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…
Marketing for Pokémon Legends: Arceus is now in full swing, and while this morning’s Pokémon Presents gave us a great new look at the game, plenty more information has continued to trickle out surrounding pre-order and launch-window events for the game. Players who pick up the game and access Mystery…
It’ll be hard to top guests like Jet Set Radio’s Beat and the one and only Sonic the Hedgehog, but Super Monkey Ball’s squad of simians aren’t about to miss a chance for mass a-peel. Over the last handful of days Sega has been revealing returning costumes for its own…
Alongside Phantasy Star, Shining Force was one of Sega’s premiere RPG series during the 16-bit era. Blending traditional role playing exploration with strategic turn-based combat not unlike that seen in Fire Emblem, it stood apart and has maintained a healthy fanbase, despite it having been years since the last entry….
Today’s Pokémon Presents gave us a whole lot of news but it seemingly didn’t spot there. As posted by UK retailer Shopto, certain pre-orders of Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will come with a figurine of their respective legendary, Dialga or Palkia, alongside a double-sided poster. Receive a Dialga…
Just when you thought it was safe to hoard those Orbs, Fire Emblem Heroes has finally released an annual tradition that never ceases to amaze. The Choose Your Legends 5 units are now available in-game for those willing to test their luck, and frankly that should be everyone. Every year…
After this morning’s breathtaking new trailers for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus were shown, the Pokémon Company in Japan has announced that physical copies of Pokémon Legends: Arceus will also come with a special Arceus V card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The Arceus…
The Dragon of Dojima has awakened once, leaving the streets of Kamurocho behind and heading for…Super Monkey Ball. That’s right, Kazuma Kiryu from the Yakuza series is Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania’s next guest character, ready to Dame Da Ne his way through the game’s 300-plus courses. Kiryu follows up…
Pokémon Unite is heating up, and about to take the fight to even new players! Though the game has been readily available on Switch, the mobile version will be releasing in just over a month’s time. Players will be able to pre-register for the September 22nd release, with the number…
For its time, and even among more contemporary additions to the Pokédex, one of the most interesting legendaries has been Manaphy. On the surface it’s similar to Mew – a cute Pokémon with solid 100’s for its base stats, fitting right into the Mythical template of its predecessors to the…
It’s clear that Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a bold step forward for the series, taking things in a new direction when it comes to structure and gameplay. Even though it’s based on the familiar Sinnoh region, which will henceforth be going by its former name of Hisui, some brand-new Pokémon…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus turned some heads when it was first announced earlier this year with its brand-new gameplay and cel-shaded visuals. Sadly, while we did get a taste of what was to come, it was very small! Luckily, during today’s Pokémon Presents livestream, we got a much more in-depth look…
As part of today’s Pokémon Presents, a new trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl debuted. Not only were some familiar Sinnoh features confirmed to be returning, but additional ones that fans have come to expect from the series will be added into these familiar adventures. Among…
