn’t stopped Jakks Pacific from announcing a new playset from the mustachioed plumber’s universe. The new Super Mario Bowser’s Airship playset was announced via Twitter and it’s a surprisingly detailed recreation of its in-game inspiration. The Deluxe Bowser’s…
After several months of delays, it’s finally time for Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World to open to the public! Overnight, Universal Studios Japan and Nintendo announced that next Thursday, March 18th will be the official grand opening. Ya-hoo! The new grand opening date for #SuperNintendoWorld at Universal Studios…
The final episodes of the Pokémon Journeys: The Series anime have landed on Netflix in the U.S. today. To commemorate the entire season being available, The Pokémon Company has released a set of eight bingo cards for fans to play bingo along with their viewing. The Pokémon Company recommends starting…
Grabbing some snacks for an upcoming hangout session or in-between work break? Nintendo fans may want to stick to Frito-Lay’s variety packs of snacks well into next month as the two companies >are partnering together to give away a million prizes with some of their latest select products. With the…
Resident Evil’s 25th anniversary is now only a few weeks away, and while we probably won’t be seeing Village arrive on Nintendo Switch anytime soon, Capcom has teamed up with Numskull Designs for another way to celebrate the series that defined “survival horror.” The Numskull website has been updated with…
