Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
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…
It looks like big changes are heading to Pokémon GO soon. Dataminers have dived deep into the game’s most recent patch, uncovering several intriguing details. Pokémon GO Hub, The Silph Road and Serebii are reporting that the “cry” audio files from all Gen III Pokémon (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) have been discovered alongside…
Splatoon 2’s latest North American Splatfest has come to a close, with the fierce face-off between vampires and werewolves causing countless squid kids to be splatted across the region. Unfortunately for fans of the furry midnight howlers, vampirism has emerged victorious, with an overwhelming 3-0 lead. That said,…
While it’s definitely not the most fondly remembered Sonic game from the early ’90s, Sonic 3D Blast for the Genesis and Saturn saw Sega take the speedy hedgehog in an entirely different direction. Played from an isometric perspective and swapping fast movement for deliberate exploration, it definitely divides opinion to…
EarthBound is a weird, retro game, and even when it was contemporary back in 1994 it hearkened back to pop culture days of old – which means it’s only fitting that the game’s soundtrack is getting a vinyl issue. Ship to Shore PhoneCo. in association with Sony Music Entertainment is…
Last week, Sega uploaded the music for Sonic Forces’ Sunset Heights stage, giving fans a taste of what to expect. Now, a week later, the music has been unveiled for another stage: Aqua Road. We’ve yet to see this stage in full, but you can catch a glimpse…
Please understand: Today’s edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version in lieu of tonight’s Nintendo Newscast. The video will return for the Wiretap on Monday! Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the…
This weekend seems to be a busy, yet fun smackdown of ink parties in the world of Splatoon 2. The festivities kick off tonight — let’s see what else is coming to Inkopolis Square! KEEP ON CHARGE’N October is the month of chargers. This week’s weapon update brings the Custom…
According to Serebii.net, Pokkén Tournament DX will be getting some added support soon. While not live yet, Pokkén Tournament DX’s next patch will help bolster the online community in this fantastic fighter. As of right now, you can expect the following to be part of the game’s next update: The…
Perhaps the NES isn’t dead after all. I’m not talking about the NES Classic, which will be back on store shelves next year, but the actual system. A team of artists, programmers and testers have decided to celebrate their country’s independence with a special NES game. By the way, happy…
Still looking for a Halloween costume? If you’re a huge Mega Man fan, then your childhood wishes of finding a ready-made costume of the Blue Bomber and Proto Man have finally come true. Yesterday, Capcom’s official Twitter account showed off these costumes that are only available at HalloweenCostumes.com. Proto Man…
Mid-month has rolled around, which means it’s time for another Fire Emblem Heroes banner. This one focuses on the franchise’s fourth entry (and a personal favorite), Genealogy of the Holy War, finally bringing its leading Lord to the front stage. The banner’s characters include Tailtiu (Blue Mage Infantry), Deirdre (Green…
Making up fake video games for promotional purposes is nothing new — just look at Sega’s 8-Bit Bayonetta from earlier this year — but the latest mockup from Atlus knocks it out of the park. In the lead up to the Japanese launch of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux,…
