Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
It’s still surreal to know that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is being produced by Sony Pictures. With Nintendo and Sony being strong rivals in the console space, it’s almost as if we’re living in a bizarro world where cats and dogs live in absolute harmony. However strange the…
Have you ever wanted to sit on a giant beanbag Pokémon? No? Well, you might change your mind with these new additions to The Pokémon Center’s online store. Three new very large beanbag chairs are now available for pre-order and they include designs based on Jigglypuff, Gengar, and Lechonk. Lechonk,…
According to a post on the Nintendo subreddit by a Reddit user under the name of SavageNation, plushes of the the starter Pokémon Rowlet, Litten and Popplio from the upcoming Sun & Moon games have started popping up in select GameStop stores. While the games launch in just under a…
Hardware Lime Green New 3DS XL with Super Mario World ($199.99) Toys Pre-Orders Dark Horse Skyward Sword Link Statue ($24.87) Zelda from Twilight Princess Figma Link from Twilight Princess Figma Link DX from Twilight Princess Figma Zero Suit Samus Figma pre-order at Amazon Meta Knight Nendoroid ($44.99 at Play-Asia) Fire Emblem…
Just like last year, Nintendo’s getting prepped for the holiday season in October. And hey, you won’t hear any complaining from us when it comes to checking out current and upcoming products! The 2016 Holiday Gift Guide once again provides us with a comprehensive guide to games, consoles, amiibo and…
The stream of Pokémon merch can’t be stopped, with some delightful winter and Christmas themed merch coming to Pokémon Center stores in Japan soon! The winter line centers on Pikachu and other Pokémon taking a trip to a “snow country” featuring lighter pastel colors in its recurring piece of key…
A new line of Mario and Pikachu crossover merchandise has been announced for release in Japan, featuring the Pokémon dressed up as both Mario and Luigi. The line includes plushes, keychains, folders, hanafuda cards, playing cards, New 3DS cover plates and even Pokémon: The Trading Card Game cards, among other…
A new Japanese promotion featuring Gen VII Pokémon Mimikyu has launched, which includes a music video showing off new Sun and Moon game footage as well as a Halloween-themed website. The video posted by the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel stars Mimikyu, who is shown desperately trying to be like…
An unknown Pokémon has been discovered through a new Booster Box for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Serebii.net reports. No other details about this apparent new Pokémon are available, but stay plugged in to Nintendo Wire for more news as it breaks!
The Pokémon anniversary love has been felt all throughout the year, and it looks like fans of the card game will now be able to claim one of the highest valued pieces of the celebration. Going up for order tomorrow in Japan to celebrate its 20th will be a solid…
Ever since the Pokémon Company announced that Alolan forms of some of our favorite Kanto region Pokémon were coming to Sun & Moon, we at Nintendo Wire knew it was only a matter of time before those adorable new monsters would be arriving in plush form. Now, thanks to the…
In addition to the new Pokémon leaked via images of this month’s CoroCoro, Serebii.net is also reporting the premiere date for the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime has been leaked, as well. According to Serebii.net, the anime will feature Togedemaru as Pikachu’s rival and Samson Oak as the headmaster of…
This year’s Customs for a Cure livestream was held on Saturday, October 1st. Joined by friends and members of the Nintendo Wire team, Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied hosted another live Nintendo Newscast. In it they discussed Pokémon Sun & Moon news, amiibo restocks, the Nintendo Classic Mini and much…
Throughout both Kanto and Johto, a presence looms just outside of view, perched and hungry for their chance at power and profit. With their use of Pokémon to serve their own means and with no regard for their well being, they represent the worst of what it means to be…
