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,…
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…
Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday have come and gone, Cyber Monday is here for those who are still in search of holiday presents for friends and family. From gaming consoles to accessories, we’re gathering a bunch of our favorite finds that retailers are listing throughout the day. Be sure…
Back when the early Nintendo Switch lineup was revealed, one of the games that really caught my eye was Disgaea 5 Complete. That wasn’t without reason, as when I finally got to play it myself it left a very good impression. Don’t just take my word for it though: …
The recent Feh Channel broadcast for Fire Emblem Heroes shared a lot, but the biggest surprise had to have been a whole new chapter to its story. Called “Book II,” it’ll see the game’s original cast heading off to encounter new kingdoms and characters. At the center of it all…
It’s time to dust off your chef hat and prepare to make some delectable meals: a physical version of Overcooked will be hitting North American retailers on February 13th! Attention chefs! We're aiming to release the boxed version of Overcooked on Feb 13th in UK, Europe and North America…
Camp managers who have been clamoring for more holiday details after the recent Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp leak can get excited all over again, as Japan’s Twitter account for the mobile game is slowly announcing some surprises. The manager of the account (who might be Lloid or another Gyroid) is…
One thing we love here at Nintendo Wire is unique Nintendo themed merchandise. If you’re a fan of ARMS and collectible capsule toys, you’re in luck. Japanese toy company Takara Tomy-Arts has just unveiled a series of ARMS themed keychains. Each keychain is a tiny replica of your favorite…
Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, showcasing the game’s story. Check it out below, but be warned of spoilers if you want to go into the adventure blind. &nsbp; Xenoblade Chronicles 2 launches in North America and Europe on Friday, December 1st.
Back in May of this year we brought you news of famed video game composer Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger, Shadow Hearts) being brought to tears by the performance of Irish choral ensemble Anúna. Now, thanks to a music video released by Nintendo of Japan, we can finally listen to the…
Just a few days to go now till Xenoblade Chronicles 2 launches, giving Nintendo Switch owners one more epic journey before the year is done. One of the hot points of contention leading up to release has been the game’s English voice acting, which players will be able to swap…
This time of year is all about thankfulness, and right about now I’m most thankful for these massively chinned Kirby figures coming to Japan. The Shakurel line of gachapon toys are known for throwing pronounced jawlines onto real life animals, from lions to whales and plenty in between. Now it…
Music’s the name of the game for Splatoon 2 right now. The latest update brought plenty in the form of gear, stages and gameplay tweaks — but when it comes down to it, it’s the songs that I can’t get enough of. For Japan it’s doubly so, as the soundtrack…
It looks like the hard work of Trainers the world over has paid off in Pokémon GO. The Global Catch Challenge either brought players back to the game or put its fans into overdrive, as over the weekend the counter’s climbed right over the three billion mark! Congratulations, Trainers!…
