With the Nintendo Switch 2’s release closer than ever, pretty much everything there is to know about the system has been made public. Even prior to the official reveal there was a good amount of features known due to leaks, like the new C button. That being said, all these…
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…
As one would expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 featuring mouse functionality with its controllers, players can navigate the Switch 2 home menu with the Joy-Con 2’s mouse mode. The company released a short video showcasing this functionality over the weekend, and it works exactly as you would expect. You…
A brand-new Nintendo Labo kit has been announced by Nintendo, bringing VR experiences to the Nintendo Switch; say “hello” to Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit! The announcement was made through Nintendo of America’s official Twitter account. Experience a new dimension with the latest #NintendoLabo kit! With more…
Update: Niantic has updated Trainers about the upcoming Raid Weekend event. As it turns out, it won’t be possible to catch Shiny Rayquaza after all: Trainers, since there has been some confusion, we'd like to confirm that Shiny Rayquaza will not be available during this Special Raid Weekend. —…
Good news, fans of the work of Akihiko Yoshida (which should be everyone): The Bravely Default art book is on sale now! Dark Horse’s localized 256-page tome is jam packed with concept art, commentary, and just a heap of gorgeous imagery for any fan of the 3DS JRPG that has…
Nintendo’s entry into the mobile game market a little over two years ago was met with general acclaim and goodwill, and it has continued on that path without too much in the way of gamer outcry. Despite some bellyaching from certain factions, Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and…
Niantic recently implemented a new feature in Pokémon GO: switching teams. This has been requested option from the start due to the fact that every Trainer must declare their allegiance to red, blue, or yellow — and the act has been heavily concentrated between two of the three teams. In…
The mark of a truly great and popular game isn’t found in day one sales — in fact, it’s not really found in sales at all, but they do provide some metric by which we can estimate the impact and longevity of a video game. And The Legend of Zelda:…
The day has finally arrived! Funko’s brand new A Day With Pikachu line is officially available at GameStop, with the One Lucky Day figure kicking off the lineup. The series debut Pikachu figure is everything you’d expect from Funko. It’s cute and it captures the ‘mon’s personality perfectly through the…
It’s time to find some peace in the world of Pokémon — and the Pokémon Center is here to help you do just that. The latest merch line is introducing four new products featuring the ever precious Sylveon. Check out the newly introduced lanyard, backpack, socks, and t-shirt (women): …
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
Now that March is here, the release date for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu seems to be creeping up on us even faster. Still, with two months to go, our hype levels can start climbing in just a few weeks, in April, when various pieces of merchandise are released ahead of the…
Update: As promised, a new kharacter trailer dropped after this look into the game’s story. See not only Kano, but a showcase of the freshly revealed Cassie Cage. Check it out and scroll down for the original article and story trailer. A new trailer focusing on the plot…
The 3DS was a platform filled with hit JRPGs, and ever since the Switch launched, many have been eager for those games to make the leap to Switch, either by way of remasters or sequels. FuRyu seems to have heard the call, as its 2017 title The Alliance Alive will…
