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…
The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass has released, and regardless of the rocky reception, more details about the service are being unearthed — namely, that by looking at the game IDs in place, there are currently 38 N64 games and 52 Mega Drive ones planned for the service. Initial…
A recent court case in Georgia is making headlines thanks to its unlikely connection between two sectors – PPP loan fraud and Pokémon cards. Yes, this is real and completely ridiculous. According to court documents that were filed on October 19th, 2021, the United States of America is charging Vinath…
While Pokémon GO is embracing its spooky side with this year’s Halloween event, Niantic is already looking forward to what’s next. When Halloween concludes, it’ll be time for a two-day in-game event in honor of Día de Muertos, the Mexican holiday of honoring the dead. This will be the second…
Once again we’ve had a double whammy of Pokémon news. Not only did Pokémon Legends: Arceus fully reveal some ghostly forms of Zorua and Zoroark, but we also have a new trailer for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. There are no huge revelations, it’s simply our first look…
After the bizarre found-footage reveal of Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark last week, we now finally have a proper in-game trailer spotlighting the Normal/Ghost type Pokémon forms. Give it a watch: The end of the trailer also confirms an early purchase bonus in the form of a Baneful Fox…
Samus Aran has been having a great month, with Metroid Dread receiving wide acclaim and heralding the launch of the OLED Switch. This bounty hunter has a new target in her sights, and it’s far more treacherous than any Space Pirate encounter. Yes, she’s descending into the warzone that is…
Puzzle fans have something to celebrate today, as one of the best in the genre is celebrating a milestone birthday! The Puyo Puyo series is now 30 years old, dating all the way back to Compile’s original releases of the first game back in 1991. It’s been in Sega’s hands…
Fortnite is a game in which you can fight against John Wick while wielding Thor’s Mjölnir as Ariana Grande, so at this point, it may not be too shocking to see another crossover arrive in the immensely popular battle royale game. Fans of Capcom’s flagship survival horror franchise may be…
From its debut announcement at The Game Awards 2020 to its release in August 2021, the journey for Road 96 has been a long one – at least behind the scenes. Now that the game has been in the hands of players all across the world, Ravenscourt and DigixArt are…
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 cover Sora releasing for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, how Nintendo connected with Disney to make it happen, and much more. Enjoy!…
Back in February, Capcom released a select portion of their retro catalog via a free-to-start title called Capcom Arcade Stadium. Despite the promise of being an at-home arcade where players could select and experience digital replications of various physical machines, customers were not given a huge amount of flexibility. In…
To celebrate the upcoming launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, all Pokémon Café and Pikachu Sweets locations will be adding new Sinnoh-themed items to its menu starting Friday, November 19th. From Pikachu and the starters to the Legendary Dialga and Palkia, the new menu will add all sorts…
