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…
Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
It’s been one month since Super Kirby Clash arrived on Switch, and like others my initial reaction to the reveal was fairly muted. I’d already played plenty of Team Kirby Clash Deluxe back on 3DS, even paying a little out of pocket for those all encompassing Gem Apples. While I…
I have some really fantastic news, Pokémon fans. I’m talking really amazing, incredible, important Pokémon news, potentially one of the biggest new stories regarding the franchise in the past decade. Do you remember talks of Original Stitch’s “Pokémon Shirts” collection coming to other territories outside of Japan? Well, it’s finally…
Niantic is bringing the real-life Original Stitch Pokémon Shirts line to GO! That’s right, Trainers: not only can you deck out yourself in stylish ‘mon apparel in the real world, but you can also adorn your avatar in themed shirts. Available in Vileplume, Lickitung, Magikarp, and Snorlax patterns, your avatar…
GameInformer’s coverage of Pokémon Sword & Shield continues, with today’s update bringing with it a look at some all-new Pokémon Sword & Shield concept art. One piece they were granted the opportunity to share focuses on the player’s home, which was decorated like a British home. As someone who lives…
Jack’s garden event is well underway, and lots of spooky items are available through fortune cookies and crafting… but the Halloween themed goodness doesn’t stop there in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! The game’s introduced a bunch of eerie wall and floor items for you to use in your camper and/or…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
Inti Creates has made a name for itself when it comes to sprite-based 2D action in the eShop. The original Azure Striker Gunvolt still stands out as one of my favorite 3DS downloads, with its sequel expanding on it in every way. Now they’ve expanded that world, giving rival character…
Super Mario Galaxy has invaded Dr. Mario World! Two more doctors, Dr. Rosalina and Dr. Luma, have been added to the mobile game along with four new assistant characters: Star Bunny, Honey Queen, Octoomba, and Bomb Boo. Like other doctor characters, both Dr. Rosalina and Dr. Luma come…
The moon is rising on Fire Emblem Heroes’ third Halloween celebration, and this go around doesn’t look like it’ll disappoint. Last night a surprise Feh Channel debuted, revealing some upcoming additions to the game and this year’s batch of costumed characters. There’re some fan favorites and fun nods here, so…
Nintendo’s long history owes itself to many players, and among them is John Kirby. John Joseph Kirby Jr. spent a notable portion of his career championing Civil Rights with the Department of Justice. Those achievements and strides deserve admiration, but for Nintendo fans one of his finest hours was defending…
As promised, the 24 hour long Pokémon Sword & Shield livestream is about to start, giving us plenty of footage from the new forest area Glimwood Tangle. Chances are we’ll see some new Pokémon, so be sure to keep checking back to tune in! We’ll be sure to…
Recently it was rumored that the team behind the upcoming remake of Sega’s original Panzer Dragoon, Forever Entertainment, would be working on the iconic light gun games House of the Dead 1 & 2 next. Now, they’ve been officially confirmed by the company’s official Twitter account. Hi Guys! We…
