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,…
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….
Pokémon Black and White’s female protagonist, Hilda, has joined Pokémon Masters with her partner Tepig as the mobile game’s latest sync pair. The duo debut as part of a new story event called “The Girl in Black and White.” Hilda & Tepig can be earned via the in-game event until…
Universal Studios Japan has already begun construction of its Super Nintendo World, and while we’ve spotted familiar bits in previous glimpses, we can now see that an all-new set of photos brings one of the Mushroom Kingdom’s most iconic features to crazy-amazing heights. Things aren’t anywhere near complete, but…
One of the first big Switch releases of 2020 is set to be a remaster of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, a game that initially launched for the GameCube way back in 2003. The game’s producer, Ryoma Araki, character designer, Toshiyuki Itahana, and composer, Hidenori Iwasaki, were on hand to field…
Mario Kart Tour has been out for a few days now, and with how players are reacting to its (optional) subscription fees and random character and kart rates, I wanted to make the most of the game’s earliest moments. For those new to gacha games, “rerolling” is the practice of…
With Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition now in the hands of Switch owners, it’s time to honor the newest adventure by having your other devices decked out in themed wallpapers. To the complete delight of many, more new wallpapers are available through My…
You’ll encounter an entire cast of colorful characters during your quest through Erdrea in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition. Each party member has a unique background and a specific set of skills, so let’s go one-by-one in our guide to all the Dragon…
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…
A recent phenomenon in the PC gaming space is the “Auto Chess” genre. What initially started as a Dota 2 mod released in early 2019 soon became its own game, ran by the developers over at Drodo Soft, titled simply “Auto Chess”. The game has since made its way to…
One of the best selling games on the Nintendo DS was Brain Age, or Brain Training in other territories, which helped the system secure its casual audience worldwide. Now the game is back, polygonal Dr. Kawashima and all, with a new Switch release. The new game will use the Switch…
The first set of paid DLC part of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order’s Expansion Pass has released a few hours early, adding new playable characters to the game alongside a hefty free update. “Marvel Knights: Curse of the Vampire” adds Moon Knight, Morbius, Punisher, and Blade to the…
After a poster leaked recently we’ve been waiting for the official reveal of the next season of the Pokémon anime, and now it’s been confirmed. As expected it carries the simple title of Pocket Monsters in Japan, and Serebii reports a few translated details regarding the new character,…
Nintendo’s never been shy about revisiting its library, though usually this applies to the home console front. With the exception of Pokémon, handheld heroes are sometimes out of luck when it comes to seeing their favorites return. Thankfully, there are exceptions, and just in time for the Switch Lite launch…
