During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
Japanese stores are going to be filled to the brim with even more Pikachu merchandise than usual this year, thanks to the upcoming 20th movie that will put the electric mouse in the spotlight. On top of the myriad Ash-cap wearing plushes and figures, an adorable selection of toys will…
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…
We unbox all eight of the brand new Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal toys from McDonald’s in our latest video. Which one is your favorite?
Amazon Japan has updated its site with several brand new Switch cases featuring art from Mario Kart, Splatoon, ARMS and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. These cases appear to be manufactured by Nintendo itself and not a third party like HORI or PDP. The smaller cases run…
Welcome to the Daily 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…
Anyone still after the elusive Switch console may want to swing by their local GameStop today. A recent PR statement has revealed that the company has restocked the console just in time for this Friday’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe release. No bundles are being forced, and there’s no need to…
UPDATE: Another look at the upcoming Splatoon accessories coming soon to Japan. If you are outside of Japan and wish to place a pre-order, Play-Asia has them up now. Personalizing handhelds is something that all of us at Nintendo Wire love to do, the Nintendo Switch being no exception. Luckily,…
UPDATE: The Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal toys are now available in North America. Enjoy your nuggets! One of our Twitter followers, @unicornshizzle, was kind enough to share a photo of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal toys store display, providing us with a sneak peek of the new…
Welcome to the Daily 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…
If there’s a group that can match the enthusiasm of the Nintendo community, it’s undoubtedly Lego fans. Thanks to the power of Lego Ideas, fans from both worlds can come together to create something truly magical: a Lego set based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. …
Well known for its World of Nintendo line, toy company Jakks Pacific seems to be planning to make the most of this year’s Splatoon 2 launch by releasing new figures celebrating the title. A recent press release from Jakks Pacific has shed some light on sales from the previous year…
Starter Pokémon are some of the most likely to make an impression on their trainer. More than any other Pokémon, they tend to grow alongside you — the game developers know this, which is why a lot of care goes into the Pokémons’ designs. Pokémon Sun & Moon’s trio of…
