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…
Following the announcement trailer of Nintendo’s new product, Nintendo Labo, a number of hi-res images have been released by the company. The gallery features images of the boxes of both Toy-Con sets, the official Nintendo Labo logo and a variety of scenes of each set in action. The images offer…
Can’t say we ever saw that coming! Just moments ago Nintendo unveiled its latest innovation in Blue Ocean strategies: Nintendo Labo. Touted as a new line of interactive build-and-play experiences, Labo gives players the ability to concoct intricate DIY creations out of cardboard, offering new and innovative ways to…
Good news, Sonic comic fans! The new IDW-published Sonic comic series is starting to kick into gear. First up, a new cover was revealed for the book, featuring Sonic blasting through a ring in Green Hill Zone. It’ll be interesting to see how the rebooted comic will handle the beginning…
The UG can be a lonely place without a partner, and if you find yourself pulled into the Reaper’s Game without a friend to count on, Square Enix might just have a solution. Announced in the wake of The World Ends With You coming to Switch, an official Mr. Mew…
Sometimes you just have to embrace your identity, and I can think of no better example than Gal*Gun 2’s newly revealed Collector’s Edition. A risqué affair full of lovestruck girls and some less than subtle ways of stopping them in their tracks, the hybrid visual novel/rail shooter sequel is coming…
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…
Once again, without fail, the North American Pokémon Center has come to the rescue for anyone who’s been in dire need of a little Poké pick-me-up now that the holiday season is behind us all. Poké Doll plushes, Poké plushes and various trading card game items can all be found…
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…
Following the Hammer Bro toy are Tanooki Mario and Yoshi. Jakks Pacific keeps stoking the fire for World of Nintendo toy fans as it shows off new products on its Twitter and Instagram accounts. Leaving the office and heading into the weekend. Have a great weekend everyone! ..#Nintendo #supermario #mario…
The wonderful folks over at ThinkGeek.com recently shared one of their most vibrant and adorable plushes with everyone here at Nintendo Wire — and we can’t get enough of it! Our very favorite pink puffball is gracing our offices in perfect huggable form these days, and without skipping a beat…
Publisher Piggyback is providing fans with the ultimate guide for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with the upcoming Expanded Edition. Now that all the DLC has been released for the game, Piggyback is including content from The Master Trials and The Champion’s Ballad in this new item…
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…
