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….
Over the weekend, the Japanese indie event BitSummit held a digital showcase of various games. Among the videos was a new trailer for Jupiter’s recently games, but hidden at the end was a new reveal – Picross S: Mega Drive & Mark III. Teased for Switch simply with…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players, get those nets ready — the Bug-Off has begun on islands across the globe! Following previous Animal Crossing games, New Horizons’ Bug-Off features a new host, a new format, and a treasure trove of new, insect-themed prizes! Check out our guide below for full details on how…
I’m a sucker for the Azure Striker games and have been since the series’ 3DS debut. After a sequel and a spinoff, as well as releases on even more platforms (including Switch) we now know what the future holds for Gunvolt. Announced during BitSummit Gaiden, Azure Striker Gunvolt…
During BitSummit Gaiden, Inti Creates went on stream to discuss the recently revealed Bloodstained 2: Curse of the Moon. Much of their time was spent discussing the game’s playable characters and new switching mechanic, but they and IGA also had a few surprises in store. While it starts…
Welcome back to the Nintendo WireCast. On today’s episode, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason geek out about the return of amiibo, and discuss their thoughts about Min Min joining the battle in Smash!
Looking for some cute additions to your office or home space? If so, you’re in luck (if you’re in Japan), as there are new My Nintendo Japan has shared new items based on Paper Mario: The Origami King. First off, you have the paper clip set. These nifty little paperclips,…
It’s easy to forget just how addictive the gameplay loop in the casual farming sim can be – every day is short enough that you can whittle down a routine set of tasks, and by the time you’re done the next day beckons. That plot of crops you planted will…
“Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. Marriage, that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream…” is getting some serious official Pokémon ring bling. If last year’s official Pokémon wedding package wasn’t enough for your Pinterest board, The Pokémon Company is now adding some small, but impressive touches to…
Vblank Entertainment has announced that a physical version of Shakedown: Hawaii will be coming to the Wii on July 9th, followed by the Wii U and Steam in August. The Wii version will be limited to 3,000 copies and cost $29.99. This open-world action game first launched for PlayStation 4,…
We’ve covered Ichiban Kuji lottery prizes in the past, particularly for Kirby, but this time around Nintendo’s gotten in on the test of chance and luck with Mario himself. The “Anytime Mario! Collection” is bringing together multiple kinds of prizes, with every 650 yen (about six dollars) entry getting you…
In the world of Pokémon, there are items available for luring in Pokémon or keeping them at bay. What would be the real world human-equivalent of lure and repel? I’d say any scent-related items, which perfume falls under. Thanks to a heads up from the Project Eevee Twitter account, we’ve…
We all know it’s been tough to find Nintendo consoles in stores as of late, but according to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, Switch production should “normalize” soon. Nintendo held its annual shareholders meeting today, and with it we learned a little of what to expect with Switch production moving forward….
