We kicked 2025 off with some sad news for fans of one of Nintendo’s biggest nostalgic properties. According to a ResetEra post by Kinda Funny Games present Imran Khan, the developers over at Next Level Games had reportedly put the Punch-Out series on ice. While the true reason seems to…
2024 has come and gone and with it, a slew of incredible games. Everything from RPGs, platformers and shooters to fighting, puzzle and simulation games, there was something for everyone. However, before we talk about the good, we do have to acknowledge the unfortunate, which are the continuing layoffs in…
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…
Are you still adventuring the world trying to catch those new, elusive Johto Pokémon? Well, if you have a device that runs iOS 11, the hunt has gotten even more up-close and personal. Pokémon GO on iPhone 6s or later models now leverages Apple’s ARKit Framework, allowing for more in-depth…
This month has been filled with small game surprises on Nintendo Switch, with almost every week being jam-packed with indie titles and classic game ports making the system’s library even more appealing. It’s looking like January will keep up the trend, with Team17 announcing the Switch release date for its…
This is part 3 of our ongoing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 review. For further context on our thoughts on the game so far, check out Part 1 and Part 2. Sometimes, we find games that are nearly perfectly crafted, yet we simply don’t seem to resonate with them. Maybe it doesn’t…
Up at Play-Asia for pre-order, Pikachu’s tail is the next Pokémon related component to be turned into an oversized pillow. Roll over Snorlax, or at least prepare to do just that, as this new item will be coming to Japan’s Pokémon Center stores next year. Titled “Pokémon Dakimakura – Pikachu’s…
As my Switch library’s grown I started to feel like something was missing. Every one of my favorite genres was represented in some way except for one crucial piece: a rhythm game. There were options, sure — and nothing against them — but it wasn’t until Floor Kids threw down…
With the latest update added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp the past weekend, this week has been hectic with bluesun datamining the game. Thanks to SenorDeeebs, they’ve posted all the information onto the ACPocketCamp subreddit. Ready to be spoiled? NEW THIS, NEW THAT More clothes, more villagers, more items, more…
Nintendo UK followed up its announcement about the Pikachu 2DS today with adding the “I Choose You!” handheld onto its online store. That’s right! With a little over a month away from hitting store shelves, UK fans can head over to Nintendo’s online store, pre-order the 2DS and receive free…
Square Enix’s upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive Project Octopath Traveler is already shaping up to be a very unique yet nostalgic experience, blending modern lighting and effects with classic pixel art. Even the music seems to be poised to reflect this, keeping the bombastic melodies of classic JRPGs but performed by…
Please understand: This newest edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return this Wednesday. Look forward to it, and more, this week! Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best,…
A few months ago, Square Enix started accepting submissions for a Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Fan Tribute video, with a focus being on the now-iconic Opening Theme from the original NES game. Now, on the exact anniversary of its release, the company has uploaded the full compilation. It’s a bit…
I’m a huge fan of indie games that attempt to replicate a beloved series or genres. Games like Planet Freedom or Yooka-Laylee reflect the feeling of a bygone era for fans who want to relive some of their favorite, yet obsolete experiences. Other indie games, like Skullgirls, are made by…
This should come as no surprise, given how long it takes to make Zelda games, but in the brand new Master Works book for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, series producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the next Zelda game is currently in development. Work on Breath of…
