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…
2021 marks Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary and we’re starting to see the first pieces of merch be announced to mark the occasion. This time around it’s something a little different – a lore book. Fans of the Sonic franchise will be aware of how messy the Sonic lore can…
UPDATE: They have arrived! Okay, well, most of Pokémon Center’s Halloween 2020 collection is available to purchase. Go visit PokémonCenter.com to order the Pokémon Pumpkin Party plushies and the Haunted Pokémon Village set! Sit tight for the rest of the collection (plush hats and home decor items) to materialize soon….
We finally have our first look at the contents that are included in Japan’s Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Treasure Box package! Check out the goods: Unfortunately, no North American equivalent has been revealed yet. Stay tuned though, and we’ll report with any details regarding a special edition…
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…
As celebrations for the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. pick up steam, a few more collaborations are popping up. In the case of this particular merchandise release, Super Mario Bros. themed Barbie Storytelling Fashion Packs are appearing on Amazon ahead of any announcement from Mattel and/or Nintendo. So yes,…
Some of the most eye-catching merch from Pokémon Centers are the Pokémon Trainers collections. They bring products like new plushes or holiday collections, which look to cater to fans of the Pokémon games and bring together Trainers, Gym Leaders, and more with some great new artwork. This time around the…
Hold it! You might already have your rebuttal in mind here – First 4 Figures? Those high quality but pricey collectibles? No need to tune in. However, may I present for the court’s consideration, a new piece of evidence that may sway your judgement: Both the Exclusive Edition…
This year marks Dynasty Warriors’ 20th anniversary and Koei Tecmo has been celebrating in a variety of ways. The latest way its showing the franchise some love is via the power of music, as over 700 Dynasty Warriors tracks have been added to streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and…
When it was first announced we learned that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity would, like the previous Hyrule Warriors, receive a limited edition Treasure Box package in Japan. The contents were revealed, but now that sales have opened in Japan we have our first look at what exactly will…
Initially planned for Saturday, May 2nd, Free Comic Book Day transformed into Free Comic Book Summer this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the one-day event became a once-a-week, summer-long event. Now, as we approach fall, we’re down to its final week. Thankfully, FCBD saved the best for last. From…
Limited Run Games will be launching pre-orders for two vinyl soundtracks for the original Shantae and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge tomorrow morning. The Shantae GBC Vinyl Soundtrack will retail for $24.99 and is a clear variant of a soundtrack sold by Fangamer; it will be limited to just 750…
Getting adjusted to working from home, Trainers? For those in need of some cozy blankets, erasable whiteboards, or pen holders, The Pokémon Company has some new products that might pique your interest. The Pokémon Accents line of merchandise embodies simple silhouettes and symbols in the form of patterns featuring two…
