Just last September, Splatoon 3 celebrated its two-year anniversary in a spectacular sendoff with the Grand Festival. This celebration also marked the effective ending of the game, with new monthly Splatfest themes coming to a close. While the new content has slowed down, it hasn’t stopped entirely, as the seasonal…
For older Nintendo fans, Space World 2000 is one of the most pivotal moments in the company’s history. The event where Nintendo not only unveiled the GameCube to the public but showcased Super Mario 128 and some ridiculously high-quality 3D renders for a Legend of Zelda prototype, Space World 2000…
Across Nintendo’s vast reach, Mario has quite a few unique games under his belt. While most people tend to focus on the main series entries, there’s many games that fly under the radar for one reason or another. One such oft-forgotten title is Super Mario Run. This mobile-exclusive platformer doesn’t…
It’s a good day for Ace Attorney fans. Not only has the embargo lifted for reviews of the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy collection (read Nintendo Wire’s fabulous review here), but a new interview with series producer Kenichi Hashimoto has confirmed some great news: Ace Attorney will not be stopping…
Released last week, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has greatly impressed many Metroidvania fans, including myself. And just days ago, two of the developers from Ubisoft Montpellier took to the r/metroidvania subreddit for an AMA, answering questions from fans about The Lost Crown. The questions ranged from things like…
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…
The original Ace Attorney series was foundational for establishing the appeal of visual novels in western markets. Phoenix Wright’s over-the-top lawyer adventures, full of melodrama, hilarious character animations, and the dopest chiptunes ever produced for the Game Boy Advance, made for a fruitful, new chapter in Capcom’s history book. When…
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,…
Despite first releasing all the way back in July of 2022, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has managed to continue to get new content all the way into 2024. The final wave of the Expansion Pass has long been available, but thanks to the Noah & Mio amiibo, it took until now…
We may not have confirmation of what the Switch successor will be called, but developers are already creating titles for it. In a survey conducted as part of GDC 2024, roughly 8% of participants confirmed that they were working on a game for Nintendo’s next console. Since this survey was…
Are you sad you missed your chance to grab a life-sized Psyduck plush roughly four years ago? Are you surprised to learn that there even was such a thing in this cruel world? Well, fear not fellow Pokéfantatics. Thanks to a new listing on the Pokémon Center Online, we know…
Update: Available to pre-order now via Play-Asia. Save 5% with code NWIRE23 at checkout! Note: Nintendo Wire is an affiliate Partner of Play-Asia. It’s fair to say that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has officially reached the end of its lifespan. With all of the DLC having been released for over eight…
Pokémon GO’s long-running monthly event, Community Day, turned 4 years old in 2022. Four years means a plethora of Pokémon have been shown off with special, event-exclusive attacks and increased Shiny rates. (And now that we’re in 2024, it’s six years’ worth!) Yet, for newer Trainers, chances are they’ve missed…
If you were wondering how Universal Studios would be adapting the Donkey Kong Country mine cart levels into an actual roller coaster, we now have a pretty clear idea of what to expect. While it certainly isn’t a 1:1 recreation of any of the levels, it will feature a spot…
Good news, physical game collectors! Limited Run Games and WayForward have announced a new print run for the 2014 classic Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. Available in both standard and collector’s editions, this new print takes on a special meaning in 2024: it will be the final US-produced 3DS cartridge…
