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…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
Over the weekend Nintendo Live took place in Kyoto, and it wasn’t just K.K. Slider who made a surprise debut at the show. Pokémon Sword & Shield’s new starters, Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble, finally got their mascot costume debuts. @room_of_mew on Twitter shared some photos, showing the trio posing in…
During this year’s Nintendo Live event in Kyoto, another live Splatoon concert was promised and delivered. Fans could enjoy music from a live band performing various Splatoon 2 songs, as well as projections of both Off the Hook and the Squid Sisters together on stage. A lot of music from…
Ever since Generation V took us to the US-inspired Unova region, Pokémon has jet setted around the world. The latest destination? The United Kingdom. In GameInformer’s latest interview excerpt, they sat down with the UK-born Game Freak employee James Turner. Supposedly he was approached during the early stages of development…
Editor’s note: Today marks the 25th anniversary (in North America) of one of the most beloved RPG’s of all time — Final Fantasy VI. To celebrate, we’re sharing a piece that was originally published on the 25th anniversary in Japan. The sentiments are timeless and beloved — a reflection of…
With Color Splash being a massive improvement for the Paper Mario series, it now feels like the games are at a point of side steps rather than setbacks. For better or worse, the formula and standards have been changed. Super Paper Mario on the Wii has its fans as well…
Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon: every generation has (at least) one, and each time they represent a daunting bit of time investment for a Trainer. We’ve all been there, trying to fish up a Dratini or constantly checking on Beldum’s repeated uses of Take Down to eventually get them to their full potential….
Bravely Default released on October 11th, 2012 in Japan, which means it celebrates its 7th anniversary today. The game’s official Twitter account honored the occasion with an adorable new art piece, showcasing Tiz, Agnès, and Airy enjoying(?) some delectable cake. So cute! ＼祝！７周年／ チームメンバー、一同フルブレイブ中です！ pic.twitter.com/9tJHC3IrXX — ブレイブリー◯◯◯◯◯ (@BDFF_OFFICIAL) October…
You can now pre-order the First 4 Figures Luigi’s Mansion 3 Statue at Play-Asia. Both the standard and Collector’s Edition (with Polterpup) are available. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! Luigi’s Mansion 3 is only a few weeks away from release, and the opportunity is ripe for…
Porting an arcade game is always a tricky proposition. It often seems like something gets lost in translation. For instance, playing an arcade beat-‘em-up on a home console doesn’t have the same pull when you aren’t limited by the number of quarters you have. Some arcade games are made even…
Have you been counting down the days for your next spooky adventure with Nintendo’s green-cladded plumber? Luigi’s Mansion 3 is hitting the Switch in just a few weeks, and if you haven’t yet pre-ordered your copy, we’re happy to inform you that there’s another option for you to ponder. The…
Pokémon Sword & Shield is nearly a month away and there’s no better time to start prepping for your adventure in Galar than by celebrating your starter of choice! The Pokémon Center’s finally introduced its collection dedicated to the Grass, Fire, and Water-types you’ll be embarking your journey with soon….
Disney Tsum Tsum Festival’s release is under a month away, and the game’s bringing a whole huggable heap of minigames. While the cast has been an all-star list of Disney characters so far, Bandai Namco’s managed to work in their own icon into the fun. That’s right, Pac-Man himself will…
