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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
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…
If you’re 18 or older and you’re looking to break into gaming journalism, look no further! The Nintendo Wire team is looking to expand and we’d love to hear from you. Read all of the requirements stated on this page to get the full scope of what you need to…
Returning for a fourth year, the Fashion Week event is introducing more stylish Pokémon in Pokémon GO. This time, Fashion Week is being celebrated in November and is still on the Wooper celebration train. Wooper, Quagsire, and Dragonite will be sporting fashionable looks matching previously released Fashion Week Pokémon. Don’t…
Here we go again! Nintendo of America has officially announced an all-new Indie World Showcase event will air tomorrow, November 14th, and 9:00 a.m. PT. According to the tweet, we can expect around 20 minutes of news on upcoming indie titles. A new @IndieWorldNA Showcase is airing tomorrow, Nov….
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
The Famicom is where many of Nintendo’s most iconic franchises got their start. The system, which was eventually localized as the NES, saw the early open exploration of the original Zelda, the smooth scrolling Super Mario Bros., tense atmosphere in Metroid, and much more besides. This past July saw the…
Mega Garchomp debuts in Pokémon GO this month! Of course, in order to have your own Mega Garchomp, you’ll need a pile of Mega Garchomp Energy (300, specifically). That means it’s time to challenge (and win) Mega Garchomp raids. Luckily, this Season’s Raid Day event is dedicated to Mega Garchomp,…
My Nintendo is back with yet another physical reward for loyal fans who love collecting, and this time it’s all about Mario and his friends on the racing track! It’s time to hit Rainbow Road with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Vinyl Sticker Sheet No. 2 that offers up 11…
Last spring we brought you the news that Nintendo’s Kyoto headquarters would be getting expanded with a new building tentatively named “Development Center No. 2” situated right next to their current headquarters and Development Center. It was originally planned to be completed in 2027, but now it’s been announced that…
There’s just a week to go until Switch owners can re-experience Mario’s first stat-based adventure with the remake of Super Mario RPG. If you never played the original, or simply want a refresher, this new overview trailer is for you! The comprehensiveness may make it a hard recommend for newcomers…
The sixth and final wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass is finally out in the world. Booster Course Pass – Wave 6 includes 8 tracks new to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as well as four new racers and 17 new Mii Racing Suits. What hasn’t…
Add something soft and comfy to your coffee experience with the newest My Nintendo reward — this Detective Pikachu Returns Cup Cozy is here to not only cradle your hot (or cold) cup, but provide you with a cushy grip for your day in or out, wherever you might be….
