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…
One of the most common talking points among video game circles is often the music that accompanies them. Yet for every award-winning soundtrack, there’s a handful of tracks that live on for more amusing reasons. Perhaps the most well-known song of this caliber is the notorious “DK Rap” from Donkey…
If anyone has been burdened by the phrase “Switch port when” it’s Atlus. Fans continue to clamor for Persona 5 to hit Nintendo’s console, and while I wouldn’t complain about that release they’ve just confirmed something special is on the way instead. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim released two years ago…
In partnership with publisher Maze Theory, Nintendo Wire is giving away a special edition Switch to celebrate the launch of Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality on the platform! The unique console features both the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant), plus a variety of iconic…
Last week Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl finally launched for the Nintendo Switch, letting players explore the Sinnoh region once more. As has been the case since the original DS games they were based on, Mystery Gifts have begun being rolled out, and this latest release focuses on Secret…
Another wave of Pokémon merchandise has been announced for release by the Japanese Pokémon Center and this time around it’s a collaboration with the “Star Jewelry” brand. Titled the “SpeedStar” collection, it features a variety of quick-footed Pokémon and a couple with star motifs, like Shinx and Jirachi. Marill is…
Earlier this week, the visual novel makers over at .mages announced that its duology of Chaos would be heading to the Nintendo Switch with a new Double Pack in Japan. The first game in the collection is Chaos;Head Noah, a remake of the first game in the Science Adventure series…
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! As you celebrate the holiday with family and friends, you might also see some familiar characters during the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year’s event features a brand new balloon float for Pikachu and Eevee and the long-awaited return of Sonic the Hedgehog! You can watch…
Nintendo of America’s Cyber Deals are now available on the Nintendo eShop! Sure, various retailers’ Black Friday deals have included steep discounts on a variety of Nintendo Switch games. Yet, for those who prefer digital over physical, the deals are finally here. Nintendo’s Cyber Deals are active now until Tuesday,…
Despite its critical acclaim, The World Ends With You has always been a more niche RPG from the giant that is Square Enix, especially in comparison to its other heavy hitters like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Still, that doesn’t soften the blow of this news. As part of Square…
While the Kirby series has plenty of iconic tracks, the last place you’d probably expect them to show up is at the Grammy Awards. Yet here we are. The 8-Bit Big Band’s cover of Meta Knight’s Revenge from Kirby Super Star, based on an earlier remix by Button Masher, has…
Ready to take a break from the real world and dream a little? Nintendo’s here to bring you a sense of solace this week with a new setup on the company’s official island! Featuring new items and seasonal furniture added in the free Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ver. 2.0 update,…
My number one most-desired travel destination, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, is no stranger to difficulties. Just one month after its delayed opening, the park had to be temporarily closed due to increased COVID-19 cases in the area. Then, the adorable Goomba Tower fell onto the tracks of…
Players may have moved on to Partying, but anyone who still likes to put time in at the links will be happy to know that the latest Mario Golf has just gotten a new update! The Super Rush Ver. 4.0 update brings in two golfers, two courses, and more to…
