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…
During today’s Nintendo Direct, fans of the galaxy far, far away received news of a new Star Wars title heading to the Switch — and no, it wasn’t the leaked Star Wars: Republic Commando port from last week. This new title from Zynga and NaturalMotion Games and it’s an all-new,…
A new trailer for the upcoming hack-and-slash sequel No More Heroes III debuted during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, and it’s just as bizarre as you’d come to expect from the mind of Goichi “Suda51” Suda. Aliens are very much the theme of this trailer, with a variety of weird and…
It’s time to grab some new items hunter! With the latest Nintendo Direct today, Capcom has brought a ton of news on some of their upcoming releases including Ghost ‘n Goblins Resurrection, Arcade Stadium, and of course Monster Hunter Rise to the forefront. After being announced for release in Japan…
Mario’s 35th Anniversary may be coming to an end, but the fun will live on with some incredibly cute and useful items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! An update for the game will be available on February 25th and then on March 1st, a slew of Mushroom Kingdom-inspired items will…
Way back in the late ’80s Nintendo released two games in the Famicom Tantei Club for the Famicom in Japan. Being visual novels focused on murder, the company’s western branch naturally didn’t pick them up for publication. Yet, here we are, over thirty years later with the confirmation that both…
As is tradition when any new fighter is introduced, Pyra and Mythra get the honor of joining into the absolutely massive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate banner. Now christened fighters 79 and 80 respectively, see them do just that here: ホムラとヒカリ、ファイターたちをかき分けシュルクの傍らに登場！ 参戦ファイターはこれで総勢84種です。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/KTIGpQEYMr — 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) February 17, 2021 …
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity briefly appeared in today’s Nintendo Direct! The Muso spin on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is getting a new addition, thanks to the nature of the genre, in the form of an Expansion Pass. Purchase Bonus (Available May 28th,…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has officially been announced for Nintendo Switch, and we won’t have to wait long to relive the genesis of the grandest legend in gaming! Players can embark on the origin story of Link, Zelda, and of course the Master Sword itself on…
While there was a lack of Breath of the Wild sequel news or any rumblings on the series’ 35th Anniversary, there was one absolutely gorgeous announcement for The Legend of Zelda during today’s Nintendo Direct. And I’m not talking Skyward Sword either, as cool as that HD remaster is….
For its final announcement, today’s Nintendo Direct had a big surprise for all you squidkids out there. Yes, Splatoon is back with a brand new title on the way! Featuring many fresh elements in its brief introductory trailer, it also showed off a world that may be the aftermath of…
Hades’ reputation precedes it, hailed as one of 2020’s finest and a must-play game on Nintendo Switch or PC. If you’re of the collecting disposition and haven’t given it the attention it warrants, today’s Nintendo Direct had a bit of good news for you. Supergiant Games will be releasing a…
The folks behind Octopath Traveler are making a new gorgeous entry in the “2.5 HD” aesthetic, this time in the tactical RPG genre. Titled Project Triangle Strategy (which is hopefully not its final title), this game will feature multiple choices and branching paths, a cavalcade of playable characters, and a…
