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…
My favorite surprise from last week’s Nintendo Direct wasn’t the return of Bayonetta 3, or Kirby going post apocalyptic, or even the tease of Smash’s final character. No, what got me hyped was Chocobo GP, the long-awaited return of Chocobo Racing. While the PlayStation classic is well over two decades…
Update (9/30/21): Pre-orders for the Final Fantasy VII Remake Static Arts: Aerith Gainsborough Dress Ver. Statue are now available at Play-Asia. Remember, you can save 5% with the code NINWIRE at checkout! The end of September is here and that means it’s time for the return of Tokyo…
Along with everything else it brought, Sonic Colors: Ultimate included a new spin on its (quite good) soundtrack, as you can see from the track list. As they’ve done with plenty of their other musical offerings, Sega’s seen fit to add it to various streaming services for your listening pleasure….
We’re less than two weeks away from the release of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model (and Metroid Dread)! Some outlets have been able to try out this new version of the Nintendo Switch for themselves, yet we haven’t had an official unboxing. Nintendo of America’s weekly Nintendo Minute show (which…
First-person shooter Crysis Remastered is no stranger to Switch, as the digital version released just last year to many longtime fans’ delight. The sandbox game known for its action-packed adventure that immerses players in an ever-changing environment has transcended its confines of digital offerings and has today become available to…
After 24 years, TAITO and ININ Games are remastering and porting G-Darius over to current generation consoles. Available digitally today, you can revisit (or experience for the first time) G-Darius as G-Darius HD. See it for yourself in action below. G-Darius HD features: Branching stages and multiple paths through…
Objection! Twenty years already?! While the first Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney game didn’t arrive in North America until 2005 (and for Europe, it was 2006), the video game series debuted back in 2001 in Japan and on the Game Boy Advance! That special 20th anniversary is fast approaching, so it’s…
As promised by Atlus yesterday, Shin Megami Tensei V’s English dub cast has been announced, and it’s a mix of familiar faces and some talent you may not recognize… Yet. Catch the latest trailer and the cast list below: Casey Mongillo as Protagonist Jeannie Tirado as Tao Isonokami Mark Whitten…
The thing on all fans’ minds for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is next week’s reveal of the final fighter – currently a complete mystery even though we’re mere days away from their Mr. Sakurai Presents. Speculation and expectations are running high, but if you really want to get lofty all…
A season of official Nintendo VS tournaments are on the way! While this past summer only featured a “Splatter Ladder” tournament for Splatoon 2, this fall it’s all about two games – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2! Nintendo made the official announcement on social media on Monday, September…
Though Rise is now trying to take back fans’ attention thanks to the announcement of its Sunbreak expansion, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is still moving right along with its own regular updates. Ver.1.4.0 is now available, adding both Molten Tigrex and a high difficulty/Co-Op only Kulve Taroth….
Soon you can dance the night away with your favorite night creature slaying and castle traversing tracks. Konami has announced that a Castlevania CD compilation featuring 26 discs will be released exclusively through the Konami Official Shop in Japan this December. From the original Castlevania that debuted on the Nintendo…
