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…
When it comes to video game collectibles, First 4 Figures is one of the most premium manufacturers out there. The company’s massive statues are some of the most detailed out there, and they’ve covered everything from Sonic the Hedgehog to Shovel Knight. Now, a certain lawyer is getting the special…
While Pokémon Yellow Version remakes Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! may return Pokémon Trainers to the original region of Kanto, that doesn’t mean they can only obtain Kanto Pokémon there. While, sadly, only the first 151 Pokémon can be obtained in-game, players can get their hands…
It’s still over half a year away, but companies are already making their plans for E3 2019. And Nintendo is one of them, with Reggie Fils-Aimé confirming in the ESA show announcement that Nintendo of America will be attending. “E3 is an outstanding opportunity for us to share new games…
So, you got the game. You’ve got your Switch. And most importantly, you’ve got the brand new controller made specifically for Let’s Go!, the Poké Ball Plus. The people over at Nintendo kept telling us there’s a Mew inside, but how do you get it out? For starters, don’t expect…
Hey there, Trainers! Pairing the Poké Ball Plus With the release of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! today, I can imagine how excited all of you are to get started on your new Pokémon adventures. I’m also guessing that many of you, like me, got the Poké…
We like to think we’re fairly on top of American Splatoon 2 Splatfests, and even Japanese ones end up on here often enough. But it takes something special for European Splatfests to make the rounds, and being the dessert fiend I am this latest one caught my eye immediately. Behold…
Nintendo Wire’s very own Matthew Weidner attended the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu & Eevee! launch event at Nintendo NY. While there, he had the opportunity to soak in all the Poké goodness set up around the store. From large character statues and cardboard cutouts to a life-size map of the…
The Pokémon Company isn’t exactly being subtle with its desire to strike at the nostalgia of older fans with Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, which just launched today. With an almost 1:1 recreation of Kanto, and plenty of familiar faces, its undeniably a trip down memory lane. As…
As a lifelong Kirby fan, seeing old favorites come back in Star Allies has been a treat. The latest update though is rounding up more contemporary comrades and co-stars and at the forefront is who might be the most popular of them all. Magolor, the cosmic mischief maker at the…
Sonic Unleashed stands as one of the most polar games for the Blue Blur. The less said of Werehogs the better, but the Daytime portion is some of Sonic’s fastest stages, and one of the best of ‘em was Rooftop Run. Looks like it’s taking another lap too, with the…
Masahiro Sakurai is back with another of his famous weekly Famitsu columns, this time delving into the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. While he didn’t reveal a ton of previously unknown information, his comments and decisions are as interesting as ever. Here’s a breakdown: Sakurai notes that Ken has…
Reggie Fils-Aimé, President of Nintendo of America, had a sit-down interview with Kotaku while he was in New York promoting Nintendo’s big holiday lineup. They discussed a wide range of topics in regards to Nintendo’s future plans, as well as upcoming releases. Here are some of the main points from…
