Like a handful of current and former colleagues here at Nintendo Wire, I know exactly where I was the morning of June 13th, 2017. Packed into a hotel room turned office, we’re watching Nintendo’s digital Spotlight presentation, typing up news articles and getting excited for our favorites — I got…
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…
In a new interview posted by Video Games Chronicle today, Scott Amos (head of studio) and Will Kerslake (game director) of Crystal Dynamics sat down with the outlet to discuss why it decided to return to the original Tomb Raider game after 30 years. While the obvious answer is that…
Here we go again! Nintendo of America has just announced that alongside the upcoming Happy Home Paradise DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a set of 48 brand-new Animal Crossing amiibo cards is coming on November 5th. Dubbed “Series 5” (even though it’s technically the 7th series if…
As part of today’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct we learned that the new Happy Paradise Designer would be included with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack alongside the Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis libraries starting November 5th. As part of the reveal we did get another tidbit of news…
Monster Hunter Rise is still bringing weekly Event Quests, but truth be told the latest are a bit lacking. Yes, they’re “new”, but the encounters and rewards are not. There’s some special stuff on the way, like the next Capcom Collab and a Sonic the Hedgehog crossover, but I do…
Grab yourself a coffee, pull up a seat, and get ready for Animal Crossing: New Horizons news as part of the game’s latest dedicated Direct. You’ll be able to watch it live below starting at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET.
Team Rocket’s infiltration into Pokémon Masters EX’s limited-time events is at its end. So what new event will take its place? Now that we’re gearing up for Halloween, it’s only fair for everyone on the island of Pasio to begin celebrating! This year we’ll see two more characters get a…
Another round of party games from The Jackbox series is here! The latest and greatest, The Jackbox Party Pack 8, adds five new games to the series. Grab a smart device and get ready to draw your heart out with friends thanks to games like Drawful: Animate and Weapons, or…
You probably got this, or so we think… Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy from Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal is only two weeks away from release. In preparation for the game’s upcoming debut, an official launch trailer has been unveiled by Square Enix featuring another look at the title’s combat, characters,…
Following this week’s news of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model boosting software sales in the UK, it seems the console itself is also seeing some success regarding its debut in Japan. According to Famitsu, the OLED Model sold 138,409 units in its first three days alone. When including the standard…
Whether you’re already exploring its depths or are bracing for a new adventure into the haunting planet of ZDR in Metroid Dread, surely you could use some calming beats to relax to after a break. The lo-fi hip hop album Samus & Chill from Tune In With Chewie and GameChops…
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality has had some trouble getting out the door, it seems. The first-person adventure is a new, upgraded version of the VR title Doctor Who: The Edge of Time. Originally slated to release on September 30th, the game was pushed back to October 14th at…
It’s safe to say that there will never be a shortage of Dragon Quest merchandise, especially when it comes to the iconic Slimes. Square Enix is bringing fans new items specifically tailored to those who love to travel — and travel in style! From footwear to luggage adornments, these new…
Later this month the Hobonichi Mother Project will bring to the world (well, mostly Japan) a second Mother tribute book. Pollyanna 2 will feature several artists, all showcasing their love for the series. A preview video was shared that gives a brief look at some of the illustrations and comics…
