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…
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…
One thing that sets Nintendo apart from practically all of its competition is the lack of an achievement system. While everything from PS4 to Steam has a way of cataloging certain in-game acts, Nintendo has yet to implement a similar mechanic in its operating systems. That may be changing though,…
Less than a week away, we finally have the full and official details for the next Pokémon GO event. This one will be taking place in San José, California and hosted by Viva CalleSJ thanks to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Niantic, Inc., and the City of…
Due to their Japanese exclusivity we’ve spent a lot of time wondering if the Monster Hunter Stories amiibo would work in the just released localized version. Thanks to a video courtesy of IGN, we can see that the entire set is still compatible, with each figure giving you that character’s…
On September 9th, 1999, Sega released what would become its last console in North America. While the trials and tribulations of the Dreamcast are well documented at this point, it’s interesting to see how the humble system changed perspectives in the gaming industry over the years that followed. It’s hard…
Welcome to Nintendo Wire’s first installment of the Super September series! The Super Nintendo is home to some of the finest music in all of gaming, a statement that may have you thinking of some of your own favorites already. These melodies shaped game experiences we’ve all shared, and…
Nearly 27 years ago, the world was given something that would redefine what it means to be a game. We’d get to walk the dinosaur, travel through Kong country, learn how to Shoryuken in the comfort of our own homes, and say “Fuzzy Pickles!” across a host of irreplaceable memories….
Way back in May, before the launch of the game proper, Nicalis announced that its upcoming Switch port of Cave Story+ would be getting a local co-operative mode in “late Summer.” Now that time has finally arrived and we have a confirmed date for the update – September 15th. Play…
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…
Monster Hunter Stories has launched today and with it comes a couple new videos showing off the game. First up is a launch trailer, giving a look at game’s cinematics and presentation. It’s enough to get you excited about the idea of all these lush environments and potential monster partners,…
Last week saw the release of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, the long-rumored crossover that truly had to be seen to be believed. Officially revealed at E3 earlier this year, most people didn’t put a lot of faith in this game based on rumor alone, with good reason. However, after…
Today marked the release of the Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch bundle — and for those of you who have gotten your hands on the system between release and now, congratulations! The console’s been selling consistently and is on track to move ten million units this fiscal year. That said, it…
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s time to catch up on Splatoon 2’s latest updates. VERSION 1.3.0 Before you ask, yes, the Tri-Slosher is nerfed. You’re welcome. Thank you, Squid Research Lab. Sorry, Tri-Slosher Mains. Maximum damage has been dropped to 52.0 from 62.0. The firing range has also been modified, reduced…
