As time marches ever forward, I’m beginning to have this bizarre sensation of writing retrospectives for films, games, and consoles that I was alive for the launch of. Released on November 18th, 2001, in the US, the Nintendo GameCube came at an exciting time for the games industry. Even to…
Here we go! Let’s take a look at the nominees for the 2024 Game Awards. While Nintendo doesn’t have an entry in the Game of the Year category this year, it currently holds three out of five nominees for Best Family Game, where the company has historically been the favorite…
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…
Just when I thought we were all clear, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate comes in with the wake up Shoryuken… On the heels of the three Metroid Dread spirits becoming readily available, a new Spirit Board event has been announced. This one marks the Street Fighter 35th Anniversary, and is doing…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land just debuted a new trailer, featuring plenty of what makes the Kirby games so endearing. The charming music, plus familiar characters and abilities, are all coming together with new ideas and full 3D environments. In the trailer, we get confirmation on the following copy abilities:…
We’re only a few days into 2022 and Nintendo has already dropped its first surprise of the year. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is officially coming on March 25th, and boy oh boy, does it look fantastic! Check out the brand-new trailer below, showcasing the 3D worlds and some all-new…
In a move that sounds closer to a Hard Drive article than reality, two former LAPD police officers lost their jobs playing Pokémon GO in 2017, having just lost their appeal. While in general a cut and dry tale of police misconduct, the full appellate document reveals a story with…
While Assassin’s Creed was a big hit when it first hit the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2008, it was the sequel that made the franchise blow up. The popularity of new main character Ezio was noteworthy in particular, with it leading to the Italian assassin getting a trilogy…
He may lack but he is ready to strike back. A new original Pokémon animation titled “Bidoof’s Big Stand” is now available on the company’s official YouTube channel. Spotlighting Sinnoh’s Normal-type plump mouse Pokémon, the latest short follows the adventures of one bumbling Bidoof looking for a larger purpose in…
Check another box off for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s last bits of housekeeping. Previously only available during a limited time event, a trio of Metroid Dread spirits are now freely available to all players. 以前に開催したスピリッツイベントにて限定出現していた『メトロイド ドレッド』の3種のスピリッツが、スピリッツボードやショップに出現するようになりました。まだ入手されていない方はぜひチェックしてみてください！#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/j7rf7EOTmY — 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) January 11, 2022 Anyone playing Smash Ultimate will…
Sonic Frontiers has just the one teaser trailer, but it’s gotten fans around the world talking. Did you know that disembodied voice calling out to Sonic is Amy Rose? Or that the game is being described as “open zone”? Now a few more details have made themselves known, though they’re…
Natsume’s been fairly quiet when it comes to Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, the latest entry in the overhead shooter series, with nary a new screenshot in recent memory. Updates might be scarce in the west, but in an upcoming issue of Famitsu we might just learn a little more. The…
Update (1/17/22): You can now pre-order the Kirby’s Dream Land Swing Set for $47.99 at Play-Asia. And remember, you can save 5% when you use the code NINWIRE at checkout! Re-Ment can terrarium pretty much anything and it’ll turn out adorable, with Pokémon and Kirby being the most…
Previously, it was announced that Moose Toys would be partnering with Mediatonic and Devolver Digital to release the first-ever lineup of merchandise based on the viral battle royal platformer Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. While the game is still slated to arrive on the Nintendo Switch this year, Moose Toys’ long-talked-about…
Following up their previous videos about customization and solo mode, the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel video displays tips and tricks on how to build and tweak decks: Besides being able to adjust aesthetic preferences like card cases and mats, the ability to form decks is now simpler than…
