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…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
With Squishmallows becoming something of a rage these days, it’s no surprise to see Pokémon getting plumped for some love. We’ve already seen plenty of previous Pokémon Squishmallows, but this fat, chunky little Dragonite looks precious. He’s so fat and round and cute. Don’t you just want to hug him?…
Now that the last Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo has been revealed, Nintendo Wire’s Jason Ganos and Tj Cencula discuss the future of the figures. Is this the end, or just the beginning? Whatever happens to amiibo in the coming months, all I can say is thank…
Last year’s Nitro Deck from CRKD is probably one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories. It comes in several breathtaking colors and special editions, feels premium in your hands, and works with the original Switch models or the OLED Switch, taking the place of the Joy-Con attached to the sides…
Ceruledge is ready to rumble in the Pokémon TCG. Available now at select retailers across the nation and online at the Pokémon Center, a special promotional Ceruledge card can be yours to exact bladed vengeance on your friends. Commemorating Pokémon Day 2024, this card is part of the Pokémon TCG:…
In light of the recent announcement that the cult classic Mother 3 will yet again see a Japan only release, the outcry for action has reached new heights. The fanbase has been pleading for a localized version ever since the game’s release all the way back in 2006; despite this,…
Another day, another new physical reward from My Nintendo! This time around the service is offering up fans a cute little sticker sheet for fans of Splatoon that features Agent 8, Pearl Drone, and a little Octoling — just in time for the Side Order DLC’s release. The…
Folks, it’s Nintendo Direct week! After another couple of weeks (which felt like years) of speculation, the latest Partner Showcase aired on February 21, 2024. As one of the newer additions to the Nintendo Wire crew and definitely the resident sicko of the group, I found myself hyped up over…
It finally happened. During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase they finally acknowledged Mother 3 and added it to the Nintendo Switch Online library. Of course, they only actually did so in Japan; the overseas versions of the Direct completely omitted mention of it. On the bright side at least, in…
With very little fanfare, Nintendo has released Splatoon 3’s “Side Order” DLC on the Nintendo eShop. Made available late yesterday evening, the latest expansion pack adds a brand-new single-player experience that deals with the fallout of Splatoon 2’s final Splatfest. It also marks the return of Pearl and Marina to…
Fantasy Life fans, you’ll have to wait just a bit longer for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time! Initially slated for a release last year, Level-5 delayed its release from “sometime in 2023” to “sometime in 2024”. Luckily, it made the cut in today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase…
Closing out today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase was an unexpected series revival – provided you didn’t get sucked into the frenzy of Nintendo Direct “leaks” (ranging from “wrong” to actually correct) and speculation. The Endless Ocean series isn’t dead in the water, as Nintendo is publishing its next entry –…
Originally released in Japan all the way back in 2013, Pocket Card Jockey was something of a hidden gem among the 3DS library. Featuring a unique gameplay combination of Solitaire and horse racing was a bold move that succeeded brilliantly. The localization into English in 2016 was for many thought…
