Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
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…
Just as expected, the trio of starters for Pokémon Sword & Shield are receiving the plush treatment officially through the Pokémon Center. Sure, we’ve already got a pretty close look at the huge cushions San-Ei will be releasing in the near future, but it’s about time we see something coming…
Coming to Japanese Pokémon Center locations on September 14th is a stunning collection of beautiful artwork surrounding the world of pocket monsters. Popular illustrator Horaguchi Kayo has drawn up some stunning imagery of Pikachu, Eevee, Mimikyu, and other beloved ‘mon in colorful sceneries filled from forest floor to the starry…
Oh, boy! Here we go again. A few months back, we reported that a listing for a Gold Shovel Knight amiibo appeared at import sites online. No images or official announcements were made, but the posts were there, nonetheless. Fast forward to today, and it appears that GameStop locations in…
Japanese convenience stores help make many things easier, and that includes game shopping. New displays for the eShop (and other platforms) are featuring what might be the most anticipated digital delight in a long time — Banjo & Kazooie. Thanks to @PushDustIn, photos of these displays are available. They don’t…
It’s officially September now, and that means Link’s Awakening is only a few weeks away. It’s not just the game though, as that adorable amiibo is launching same day. Thanks to Nintendo UK, we’ve gotten to see its functionality feature in action. By tapping in, Shadow Link can…
Are you ready for September? Some truly amazing games and new amiibo are releasing this month! We showcase everything you need to know about the next few weeks in this latest episode of Nintendo Wire’s Release Preview!
Nothing really screams ‘90s gaming nostalgia for me quite like the PlayStation era of Final Fantasy games. Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX are three of the most iconic games in RPG history, all with very distinct styles, storytelling, and tone. Final Fantasy VII was applauded for its modern take…
Based on a leak from Nintendo UK, it’s looking quite likely that we’ll be seeing a character from SNK join the cast of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. With plenty of experience when it comes to fighting games as well as a solid place in video game hardware history via the…
Later this month Nintendo’s first major hardware revision of the Nintendo Switch will be releasing around the world – the Switch Lite. With a smaller form factor, D-pad, and lack of docking features, amongst other changes, it promises to be a major shake-up that’ll expand the console’s appeal to new…
It looks like Nintendo UK has made quite the mistake on its website, putting up a listing for Challenger Pack 4 that comes with a copyright for the SNK Corporation. SNK is well known for its classic arcade games like King of Fighters, Metal Slug, and Samurai Shodown, as well…
Like clockwork we have a new Pokémon anime season on the way to coincide with the latest new generation of games, but rather than simply send Ash to Galar it seems like we’re getting something a lot more adventurous. As reported by Serebii, the announcement of the new season confirms…
Ready to get spooked solid? Dark Horse has showcased a mold for a new Luigi PVC figure at GameStop Manager Expo, featuring the Lean Mean Green Machine looking frightened beyond rational fear. Details on when you can get this poor anxious plumber are forthcoming, so stay wired for when we…
