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…
One June 28th, 1991, Squaresoft released Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden for the Game Boy in Japan. The action RPG, which was later localized as Final Fantasy Adventure, went on to become the basis of the “Mana” series which saw plenty of entries in recent years. Most recently the third…
Looks like school’s out for Garreg Mach, as a new batch of students are hitting the beach in Fire Emblem Heroes. It seems like Three Houses is the go-to game for seasonal alts but looking at this latest batch I can’t quite blame Intelligent Systems. Just look at this seaside…
I’m still reeling from one of the most appealing reveals out of Nintendo’s E3 Direct – Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania. Anyone brand new to Super Monkey Ball is in for a treat this October, but a look through its release plans makes it clear this one’s aiming for the…
E3 2021 is over now, yet the inevitable questions of “why wasn’t [insert game title]” shown still linger. In Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct, Metroid Prime 4 was mentioned – “Currently, we’re working hard on the latest game in the Metroid Prime series, Metroid Prime 4, which we previously announced.” –…
If you’re experiencing issues downloading content onto your Nintendo Switch since updating to the latest firmware, you’re not alone. All one needs to do is type the error’s code number (2123-1502) into the search feed on Twitter to see just how widespread this issue has become. Upon doing so, countless…
During the week-long “summer video game announcement” extravaganza, Lost in Random made an appearance at the Tribeca Games Spotlight. We got our first look behind the scenes at Zoink Games’ studio plus some story tidbits. Now, EA has released the official story trailer giving us a better look at Even…
For many, peak Castlevania is either the glorious Symphony of the Night or the classic era of titles mostly on NES. There’s a generation of fans, though, who definitely found themselves engrossed with the legacy of Dracula and those who fight him instead on Game Boy Advance. If a new…
Despite the game’s lack of presence at this year’s E3 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser assures fans that Nintendo still has plans for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In an interview with The Verge published yesterday, Bowser says there is still “more to come” for the game. “While we didn’t…
The 5th anniversary of Pokémon GO is fast approaching, and The Pokémon Center is ready to celebrate. A lineup of new merch commemorating the occasion is arriving at Japanese Pokémon Center stores in July, including a hard pouch carrying case for the Poké Ball Plus styled after a Premier Ball,…
When it comes to Pokémon, there’s nothing in the pocket-monster universe that’s more summery than the Alola region. The island paradise is absolutely brimming with tropical vistas, gorgeous beaches, and summer-time snacks. If you ask me, there’s not much better than that in any universe – Pokémon or otherwise. DeNa…
There have been plenty of announcements during this year’s E3, but there are always smaller indie games can slip through the cracks. If you’re a fan of classic platformers, you won’t want to miss the latest on Kitsune Tails. Inspired by the platformers of the NES era, Kitsune Tails has…
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! was a big surprise reveal last week, bringing the game to a whole bunch of platforms (and available physically) for the first time. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about with this game, I suggest you try and keep yourself spoiler-free for the…
