Rumored over the weekend, it seems that GameStop is ready to confirm that Nintendo has pulled the plug on its Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle SKU. Announced as a limited time offer before the console’s launch, the bundle was sticking around a lot longer than most people anticipated. If…
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…
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,…
Everywhere in the world celebrates sweets differently, and in Japan a cornerstone of that variability is wagashi. These traditional confections are usually served with tea, carry a subtler flavor, and are often made with and inspired by both seasonal and local ingredients. A Kyoto company specializing in these, Tsuruya Yoshinobu,…
If you haven’t jumped onto the seaside themed bandwagon in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp yet, now’s the time to do so! A new fortune cookie called Francine’s sea cookie is now available, and it’s offering a luxurious plethora of underwater items that’ll magically transform your camp or cabin into an…
Later this month Splatoon 2 will be getting its final Splatfest, and we’ve already seen a lot of merch and art marking the occasion. This latest tribute to the game is a little unexpected, though – a cross-over with Tetris 99! Splatoon will ink over the next Maximus Cup, slated…
July is upon us, and the Final Splatfest for Splatoon 2 is looming on the horizon like a dichotomous disaster (or delight, really). This could shape the future of Nintendo’s premier online title, warranting a cast-wide piece of artwork to show where everyone stands. While the full version’s been seen…
Who’d have thought melting the skin off Bowser would take off as a concept? Back again after some Kartin’ good times, Dry Bowser is hitting the court to keep things nice and spicy. While you’d think this carrion calamity would be a powerhouse, he’s actually joining Mario Tennis Aces as…
The Dr. Mario puzzle series hasn’t had a new entry since 2013, when Luigi acquired his doctorate and opened his own virus-crushing medical practice on the Wii U. Six years later we’ll be introduced to Dr. Peach, Dr. Toad, Dr. Bowser, and more thanks to the mobile game interpretation –…
Another week, another round of characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses to pour over. It looks like the game’s just about rounded out its selection of students from the Officer’s Academy, as the accounts this week focused on the older guard – and some of the enemies Byleth and company…
Junichi Masuda, producer of Pokémon Sword and Shield, released a statement regarding the recent “Dexit” controversy that has angered some members of the Pokémon fan community, reaffirming developer Game Freak’s decision to not include all existing Pokémon in the upcoming games. Masuda says the decision was “difficult,” but that it…
Pre-order the Super Mario Maker 2 Plushes for $21.99 each at Play-Asia. You can save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! Of all Mario’s looks throughout the years it looks like Nintendo’s really grown attached to the hard hatted haberdashery that came with Super Mario Maker. The construction…
Nintendo’s switch from Club Nintendo to My Nintendo has left fans wanting physical goodies to return. Japan’s branch of the fan program is swimming in stationery, posters, key chains, bags, and more; but Europe and North America’s section is almost non-existent. Sure, we see free items (usually pins) handed out…
In the closing moments of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship this year, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser announced an Online Open for the game, offering players in North America the chance to show their moves and claim a spot at Evo 2019. Hope you’ve been practicing, because…
The Switch may be known for its runaway successes for Nintendo, but it’s good to know that the little guys have their victories as well. Case in point — Skipmore and Kan Kikuchi’s 2017 top-down action game Kamiko has officially broken 250,000 units, as announced by Flyhigh Works’ Twitter (along…
