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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
Considering Splatoon 3 introduced three-way Splatfests, it’s a bit of a surprise we’ve yet to see neapolitan ice cream be represented in the game. At the very least the next Splatfest is set to pit two of the three flavors against each other alongside mint chip, but the sweet fun…
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope released last October to great critical acclaim, including from our own Ricky Berg. However, that praise didn’t translate into the financial success that Ubisoft hoped – while the game sold reasonably well, it fell short of sales projections, which in a corporate setting can…
Last year, an enthusiastic and pleading Nintendo fan spent millions of yen to purchase shares and ask the company’s heads about sequels for F-Zero and other titles during the annual shareholder meeting, receiving a mild reply and some warm buzz from outlets. It was a cute, innocuous tale that channeled…
Update (9/13/23): The Ice Pikmin and Oatchi plushes are listed over at Play-Asia right now. Please note that their stock may fluctuate so please check back if one or more are out of stock. And remember, you can save 5% on orders over $20 with the code NWIRE23 at checkout!…
E3’s death was a bit like one of The Hobbit movies: long, drawn out, and more of a whimper than a bang like it deserved. And in a similar way, we’re wondering when exactly it’ll end – after 2023’s show was canceled in a flurry of uncertainty, it looks like…
Sunny skies are nice and all, but what about those cool, breezy evenings in the summertime? If that’s what you’re looking for, you’re in luck, as the Night Tour will be making its way to Mario Kart Tour on June 28th. It’s bringing city circuit Rome Avanti and Wii Moonview…
During this week’s Nintendo Direct, a new action RPG from XSEED/Marvelous Games was revealed in the form of Silent Hope. The game sees seven heroes delve into an ever-changing abyss to gain resources and power up for their next dive at a Base Camp. Eagle-eyed viewers might have…
It’s time to clock in, Salmon Runners – the next round of Eggstra Work arrives in Splatoon 3 the following weekend, from June 30th at 6 p.m. PT through July 2nd at the same time. And what’s even better, you now don’t need a premade Pool or group to join…
March on over to the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Switch, and you’ll see some new little guys hup hupping around – in celebration of Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 seeing a rerelease on the Switch, you can acquire Pikmin icons for your Nintendo Account via NSO for a…
When a logo leaked for Star Ocean: The Second Story R, many assumed it’d be a simple port of the PSP remake with a few extra bells and whistles. Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct confirmed it was anything but simple, overhauling the PlayStation classic with a new graphical style while retaining core…
Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct saw the long-awaited return of Metal Gear Solid to Nintendo platforms with the confirmation of Master Collection Vol. 1 for the Switch. With almost perfect timing, Fangamer has announced new merchandise for the series. First up we have a couple of pins – one based on Metal…
As Mario Kart Tour’s third Mario vs. Luigi Tour approaches its end, Nintendo has looked to the future for its next mobile excursion. This time around we’re heading to another real-world locale, and much like the recent appearance of Athens its looking like we’ll be visiting another ancient city. In…
