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,…
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…
Much like how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment received an age rating in Brazil yesterday, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has also received an age classification in South Korea which can only mean one thing: Nintendo will be talking about it soon. According to South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “I owned but never played the original Mario Maker so you know what drag me” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Well, there was one item…
The second round of Pokémon GO’s Snapshot challenges tasked Trainers to embrace the world around them and to think about how Pokémon would interact with different environments. With this in mind, playing with Pokémon types (Water, Grass, Fire, etc.) and matching them to their elements in our world was key….
As the Pokémon: Detective Pikachu event comes to a close in Pokémon GO, a new event is on the horizon. This month’s Community Day is taking place on Sunday, and you’re probably wondering: What’s happening after the three hour Torchic-catching spree? The next weeklong event in Pokémon GO is all about…
With its impressive catalogue of IP, Square Enix is a company that is no stranger to tie-in books, but few of them head overseas. It’s only in recent years that we’ve seen the likes of Final Fantasy’s hefty “Ultimania” behind-the-scenes treasure troves head overseas, but it looks like those gaps…
The Time Travel vs. Teleport Splatfest begins tonight, bringing a sci-fi spin to Splatoon 2. If you chose Time Travel, congratulations: you’ve chosen correctly and are still allowed to play Chrono Trigger. As for all you wayward teleporters, here’s hoping you don’t get splinched before the weekend’s up. A new…
Coming as no surprise to anyone, the Pokémon Center is continuing its series dedicated to celebrating every single pocket monster in plush form. And with the final wave of Kanto ‘mon hitting the PC just two weeks ago, the timing couldn’t be more perfect! Have a look at the Johto…
While Pokémon GO was by no means the first mobile game to include AR elements, it definitely popularized the concept, and now it’s heading to the next level thanks to Minecraft Earth. While building persistent structures seems to be at the forefront of the game, there is a…
Early next week, Team Sonic Racing will finally speed its way onto the Nintendo Switch and other platforms, bringing even more Sumo Digital-developed kart racing to the world. A new launch trailer has been released that concisely sums up what the game’s all about, from its team-based races to the…
While Final Fantasy VII hitting a Nintendo console for the first time was an impressive milestone, the game unfortunately came with a few issues that marred the experience. As noted by Resetera user Robin64, a black screen appeared during transitions between normal gameplay and FMV scenes, background music restarted from…
The foul dealings of Dracula stir once more, bringing the haunts and horrors of yesteryear back onto Nintendo Switch. With eight titles and extras available for one admission cost, it’s a perfect castle crashing crash course on Belmont history. Have a look at the launch trailer to see these titles…
With E3 only weeks away and Nintendo news on the horizon, there’s no better time to prepare for the official reveal of Animal Crossing on Switch. If you’ve been playing Pocket Camp, chances are you’re used to changing your avatar’s outfit with all those spiffy clothing options, and now you…
I’m pretty surprised at this one getting a localization, but here we are with Doraemon Story of Seasons coming to western Nintendo Switch owners. It’s the premier robotic-cat anchored life sim. To get ready for some time on the farm, have a look at a little bit of field work:…
