Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
A few years ago, Nintendo fans would be forgiven for thinking mini consoles were here to stay, with both the NES Mini and SNES Mini releasing to critical and commercial acclaim. Naturally the expectation was for more consoles to come, but since the SNES Mini’s release in 2017 we’ve only…
Since his introduction a few months ago, Elephant Mario appears to have captured the internet’s heart. What’s not to love? His big, he’s cute, he says “Wowwie Zowwie”. He does it all. Just yesterday, we featured an impressive 8-Bit reimagining of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which included NES-ified versions of…
Nintendo Tokyo is known for having a lot of interesting, unique merchandise, but this latest tease for the Pikmin section is certainly retro. As shown from a variety of tweets from the official X account, wind-up enemies from the Pikmin series are set to waddle into the official store, located…
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is less than a month away, and there are a ton of new Power-Ups and characters to dig into this time around. To recount what forms we’ve seen so far, here are all the new transformations we’ve witnessed so far: Elephant The Elephant…
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet aren’t exactly known for being polished, glitch-free games, but this is a new one – the just-released ver. 2.0.1 update can crash your game during the final boss battle. Spoilers ahead, naturally. In the final fight against the Paradise Protection Protocol, you at one point have…
If you’ve been diligently logging into Nintendo Switch Online, linking your accounts, and so on, you’ve probably accrued some My Nintendo Platinum Points for use. And if they’re burning a hole in your pocket, then look no further than physical My Nintendo Rewards you can spend them on. Currently available,…
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…
Detective Pikachu Returns hits the Nintendo Switch this Friday! To get fans new and old alike ready for a brand-new adventure with a talkative Pikachu (that should have been voiced by Danny DeVito), The Pokémon Company has released a new trailer detailing the story so far. The trailer…
Wowie, Zowie! Super Mario Wonder is only a few short weeks away, and I can’t tell you how excited I am. As the resident Nintendo Wire “Old Dude” I got my first taste of Super Mario back in the ’80s with the original Mario Bros. trilogy on the NES, and…
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,…
Toys “R” Us, the once King of everything toys and video games, is once again making a comeback after a six-year hiatus following its 2017 bankruptcy. This revival is led by WHP Global, Toys “R” Us’s parent company, which acquired a controlling stake in 2021. This marks the third revival…
We’re only a few short weeks away from the launch of Super Mario Wonder, and Nintendo of has amped up the marketing with the release of three brand new TV spots. We’ve compiled them into one video for you viewing pleasure below! Super Mario Wonder launches in North America on…
