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…
Remember the good old days? Driving in the car with Mom and Dad to McDonald’s to score a Happy Meal with a cheap, plastic toy based on what ever Disney movie was currently in theaters? While the toys were usually pretty dubious in quality, there was something magical about them….
♫ Reach for my hand, I’ll soar away into the dawn. Oh, I wish I could stay. ♫ The full Fire Emblem: Three Houses main theme song, “The Edge of Dawn,” is now available to purchase on iTunes worldwide. The news was announced via a tweet from Nintendo of Europe,…
Let it be said: There’s no such thing as too much Pokémon merch — and sometimes the best kind of collectible comes in the tiniest forms! Re-ment, the toy manufacturer known for creating detailed miniatures, is bringing collectors another series of Pokémon delights. This time around, it’s the Nap Basket…
Nearly everyone loves getting nice and cozy on a winter night, warming up and shaking off all the stress of the day, and none more so than Snorlax. Sure, it sleeps all year round, but this is prime snoozin’ time right here, especially with a new sheep on the block…
Well, that didn’t take long at all! It seems like Funko’s November A Day with Pikachu figure just hit GameStop and the Pokémon Center, and now December’s figure is already here! That’s right, ‘Ringing In the Fun’ Pikachu is officially available to buy at the Pokémon Center. If you’re…
The New Year is nearly upon us, and once January is here, the three month countdown for Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s release for Nintendo Switch will officially kick off. Needless to say, we’re expecting a whole bunch of themed products to hit retailers in the near future — mostly in…
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…
There may be no Nintendo character better suited to a children’s picture book than Kirby. Yes, he conquers cosmic horrors on a regular basis and those are the games we play and love… The rest of the time? He’s a sleepy, hungry, fun little cutie who lives a carefree life….
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…
Anyone who’s been looking to pick up Limited Run Games’ Celeste Collector’s Edition should take note: Fangamer will be stocking the glorious set of items in just a few days! A similar package was previously available through Limited Run Games and has since sold out, so securing one for yourself…
Kirby, Kirby, Kirby — ever of the entrepreneurial spirit, Dream Land’s hero has yet another pop-up shop coming to Japan. This time around, the limited engagement storefront will head to Harajuku, one of Tokyo’s most unique, fashion-minded districts, and a perfect place for a little Poyo. The Playful Kirby shop…
The Mother series celebrated 30 years in 2019, a significant milestone for a series that has touched the heart of so many. And to celebrate, Sony Music is releasing a special 30th Anniversary vinyl soundtrack on Christmas in Japan. Going for 5,500 yen (a bit over $50), the set collects…
