People often say that Nintendo’s products fly off the shelves faster than they can be stocked, but I didn’t think that was a literal statement. A post on the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page stated that they had arrested 45-year-old Jamal Reed-Obafumi of Oakland, California on June 17th, 2025,…
For the fortunate few that have had the chance to travel to Japan and experience the Nintendo Museum in person, there’s about to be an entirely new way to take in the sights and sounds of Nintendo’s history. As announced on the official Nintendo Museum Twitter account this morning, an…
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 shaping up to be a Sonic x Shadow Generations kind of day! Earlier, SEGA unveiled stunning new key art for the game, but the news don’t stop there! Attendees of this year’s Tokyo Game Show who can provide proof of their Sonic x Shadow Generations pre-order will receive a…
One of the most unique marketing tactics in Japan is the Pokémon Manhole Covers, also known as Poké Lids. These covers are scattered throughout the country in cities like Tokyo and Ikaruga, featuring artwork that represents the local area. With the upcoming grand opening of the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto,…
A few weeks ago, we reported that a giant Ness Vinyl figure from the Mother / Earthbound series would be available to a limited number of people through a lottery in Japan. However, in a surprising turn of events, it seems the team at The Mother Project has decided to…
Attention, Super Mario Wonder fans! If you’re looking to add even more incredible merchandise to your collection, you’re in luck! Earlier this year, Nintendo released a fantastic Elephant Mario plush, perfect for snuggling. Now, the iconic talking flower from the game is getting its own plush— and yes, it actually…
When I was a kid, it was a rare treat to find video game-themed toys in fast food kids’ meals. I still remember the frenzy surrounding the 1999 Burger King and Pokémon promotion, combining two of my all-time favorite things: dubious food and video games. Fast forward to today, and…
It seems like we’ve been talking about a Minecraft movie for years now here at Nintendo Wire. But now, after years of waiting, the very first trailer for the Minecraft movie is here! Who will star in the Minecraft Movie? Besides Jack Black, other announced cast members include…
Following on from previous Zelda art books, namely Hyrule Historia and Breath of the Wild: Creating a Champion, last year’s Zelda adventure Tears of the Kingdom will be getting its own Master Works art book soon. As teased by the official Japanese Zelda Twitter account, this latest art book will…
As time goes on and developers continue to exercise their creativity and talent, it becomes increasingly obvious that video games are an art form. That may sound silly to some, but look at how many large gaming conventions are held every year just to celebrate this genre of media! Of…
Hot off the heels of the digital announcement of Pizza Tower during today’s Nintendo Direct, Fangamer has exciting news for fans of physical media! A physical release of Pizza Tower is coming soon, with both a Standard Edition and a Collector’s Edition available. No word yet on when…
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! After what feels like an eternity, the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is here. And yes, the rumors are true—Keanu Reeves will be voicing Shadow! Watch the trailer below. If that wasn’t cool enough, Paramount Pictures also just…
Update: The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie trailer will releases tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET. Stay tuned: The trailer for the Sonic 3 movie arrives tomorrow at 6a PT / 9a ET. @SonicMovie pic.twitter.com/F9AfjQ4bCV — The Game Awards (@thegameawards) August 26, 2024 When…
It was an exciting day at Gamescom for LEGO fans! Following the announcement of six brand-new Mario Kart sets, LEGO has also confirmed the release of three additional Animal Crossing sets, all set to launch on January 1st, 2025. The upcoming Animal Crossing sets include “Stargazing with Celeste,”…
