It’s pretty safe to say that the world is in a crappy place as of late. There are troubles anywhere you can throw a dart on a map, and things are seemingly going to get worse before they get better. Still, there are always hobbies and interests to fall back…
The announcement of Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut coming to Switch 2 was an exciting one for fans of the series. Not only was the classic installment of the franchise getting a new lease of life on a portable system, but it would also contain some extra cutscenes and a multiplayer…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
With all the piled-on Platinum Points from mobile games and other methods, My Nintendo rewards come fairly easily as long as you’re looking out for them. At the top of each month and days surrounding big game releases is always the best time to check for new reward options, and…
Update: Good news, collectors! The life-size Mareep plush is now also up for pre-order at the North American Pokémon Center. I see a lot of Pokémon plushes as a writer for Nintendo Wire, and I’ve even been privileged enough to regularly visit Pokémon Center stores in Japan while I lived…
Get ready to celebrate friendship in Pokémon GO starting this next Monday, Trainers! You’ll have the opportunity to show your appreciation for your friends in-game through a very special event. All Eggs that are received from Gifts between the hours of 1 p.m. PT on August 5th to August 19th…
Back in June we reported on a new book being put together by Shigesato Itoi’s publishing company, Hobonichi, that would compile the writings of the late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. Soon after, a worldwide audience started clamoring for the book to be released in other languages, and now it’s been…
Hear those wings flapping and those sleepy owl snoozes? That can only mean one thing – it’s time for Feh Channel! A surprise drop of the latest fifteen minute presentation on the near future of Fire Emblems has come tonight and there’s a lot to get Summoners excited. Check it…
Looks like Team Rocket’s… diversifying their Pokémon GO portfolio? After what were no doubt a series of overwhelming losses from intrepid Trainers in pursuit of purifying pocket monsters, GO Rocket has sent out an even wider variety of Shadow Pokémon to try and hold onto their remaining PokéStop assets. The…
Update: All three Kirby Dream Gear Plushes are now available to pre-order at Play-Asia. Save 5% on your entire order when you use the code NINWIRE at checkout! Kirby’s a flan of many hats, and this time around he’s getting just a bit mechanical with his headgear. Light the lamps…
Rhythm players, it’s time to move to the beat and listen up: Cadence of Hyrule has received its latest update, and brand spankin’ new changes have been made that’ll boost your experience with the game — for the better. Besides the typical bug fixes, you can expect to experience the…
Some great games are headed to Nintendo Switch this month! Let’s take a look at all the highlights in August.
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…
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…
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…
