Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a specific Pokémon will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pokémon will…
Hideki Kamiya, director of the original Resident Evil 2, has said he wishes the latest game in the series had a mode that toned down its scares. Clovers Inc., Kamiya’s game studio, posted a clip on X of the team enjoying Requiem. “I’ve been saying for forever they should make…
This year’s Game Developers Choice Awards 2026 has presented us all with quite the lineup of winners, many of which will come as no surprise. Not only have they graced multiple consoles, but the buzz surrounding them (including here at Nintendo Wire) has been present since well before their releases….
The next Pokémon movie, subtitled Koko, was set to release in Japan next month, but due to COVID-19 it has since been delayed to winter 2020. Like many other Pokémon movies before it, it will offer up an in-game freebie, with cinema goers being awarded an Ash cap to wear…
The massive Weekly Shōnen Jump cross-over arena battler is heading to the Nintendo Switch this summer, and we finally have a release date letting us know when the chaos will begin in North America and Europe – August 28th. The game features characters from the Big Three –…
The pretty indie RPG Cris Tales finally has a release date, courtesy of a new trailer that gives us a peek at the game’s opening cinematic. Give it a watch: In Cris Tales you explore a world through time, opening literal windows to the past to change the…
With any technology, it’s inevitable to see older versions eventually left in the dust, and today Pokémon GO has revealed that the game will end support for 32-bit Android devices. The update will go live at the beginning of August, and will affect devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4, S5,…
Following Pokémon Go Fest 2020, The Pokémon Company will be joining with Ninatic and donating a minimum of $5 million to nonprofit organizations around the world. The Pokémon Company’s official Twitter account stated the following in a recent tweet: pic.twitter.com/66Z1fidAYV — Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 12, 2020 “The Pokémon…
Ready for some slime, Nick fans? If so, start your engines: Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix has been revealed! The latest Nickelodeon kart racing game features 28 tracks and 30+ racers (18 more than the original game) to choose from, including characters from fan-favorite shows like SpongeBob Squarepants, Hey…
Pokémon is one of my favorite franchises, and these Pokémon school bags are among the cutest bags I’ve ever seen. Each school bag has a Pokémon mascot illustration on the back. It’s a small bag that comes with a ball chain, which can be attached to the bag or a…
As the COVID-19 situation continues worldwide, more and more people are flocking to the medium of video games to occupy themselves during quarantine. In result, total game sales for hardware, software, accessories, and game cards was 52% higher in May 2020 than it was in May 2019, despite a fairly…
Yesterday, we didn’t know the full itinerary for Amazon Games’ Pokémon Sword & Shield stream taking place this Saturday, June 13th, at 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. ET. Thanks to Nintendo of America, we have an official press release outlining what will happen during the two hour show. The…
If you’ve had questions regarding Paper Mario: The Origami King you’re in luck, as Nintendo has put out a new, lengthy trailer showcasing a lot of what the game has to offer. And yes, there’s officially confirmation of partners!
Over the past few years the Resident Evil series has had something of a rebirth, with the release of the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7, well-received remakes of 2 and 3, and let’s not forget the many ports to the Nintendo Switch. It’s been easier than ever to get into…
Nendoroids come and go pretty often, with Good Smile using characters from all corners of entertainment in their signature style. Every now and then you see one that’s a gift of divine inspiration, and that’s exactly what we have we their take on Ōkami’s Amaterasu. It’s no secret…
