Earlier this year, Nintendo was able to successfully get the Yuzu Switch emulator removed from the original GitHub repository it was distributed from. While that was a done and dusted legal case and the emulator’s creators were put out of business, the old axiom about the internet remains true: once…
Yesterday morning, the renowned leaker Pyoro caused a stir on Twitter by teasing a picture of a 1990 Nintendo World Championship cartridge. The internet quickly went mad with speculation, with theories about the cryptic tweet spreading like wildfire. pic.twitter.com/xvxNbN3cPV — Pyoro (@Pyoro_X) May 2, 2024 But. today, the mystery has…
The next GO Battle League-themed event for Pokémon GO’s Season of World of Wonders is here. This time it’s a weekend-long affair and it overlaps with another event, Rivals Week. Trainers who have their sights set on the GBL will enjoy increased battle sets, free and paid Timed Research, and…
The Switch, in comparison to many of its contemporaries, is pretty light when it comes to many non-game applications — certain services like Netflix are notoriously absent from the console, and it’s unclear when they would be added. However, one particular service, Discord, has shown a desire to appear…
The world of Pokémon is full of delicious drinks at this point, but one of the oldest and most reliable has always been Fresh Water. Debuting in the first generation, this no frills refreshment is getting its due thanks to a new set of merchandise centered on it and the…
With DJ KK’s garden event behind us, it’s time to start thinking about the next activity in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Are you ready for a gyroidite hunt? It’s going to be a royally fun time, as we’ll all be searching for kingly gyroidite around our maps! Gathering up the…
When I was a kid, I used to imagine with the absolute wonder of a young boy what the world would look like if Pokémon were real. This thought was persistent, always sticking at the back of my mind because if I knew one thing, I knew it would be…
Among the fervor of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu’s debut, there have been a few free ways to show off your love for the franchise. Besides picking up promo cards and posters, official digital wallpapers were released over the last few weeks. While The Pokémon Company ended their rolling release on Friday,…
During February’s Nintendo Direct, Marvelous made the announcement that not only would Rune Factory 4 be getting ported to Switch, but a brand new entry in the franchise was in the works. If you were hoping to play it any time soon, however, you’re out of luck. During the company’s…
This month’s GameInformer cover story is Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, and there have already been quite a few bombshells for Marvel fans. It’s time to strap in for even more, though, as the magazine has shared seven minutes of gameplay footage from the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive….
Today we celebrate Mother’s Day by taking a look at a few standout maternal figures from Nintendo’s history. Each of these characters brings something special to their games just as mothers everywhere bring something special to our lives. Personally speaking, I received my first Game Boy as a gift from…
The “magic” behind making a movie exists in ways you may or may not suspect. The whole production process comes in waves and phases — and it’s ultimately realized on the big screen (at home or in theaters). Of course, we as humans have a stellar track record for not…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “literally cannot recall a time in his life where he didn’t know what a Pikachu was” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. There’s one bit of…
Celebrate the release of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu in theaters with new plushes from Build-A-Bear! Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied go hands-on with the two latest additions, Psyduck and Snubbull, in this new video. Get a close look at the products, find out pricing details, and check out the available accessories….
A month from now the Kirby Café in Tokyo will begin its summer celebration with new menu items and goods for purchase for fans who schedule a visit. It’s the perfect spot for a cool drink on a hot day and a cute dish to make your (friend) heart melt…
