As the weather continues to warm up as spring arrives in full, there are plenty of people looking to enjoy their time in the sun. For the Pokémon fans out there, there’s no better way to do so than by enjoying the Alola region’s tropical weather and colorful scenery. If…
It feels like eons since a Madden game has last graced a Nintendo console, but EA is finally going to change that this year. Recently announced as part of the slate of titles heading to the Switch 2 this year, Madden 26 will be available on Nintendo’s latest console alongside…
With Switch 2 pre-orders finally live for the US and Canada, you now have the chance to fork over money to Nintendo for the chance to play the next generation of Switch hardware. Fun! If you want to utilize the full feature set of the Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need…
Through decades of Disney projects, spin-offs, and ambitions, we have received some of the most interesting video game ideas of all time. Kingdom Hearts, for instance, features anime pretty boys with emotional angst getting pulled into a whimsical set of Disney worlds. Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix exists. But one…
It often feels like Nintendo and I have grown up together. For instance, Super Mario Bros. was released on the Famicom on September 13th, 1985—just six days before I was born, on September 19th, 1985. My family and friends like to joke that I couldn’t wait to enter the world…
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,…
Two Research Day events were announced before the start of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out. The first is happening in September and appears to be themed after primate Pokémon. Specifically, Oranguru and Passimian will be featured in Field Research Tasks. A selection of other monkey Pokémon will be featured…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Editor’s Note – Nostalgia is a powerful thing, isn’t it? While Nintendo Wire typically doesn’t cover PlayStation news, this morning’s announcement was filled with so much nostalgia that we just had to talk about it. While we’re all still reeling from the $700 sticker price for the PS5 Pro,…
Last night, Nintendo released a statement on social media and their Japanese website, stating that they would be joining forces with The Pokémon Company to sue Palworld developer Pocketpair for patent infringement. While no specific allegations have been made public yet, Palworld‘s developer, Pocketpair, has released a statement regarding the…
The classic formula established by the Pokémon franchise is one that has stood the test of time better than many others. While Pokémon does tend to monopolize the monster-catching RPG genre, a number of other series and games have used it as well. The most recent and arguably most successful…
There seem to be more rumors than ever regarding Nintendo nowadays. With the upcoming reveal of the Switch 2 nearly upon us and Nintendo’s back catalog of games being so rich, people keep hoping for the best and any tidbit of information will set their imaginations flying. According to dataminer…
Update: A source to the publication VGC has stated that the leaked images “match what the company has told partners to expect from its design”, adding a bit more validity to these rumors. Before anyone gets too excited, it’s important to note that everything we’re about to discuss is still…
Get ready for a blast from the past! Nintendo of America has just revealed that four more classic SNES titles will be added to Nintendo Switch Online tonight! Battletoads/Double Dragon, Big Run, Cosmo Gang: The Puzzle, and Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shūgō! have just been added…
The Psychic-type Pokémon-themed event – the Psychic Spectacular – returns for 2024! Now with Max Battles available, Dynamax Beldum will be added to the mix. Plus, we’ll see the debut of Hatenna, Hattrem, and Hatterene. (For more details about the Season of Max Out, you can check out our Season…
