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,…
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…
Attention, Super Mario Wonder fans! If you’re looking to add even more incredible merchandise to your collection, you’re in luck! Earlier this year, Nintendo released a fantastic Elephant Mario plush, perfect for snuggling. Now, the iconic talking flower from the game is getting its own plush— and yes, it actually…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may switch up the roles of Link and Zelda, but rest assured, the Kingdom of Hyrule will still be filled with memorable and familiar faces! Curious to learn more? Take a look at all the characters confirmed so far in The Legend of…
We’re getting closer and closer to the September 26th release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Nintendo has been consistently dropping more and more images of the game in action. A few days ago, Nintendo dropped an all-new trailer, showcasing the game’s Still World, and today, we…
The rumors keep coming and coming from industry pundits regarding the Switch 2. In lieu of any actual news from Nintendo, it’s been down to YouTube personalities and industry insiders to leak out information about what they believe the Switch successor will contain. The latest rumor, which comes from noted…
When I was a kid, it was a rare treat to find video game-themed toys in fast food kids’ meals. I still remember the frenzy surrounding the 1999 Burger King and Pokémon promotion, combining two of my all-time favorite things: dubious food and video games. Fast forward to today, and…
New amiibo are almost here! In just a few hours (or maybe right now, depending on when you’re reading this), the all-new Callie & Marie and Marina & Pearl amiibo will be available worldwide. To celebrate, Nintendo has released a brand-new trailer showcasing these amiibo in action and detailing all…
Another day, another piece of Switch 2 rumor milling. While we all know that Nintendo is planning some kind of successor to its wildly successful Switch hybrid console, nobody knows when the new unit will be announced or what its actual name will be. That hasn’t stopped anyone and everyone…
It seems like we’ve been talking about a Minecraft movie for years now here at Nintendo Wire. But now, after years of waiting, the very first trailer for the Minecraft movie is here! Who will star in the Minecraft Movie? Besides Jack Black, other announced cast members include…
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is just over two months away, and Nintendo has been busy sharing exciting new details! This morning, the Japanese Nintendo website updated with fresh information about combat and enemies. Now, Nintendo of America has joined the fray with a brand-new trailer titled Greetings from Condordia! …
For anyone who is into collecting the various icons Nintendo offers Switch Online subscribers, September is going to be an eventful month. Likely in anticipation of the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, anyone who plays The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening via the Game Boy…
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is set to launch in just over two months, and Nintendo of Japan is starting to release new information, including a few brand-new videos and pics showcasing the game’s combat system and enemies! First, let’s dive into the game’s combat: Combination Attacks Mario and Luigi…
With Mario & Luigi: Brothership just a few months away, retailers are beginning to unveil their pre-order bonuses. While there isn’t much to get excited about yet for those of us in the US and Canada, fans in France have just received an awesome perk from retailer Micromania! Pre-ordering Mario…
