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…
In case you’re somehow unaware, this past weekend saw Fortnite saw its latest big revamp bringing the game into its fifth Chapter. At this point, though, it might be best to call it a plaform. Key to Fortnite’s immediate future are four pillar experiences – the familiar Battle Royale mode,…
2024 is gearing up to be a novel year for 2D side-scrolling action adventures. With Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown arriving in January, fans of the genre won’t have to wait too long for another nostalgic heavy-hitter: Contra. Since first being revealed with a short trailer in the September…
If you’re looking to sign up for, or renew, a Nintendo Switch Online membership, now is the time to do it! Right now, until December 6th at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get My Nintendo Gold Points equal to 20% of your purchase or renewal of a 12-month Nintendo Switch…
One of the biggest box office hits of the year is finally available to stream on Netflix! The Super Mario Bros. Movie made waves earlier this year with its fresh take on the mustachioed plumber, gorgeous animation, and the smash hit song from Bowser, “Peaches.” THE SUPER MARIO BROS….
Just last week, we covered comments that Xbox CFO Tim Stuart made regarding Xbox’s goals for Game Pass going forward. In those comments, Stuart had stated that Xbox wanted Game Pass on “every screen that can play games” including PlayStation and Nintendo. Now, speaking to Windows Central, Xbox head Phil…
Dragon Quest Monster: The Dark Prince releases today on Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo of America has offered a brand-new look at the game with a launch trailer. The trailer showcases a wide variety of the monsters you’ll be able to tame and battle with, as well as gameplay mechanics like…
Batman: Arkham Trilogy is out on Nintendo Switch today and there have been reports of severe problems with the ports of the three games, Batman: Arkham Knight in particular. According to Oliver Mackenzie from Digital Foundry, Arkham Knight is “unacceptable.” You can see a short clip from Mackenzie’s Twitter account…
We here at Nintendo Wire have a deep appreciation for the wonderful team at Club Mocchi Mocchi. Not only do they create some of the largest official Nintendo plush toys available, but they also boast an irresistibly soft texture. It’s a explain the plushness completely without experiencing it firsthand, but…
Tis the season… for freebies! Looking for a some cute holiday flair for your winter apparel? Look no further, as GameStop’s got you covered. You can get this adorable pin set that includes four Super Mario pins when you pick up two select Nintendo Switch games at the retailer. Toad,…
Announced way back in 2021, the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III has been quietly coming along at Square Enix. With only one scant update back in September of this year where series creator Yuji Horii noted that development was coming along “swimmingly,” there hasn’t been much news on the…
Indie RPG darling Sea of Stars made a big splash when it was released this summer, and one of the reasons it made such a great impression was its stellar soundtrack. Composed by Eric W. Brown, who also worked on Sabotage Studio’s The Messenger, the soundtrack also features guest compositions…
Waluigi, you know him, you love him, you might be in love with him, who knows? The gangly menace was first designed by Fumihide Aoki for 1999’s Mario Tennis on the N64, to act as the Luigi to Wario’s Mario, as it were. In the years since, fans across the…
