It’s a bit shocking to realize that it has already been eight years since the Switch was released globally. The first Nintendo console to launch around the world at the same time (minus China, which still had regulations in place despite lifting its console ban in 2015), the Switch has…
Pokémon TCG Pocket is jam-packed with so many events and promotions, it can make your head spin. Each week, Nintendo Wire will be covering the details of each event, what goodies they have to offer, and the best way to tackle each task. Today, we are taking a look at…
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…
Collecting spirits became one of the more longterm goals of those playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The vast majority of these could be grabbed with dedication and time in World of Light, but then timed events came along, followed by ones locked to certain games’ data. Those have all filtered…
It’s been a while since Sega updated us on Sonic the Hedgehog’s next mainline game. In fact, we’ve only seen it teased with a tiny trailer, and we didn’t even get a title. This new trademark out of Japan could give us a hint of what to expect, though, as…
In a recent interview with CNET Editor Scott Stein, Metroid Dread Producer Yoshio Sakamoto was asked about various topics regarding the latest game in the franchise and the future of beloved bounty hunter Samus Aran. While the producer did not have much to comment on in regards to the game’s…
You know what’s cuter than a hamburger modeled after Kirby? A hamburger modeled after Kirby…wearing a scarf. Yes, the Kirby Café is changing with the seasons, and has introduced this year’s winter menu. The tasty offerings will apply to the Tokyo and Hakata locations, and are both brand new tastes…
It’s that time of year again when rampant consumerism fuels us all, and Nintendo’s rolling out discounts a-plenty to tempt our good will and wallets. Multiple games are seeing discounts, including a couple of the Switch’s more unique offerings. For all that’s been new this year, the star of the…
A new round of Game Trials will be going live this week for Nintendo Switch Online members. We already know that European NSO members will be heading back to the old family farm thanks to the Game Trials for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Yet, North American NSO…
Toy company Sanei is constantly releasing a steady flow of plushes celebrating our favorite Nintendo series, and the collection that was just released will undoubtedly continue to bring happiness to fans of Pokémon the world over. Now available is the 18th edition of Sanei’s Pocket Monster All-Star Collection, with this…
It’s wintertime, which means it’s getting colder both outside and inside the house. And who better to keep you warm than the Sun Goddess herself? Capcom will start to sell Ōkami slippers at their Capcom Stores in Japan this month, each emblazoned with Ammy’s muzzle and even a little Issun….
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we talk about the early release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC, Pikmin pummeling smartphone batteries into submission, and Sakurai’s discussion about…
Over the weekend Nintendo and Lego revealed the next expansion sets heading to the LEGO Super Mario line, hot on the heels of Luigi’s Mansion’s debut. Releasing in early 2022, collectors can look forward to Bowser Jr.’s Clown Car Expansion Set, Dorrie’s Beachfront Expansion Set, Big Urchin Beach Ride Expansion…
With the Pokémon franchise being as big as it is, merchandise can vary in price wildly, from the affordable small plush all the way up through luxury goods that are priced in the thousands. This latest announcement falls firmly in the latter camp. The Pokémon Company has partnered with the…
I’ll jump at any chance to talk about a great game on 3DS, but unfortunately these aren’t the best of circumstances. Konami has announced that effective today, November 8th, both Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 will be temporarily delisted from digital storefronts. This covers all currently…
