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….
A fan of Disgaea? You might want to check out the NISA Online Store then, as a very jam-packed Disgaea 1 Complete special edition is available for pre-order for $99. Available for both PS4 and Nintendo Switch, each of the Rosen Queen’s Finest Edition comes with the following goodies: Disgaea…
If you’re familiar with Japanese culture you may know the name GREE. The developer/social media platform has been huge in the region for years now, but it’s only just starting to branch into console game development. Following the announcement of Fishing Star, the studio’s next port to Switch is the…
The next batch of fighters for the upcoming cross-over game BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle have been announced! The trio includes Naoto Shirogane, the famed “Detective Prince” of Persona 4 fame, Vatista from Under Night In-Birth and BlazBlue’s own Hakumen. BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle will launch in North America…
Next week, Arc System Works will be bringing its “creative action adventure” game Cube Creator X to the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan. If you’ve been intrigued by the game so far, be sure to check out the new complete overview trailer below: Considering the game is being…
Spring may be here, but some minds are already occupied with next winter. When it comes to Nintendo ornaments, Hallmark doesn’t play around, as it looks like a trio of classics are getting the tree-trimming treatment in part of the company’s Keepsake collection. Thanks to a tip from @M_Hrycyk, we’ve…
It seems that as long as people keep searching, Nintendo’s going to keep sharing these hints. The latest in a series of secret surprises slides into view to challenge us all to find its hiding spot. While this one is less clear about exactly where it could be, I’ve got…
Do you like Ōkami? Trick question — everybody loves Ōkami, including developer PlatinumGames (made up of former Clover Studio devs, which made the mythological classic). And they’ve brought back that title’s traditional Japanese ink and music aesthetic, paired it with the iconic Platinum fluidity of combat, and partnered with DeNA…
Ever since its debut, I’ve had my eye on Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, a fairy tale inspired game with an illustrated style and a sharp-toothed lead. While gameplay hasn’t been displayed all too much, we’ve learned more and more about its story and world over time. Now we…
Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer for the upcoming Switch title Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. The short video gives you an in-depth look at the coolest Kong there is, Funky Kong! Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze launches in North America on May 4th. You can pre-order…
Looking at new patents is a way to occasionally get a glimpse of what a company has in store for future endeavors, and just this week the Big N filed a new patent related to touch screen technology. The patent states the following: “This game system is provided with…
Square Enix soundtracks have potentially received even more consistent praise than the games themselves. Often able to capture moods and carry characters, it’s no surprise that for Octopath Traveler my expectations are high at this point. Thankfully, Square Enix is apparently aware of that reputation, and has made it known…
TowerFall’s creator, Matt Thorson of Matt Makes Games, is no stranger to the Switch. His other other title, adventurer-platformer Celeste, was a huge success on Nintendo’s newest system earlier this year, receiving high praises from fans and game outlets alike — including Matthew Weidner right here at Nintendo Wire. The…
