Isaac Lapidus, a 34-year-old man from New York City, has been arrested and charged with the selling of counterfeit Nintendo products and accessories via Amazon marketplace. Fox 5 New York reports that Lapidus allegedly imported counterfeit products from China and the Philippines and stored them in a local warehouse to…
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…
If you can believe it, Nintendo has settled yet another lawsuit in its favor related to modding the Switch. This time, it’s to the tune of $2 million. Last July, The Big N had filed a complaint against Ryan Daly, a Michigan-based modder who ran a store called “Modded Hardware.”…
2023 has been the year of the Pokémon Squishmallow, and there’s just one more release before the year is over. Both Clefairy and Teddiursa have made their way into the Squishmallows lineup, joining the likes of Gengar, Togepi, Snorlax, and several different Pikachu plushes. Clefairy 🌙 and Teddiursa 🐻Squishmallows…
We’re just under a week away from The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero’s second half, The Indigo Disk, releasing for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. When The Indigo Disk launches on December 14th, it will introduce Terapagos, a small turtle Pokémon that is seemingly linked to the Terastal phenomenon, to the…
Many Nintendo fans are still reeling from the announcement of a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie last month but it’s still some ways away. Thankfully we’re getting a trickle of news regarding the project, with the latest coming from the slated director, Wes Ball. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, the…
Hot off the heels of the announcement that Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong Country expansion at Universal Studios Japan will be opening up its gates in Spring 2024, there’s a new batch of Kong-themed merchandise available at the park! The new merchandise features a headband with both Donkey Kong and…
Right on the heels of the big announcement that Universal Studios Japan’s planned Donkey Kong expansion Country to Super Nintendo World would be opening in Spring 2024, the park has shared another image and some details to highlight its signature experience. The ride is named Donkey Kong’s Crazy Mine Cart…
For all you amiibo collectors and theme park fans, Universal Studios Japan has unveiled something just for you! Alongside the confirmation of USJ opening its Donkey Kong Country addition to Super Nintendo World in Spring 2024, a new pair of Power-Up Bands have been revealed. The oft expected Donkey Kong…
We here at Nintendo Wire have a deep appreciation for the wonderful team at Club Mocchi Mocchi. Not only do they create some of the largest official Nintendo plush toys available, but they also boast an irresistibly soft texture. It’s a explain the plushness completely without experiencing it firsthand, but…
Tis the season… for freebies! Looking for a some cute holiday flair for your winter apparel? Look no further, as GameStop’s got you covered. You can get this adorable pin set that includes four Super Mario pins when you pick up two select Nintendo Switch games at the retailer. Toad,…
Get your Zonai tech ready for the upcoming release of Traveling Korok plushes from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Crafted by Sanei Boeki, the same company behind a plethora of other Nintendo-themed plushes, these adorable lost souls will be available in two variants – Traveling Korok A…
As we approach the end of 2023, fans of the Mother/Earthbound series have an amazing tradition to look forward to – the annual Mother pop-up shop at the PARCO shopping center in Shibuya City. This year’s festivities promise to be extra special, as the spotlight falls on one of the…
The world of Pokémon-themed furniture just got a little hotter! The Pokémon Company has once again partnered with the Japanese furniture company Cellutane, who have previously worked on a Ditto sofa chair, a Gengar sofa chair, PokéBall ottomans, and more. This time around, Cellutane has created a Sizzlepede-themed reclining chair,…
Calling all Persona fans! Get your wallets ready because First4Figures, the company responsible for numerous high-quality gaming statues, has just unveiled their upcoming Joker statue from Persona 5. JOKER PREORDERS OPEN IN 8 DAYS! Show me your true form! Feast your eyes on Joker in all his glory! Tomorrow,…
