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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
With E3 having finally been canceled for good, it has fallen on other companies to provide some kind of E3-like experience for gamers. Being one of the largest gaming websites on the internet, it makes sense that IGN would step in to fill the void. Announced yesterday, IGN Live will…
The curtain is about to rise on Princess Peach: Showtime! In just a few short weeks, Nintendo’s theatrical adventure will take center stage, and today, a new trailer unveiled four all new- transformations our Peach to wear on her adventure! Let’s take a quick look at all the transformation announced…
This past weekend, the Good Smile Company announced some brand-new Figma figures that will be available soon. Based on some classic Nintendo titles, fans will soon be able to get their hands on a Tears of the Kingdom-inspired Zelda and a trio of of Kirby figures from Kirby and the…
Attention Splatoon fans! Nintendo has just dropped the ultimate Overview trailer for the upcoming Side Order DLC of Splatoon 3, set to launch on February 22nd as part of the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass. If you already own a copy of Splatoon 3, you can snag the DLC for…
Niantic is combining Valentine’s Day and Carnival into one event for Pokémon GO in 2024. This three-day event will be packed with pink and heart-themed Pokémon and will have an Elite Raid Day (of sorts) on Valentine’s Day itself. (For more details about the Season of Timeless Travels, you can…
A new Raid has appeared in Pokémon GO! Announced on Friday, October 14th, 2022 via the official Pokémon GO blog and official Pokémon GO social media channels, Trainers can now participate in Elite Raids. One big question though – what are Elite Raids? Elite Raids are a new type of…
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…
With Valentine’s Day only two days away, people around the world are looking for ways to show their appreciation for their special someone. If your special someone happens to be a big-time Nintendo fan, then fear not! Nintendo has released a handful of Valentine’s Day cards themed around Princess Peach:…
Update – The Xbox Podcast is now live. Watch below: For anyone confused about why Nintendo Wire is covering news of an Xbox podcast, don’t assume the worst. We aren’t becoming a third-party website, but Microsoft might be taking its Xbox brand third-party. Over the past few weeks, there…
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,…
The wait is almost over! The much anticipated final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo, Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series, is set to launch this week! As my longtime readers probably know by now, I simply can’t contain my excitement until release day to gather all the tiny details about…
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…
