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….
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
A summertime adventure that’s jammed pack of quests, charm, and farming will soon be able to set sail on the Nintendo Switch. Summer in Mara has had quite the journey, going from Kickstarter pitch to Kickstarter success, and it’ll soon switch its pre-order status to available. Before we venture off…
Another round of friendly Pokémon battling will be taking place later this month in Pokémon Sword and Shield! Sign-ups for June 2020’s International Friendly competition have begun via Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Battle Stadium. Players from all around the world can compete, save for Pokémon Trainers in Japan as they’ll…
We’re less than a week away from the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s first DLC pack, Isle of Armor. Thanks to a Pokémon Showcase earlier this month, we were treated to a few more glimpses of what journey awaits us on the Isle of Armor. Now, we might see…
Last week, Nintendo announced through their NintendoVS Twitter account that Regions 5 and 6 in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North American Online Open May 2020 competition were postponed due to current events. Originally planned for June 6th, that day’s free-for-all and top 32 matches conflicted with George Floyd’s memorial…
Minigame compilations can be a hard sell, as while they’re likely to get some fun times going they may not have staying power. What if instead of mere minigames though, over 50 time-tested table top mainstays were brought together and dressed up with some superb level of detail? That’s what…
Have you ever set a record in something, only for it to be shattered shortly after? If so, you probably relate to one Nintendo Ambassador from Nintendo New York; they set a record for the Cuphead level Forest Follies. Hours later, though, a Twitter user seemingly shattered their time! Indeed,…
Pre-order the Animal Crossing New Leaf: Isabelle Nendoroid (re-run) for $38.99 at Play-Asia. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! Don’t you hate it when you miss out on that one collectible that you really wanted? Well, if you’re a fan of Animal Crossing, and specifically Isabelle, you’ll…
If you’re ready to dig into multiple arcade style modes, then Bandai Namco has a destination for you. Come one, come all to Mr. DRILLER DrillLand, making its localized debut after skipping the GameCube in the West. Above we have the game’s intro animation and theme song, a…
Last year it was announced that the stylish 2003 cel-shaded first person shooter XIII would be getting a remake. After a lengthy delay, it’s been confirmed via a new Amazon Spain listing that the new port of the game will be launching November 10, 2020. Based on the comic series…
Last week, a localization of the Namcot Collection leaked via the Xbox Online Store. Now, the volumes of classic Namco NES games (plus a brand-new demake of Pac-Man Championship Edition) have been confirmed for release in North America and Europe as Namco Museum Archives. The first volume includes……
If you’re a new (or newer) player to Pokémon GO, or simply someone who’s taken an extended break from the game, it’s easy to come back and quickly realize how much you miss from being away. It can even be frustrating when you’re trying to fill out your Pokédex and…
Today marked the start of IGN’s Summer of Gaming expo, and one of the very first announcement was quite the surprise – Alex Kidd is back! Sega’s one-time mascot, before a certain blue hedgehog came along, is coming back with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. The game is a…
