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….
While he previously popped up in a datamined sprite sheet, Gigantamax Snorlax has been officially confirmed, and he’ll be popping up in Pokémon Sword & Shield’s Wild Area dens from December 4th through to early January. You can see the big guy in action below, alongside the official artwork reveals…
Back during E3, Bethesda announced that the free-to-play mobile game The Elder Scrolls: Blades would be heading to the Nintendo Switch “this fall.” With just a few weeks of the season left to go with no news, Bethesda has confirmed via a blog post what most would have expected –…
The new 1.4 update for Stardew Valley is now available for PC, Mac, and Linux on Steam and GOG, and is completely free for anyone who already owns the game. It will take some time to the updates to be released onto consoles, but the developers plan on making the…
While there’s a pretty good amount of Capcom love in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate already, starting this weekend you can add one more series to the list. Joining their comrades from Mega Man, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter will be all new Resident Evil spirits representing four of the survival…
For those of you with kids or younger siblings who share a passion for Pokémon with you, The Pokémon Company is launching a brand new program specifically for younger Trainers! Officially dubbed the Pokémon Club, this program is a weekly event that will happen on Saturdays at local stores in…
To all the big fans of the bear and bird out there, take note: Fangamer has once again descended upon the holiday season with the sole purpose of emptying your wallet; and it looks like they’ll succeed again, because they’ve added some delightful new items to their Banjo-Kazooie collection of…
Nothing screams “high fashion nerd” better than a designer handbag paired with the Nintendo characters we love, and the big N’s latest collaboration sees that vision realized: Nintendo and Danielle Nicole Handbags have announced a new product line. To celebrate the partnership, there will be an official launch event at…
It’s no secret that Pokémon GO is still going strong for countless Trainers around the world. From Community Days to huge festivals, thousands of players continue to come together to celebrate the ‘mon catching game. If you’re one of those people, this new collection at the Pokémon Center might just…
Yesterday saw Capcom announcing that Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition was slated for a Nintendo Switch release in February, completing the original trilogy of games in the eShop. Japan, on the other hand, will have another option for their PlayStation 2 era stylish action fix via the Devil May…
There are countless indies in the Switch eShop, but if you want a unique experience, you owe it to yourself to try Just Shapes & Beats. Combining elements of bullet hells with rhythm games and some eye-catching art direction, it’s a treat for the senses and reflexes that’s about to…
After over nine years of operation, the Pokémon Global Link service is set to shut down in February 2020. Players of the Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon will no longer be able to use Pokémon Global Link or its features, including…
The Kirby Café isn’t just about the sights and flavors of Pop Star. Along with the new menu, goods, and overall renovations to the (now permanent) location, a new soundtrack album will be released to treat your ears just as well as your tastebuds. The Sound of Kirby Café 2…
