In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
Previously, we reported on the possibility of more Pokémon Funko POP!s receiving a supersized upgrade. Pikachu was the first, debuting as a Target exclusive last year, and a leaked DPCI number making the rounds in March named Bulbasaur as the next. If you had any doubts of a 10-inch Bulbasaur…
Nintendo’s newest Labo Kit, Labo VR, debuted this past Friday. With over 60 games, VR Garage, and the upcoming VR updates for Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it’s never been a better time to join the cardboard army. It’s one thing to view…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “Y’ever think about that time when Reggie was a muppet” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Sometimes we have weeks in the Nintendom where so much…
The Pokémon Company finally revealed what was behind the silhouette of the next A Day With Pikachu figurine a few days ago, but we were missing a specific angle in those images during that preview. What would Flabébé’s expression be?! Wonder no more! DisFunko posted a composed image set of…
Pokémon GO’s AR function was enhanced this year with the public release of GO Snapshot, a feature that allows you to take photos of any caught Pokémon in the real world. This update also brought Smeargle’s artistic talents and photobombing habits, adding a new element to catching Pokémon. Ash Hat…
It took some time before I finally understood Wobbuffet, that interjecting blue Pokémon that saw fit to tag along with Team Rocket. With its super limited movepool, odd stats, and other curiosities, there had to be something we were missing overseas. Turns out its Japanese name and mannerisms are likely…
Usually Pokémon GO’s Community Day date and time are announced only a few weeks before the special day kicks off. However, when viewing the Events page on the official site (PokémonGOLive), there are currently dates listed for Community Days until August 2019. These days aren’t the same as 2018’s Community…
Pokémon’s original Fire-type starter Pokémon, Charmander, was announced to be the next beloved character to be turned into a Funko Pop. First announced on Funko’s blog, we were provided with a May 2019 window release date. As for the exact day in May, that has not been announced yet, but…
You’ll be greeted with a very spring-filled dialogue this morning when you sign into Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Longtime players of the series will recognize the ever lovable Zipper who is totally egg-cited about the new event he’s promoting through a special message in your notices. Instead of participating in…
Fans of Nintendo’s mobile titles can rejoice now that a date has been announced for the start of Dragalia Lost’s Fire Emblem: Lost Heroes crossover event. Set to feature characters from Fire Emblem Heroes, the event is set to start at 11:00 p.m. PDT on April 25th. Alongside the start…
The Nintendo UK store often offers up some exclusive freebies alongside its pre-orders, whether it be fun figures to display or wearable Mario hats, and it looks like Super Mario Maker 2 will be no exception – in fact, there are two pre-order options available. The first of these is…
The start of April means a new fiscal year. For Disney, that means holding a variety of meetings for stockholders, investors, and more. Yesterday, The Walt Disney Company CEO revealed the release date for Disney+, the company’s own streaming service. Debuting on November 12, 2019 in the United States with…
