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…
Professor Layton is back, baby! At the Level-5 Vision 2023 event earlier today, it was officially announced that a new installment in the Professor Layton series, titled Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, is set to arrive sometime in 2025. According to the newly updated teaser…
As we approach the end of 2023, fans of the Mother/Earthbound series have an amazing tradition to look forward to – the annual Mother pop-up shop at the PARCO shopping center in Shibuya City. This year’s festivities promise to be extra special, as the spotlight falls on one of the…
The world of Pokémon-themed furniture just got a little hotter! The Pokémon Company has once again partnered with the Japanese furniture company Cellutane, who have previously worked on a Ditto sofa chair, a Gengar sofa chair, PokéBall ottomans, and more. This time around, Cellutane has created a Sizzlepede-themed reclining chair,…
The Nintendo Switch exclusive Fashion Dreamer is getting a free Winter Update on December 4th, and XSEED Games has detailed exactly what’s coming with the update. The Winter Update will include new photo frames, new Muse parts, new patterns, and new showroom furniture, giving players even more ways to show…
EarthBound has a rather interesting place in Nintendo history, with a rabid fanbase that is still not completely satisfied with how the series has been treated over the years. This fanbase is the subject of EarthBound USA, a documentary ten years in the making that details the story of starman.net…
With Halloween and Thanksgiving officially behind us (for those of us in the US), it’s time to focus on the upcoming holidays! And Nintendo’s bringing on the festive cheer in every way possible, adding some fun flair to all of our consoles with these new holiday-themed icons. So if you’re…
No joke, Batman! Following a few setbacks, we’re nearly there! The Batman: Arkham Trilogy is set to debut on Nintendo Switch on December 1st. Initially planned for an October 13th release, the developers opted for some additional polishing before the launch. The trilogy will contain all three of the Arkham…
Physical media fans, rejoice! The Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, initially revealed as a digital release in North America, is officially receiving the physical treatment on January 25th, 2024. This collection includes Apollo Justice – Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright – Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies, and Phoenix Wright – Ace Attorney:…
Hot on the heels of the Super Mario RPG Maximus Cup two more events based around recent Nintendo releases are heading to Tetris 99! The first of these will take place this weekend, starting November 30th, and will feature a theme based on WarioWare: Move It! Notably, rather than having…
Calling all Persona fans! Get your wallets ready because First4Figures, the company responsible for numerous high-quality gaming statues, has just unveiled their upcoming Joker statue from Persona 5. JOKER PREORDERS OPEN IN 8 DAYS! Show me your true form! Feast your eyes on Joker in all his glory! Tomorrow,…
It’s Cyber Monday! That means retailers around the USA are putting deep discounts on select Nintendo Switch games, consoles, and accessories! Check out some of our favorites below. Disclaimer: Nintendo Wire is a Best Buy, Amazon, and Play-Asia Affiliate and may receive commission when you purchase a product using…
If you’ve been to a Nintendo themed event sometime in the last 12 months, you may have encountered a larger than life statue of Link from the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Not only is this statue massive, but it was probably the most detailed statue Nintendo had…
