August 1st, 2019
Nintendo Wire’s August 2019 Game Preview
Some great games are headed to Nintendo Switch this month! Let’s take a look at all the highlights in August.
Recent Articles
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Pokémon GO Max Mondays for Monday, March 10th, 2025
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…
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Recently released FCC filings confirm NFC support and more for the Switch 2
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 won’t feature the original campaign for 4
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
August 1st, 2019
Dissecting Hero’s Command Menu in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Categories: Switch
Dragon Quest’s Hero launched earlier this week in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and I’ve had the chance to play as him for around five hours. Hero’s Down Special, the command menu, is easily the most controversial part about the character, since he essentially has around 20 unique special moves assigned…
August 1st, 2019
Nightwolf coming to Mortal Kombat 11 on August 13th
While playing as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 11 has been a blast, we’re still looking forward to new fighters — and it looks like we finally know when the next DLC character will arrive. Nightwolf will be jumping into the fight on August 13th. A gameplay trailer revealed what…
August 1st, 2019
Yukata Collection 2019 now available in Pocket Camp
Continue celebrating the Summer Block Party event taking place in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp with some new threads! The Yukata Collection 2019 is here and it’s beautiful. You’ll find a design range consisting of rose-patterned wearables to some more traditional patterns — even some unique short-hem yakata dresses have made…
August 1st, 2019
Plush key chain gift included with Pokémon Sword & Shield pre-orders at Pokémon Center (Update)
Update: The Pokémon Center has updated its sales listings for Sword & Shield pre-orders. Sadly, the plush key chain gifts that are available as the three starters (Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble) will be chosen at random. So if you choose to pre-order from the PC, you will not be guaranteed…
August 1st, 2019
Universal Studios Florida announces Epic Universe, appears to include Super Nintendo World
Categories: News, Merchandise
After days of teasing the announcement and years of being the worst kept secret in the theme park industry, Universal Studios Florida has announced their third park (fourth if you count the water park) in Orlando: Epic Universe. This massive park is just as big as the entirety of the…
August 1st, 2019
New 2D beat ’em up Pass the Punch announced by Sumo Digital
In 2017, Sumo Digital (known for working with other publishers on titles like Team Sonic Racing and Crackdown 3), transformed one of its internal game jam projects into a self-published title – Snake Pass. Now, they studio has done it again, with Pass the Punch. Described as a 2D beat’em…
August 1st, 2019
Mario Tennis Aces free for a limited time via Nintendo Switch Online across Europe
Nintendo has announced a new benefit for Nintendo Switch Online members – Game Trials. As announced by Nintendo UK, those signed up for the service can play Mario Tennis Aces for free starting August 7th and ending August 13th. From 07/08 – 13/08, #NintendoSwitchOnline members can download and play…
July 31st, 2019
Evo 2019 shares its full schedule, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate the main event
This weekend will mark Evo 2019, the annual return of the biggest event in all of fighting games. Players and fans will flock to Las Vegas to watch and participate, though if you’ll be at home and watching the streams you’ll want to check this out: the entire Evo 2019…
July 31st, 2019
Ralts’ Community Day exclusive move announced, evolve it to get Synchronoise
This weekend, players of Pokémon GO will be out in droves to gather up as many Ralts as possible, and with good reason. Not only is it extra cute in its own right and will be available with a boosted Shiny rate, but it’s also a branched evolution. That means…
July 31st, 2019
Splatoon 2 Ver.5.0.0 available now; brings custom Splatfests, all Shifty Stations, and more
For those of you still somber over the end of official Splatfests, the latest Splatoon 2 update has delivered on the earlier promise to keep that extra special event alive. The game’s latest update, Ver.5.0.0, is now available and the main addition is the ability for players to set up…
July 31st, 2019
YouTube service ending on Nintendo 3DS
As the end of an era slowly approaches the Nintendo 3DS, we’re beginning to notice changes taking place with the beloved handheld. Just today, owners of the system have received a new notification, announcing the discontinuation of the YouTube app. Here’s the entirety of the message: “At the end of…
