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 Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
As the days pass and we learn more about the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this is no ordinary follow-up to Link’s Awakening. Just this morning, Nintendo released its most comprehensive look at the game yet: a five-minute overview trailer…
We’re getting closer and closer to the September 26th release date of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Nintendo is cranking up the excitement with a brand new animated commercial in Japan. Unlike other trailers that feature gameplay and cutscenes, this one appears to feature some original animations! …
As the summer rolls on and Nintendo fans go about their routines, one thing remains constant: new Splatfests. Nearly every month since Splatoon 3 first released almost two years ago, they’ve been hosting new themes to keep their players engaged. With the most recent Summer Nights Splatfest having just wrapped…
Thanks to a recent ESRB rating for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, we may have learned a detail that Nintendo was trying to save as a surprise. While the marketing for Echoes of Wisdom has focused entirely on Zelda’s role as the protagonist, she might actually be sharing…
Halfway through Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies, Niantic announced a “season-long” Timed Research available via a paid ticket. (This Timed Research isn’t related to the monthly free Timed Research made available throughout the season.) Available at the start of the Ultra Unlock Part 1: Better Together event, Trainers can…
20 Global Challenges were completed during this year’s global Pokémon GO Fest! Due to that, there will be three Ultra Unlock events happening this month. The first features a new debut to Pokémon GO – Tandemaus (and their evolved form, Maushold). In addition to Tandemaus being featured, other Pokémon that…
I’m perhaps the world’s biggest fan of Luigi’s Mansion. I’ve written about the first game in the series several times here at Nintendo Wire, and had the chance to review both the 3DS remake of it and the third installment of the series back when they launched. That being said,…
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,…
For Pokémon GO’s 2024 GO Fest, we’re taking a trip back to Alola. The Sun and Moon theme is prevalent with Pikachu wearing sun and moon crowns, Unown letters that spell Day and Night, Costumed Umbreon and Espeon, Necrozma finally debuting worldwide, the fusion mechanic concerning Dusk Mane and Dawn…
For Pokémon GO’s 2024 GO Fest, we’re taking a trip back to Alola. The Sun and Moon theme is prevalent with Pikachu wearing sun and moon crowns, Unown letters that spell Day and Night, Costumed Umbreon and Espeon, Necrozma finally debuting worldwide, the fusion mechanic concerning Dusk Mane and Dawn…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
An incredibly rare controller for the Nintendo PlayStation prototype has appeared on Heritage Auctions, marking only the second time such a controller has been listed on the auction site. The “Nintendo PlayStation,” or SNES-CD, was a prototype that emerged from a joint venture between Nintendo and Sony. However, the partnership…
It’s a rare day when Nintendo publishes an M-rated game, but we’re about to see the eighth one in the company’s entire history soon. Across social media channels today, Nintendo of America has been teasing a mysterious new game titled “Emio.” Emio is a Japanese phrase that roughly translates to…
