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,…
Well, folks, it finally happened. While browsing the My Nintendo amiibo section this morning, I spotted new pricing across all legacy amiibo. Figures that originally retailed for $15.99 are now listed at $19.99, and higher-tier amiibo like TotK Ganondorf, previously priced at $19.99, have jumped to a whopping $29.99. At…
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…
A tweet from the Japanese Splatoon 2 profile has shown off how you’ll be able to keep tabs on your friends during Splatfests. Trying to put a squad together to represent your condiment choice? You can scope out who’s a ketchup comrade or a (misguided) mayo miscreant via the Nintendo…
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Xenoblade Chronicles developer and Nintendo subsidiary Monolith Soft has garnered quite the fanbase in recent years, with its intricate yet absorbing JRPGs winning many players over. The studio’s next game, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, is set to hit the Nintendo Switch later this year, but a new job listing suggests the…
Late yesterday we brought you news of a fresh Nendoroid announcement out of Wonder Festival 2017 – the Guardian from the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It’s not the only video game merchandise to come out of the event, however, so we’ve looked through WHL4U.jp and picked out…
Yup, that’s right: Another new My Nintendo rewards update is here. If you still have a few coins that are on the edge of expiring this Monday, then fear not; there are some new digital goodies to choose from. Nikki from Swapnote and Swapdoodle is the major focus of today’s…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has seen a huge amount merchandise over the past year, including figures, statues and more. While most of the products have featured Link, the folks over at Good Smile are about to change that with a newly announced Guardian Nendoroid. The figure…
A few days back, we got our first look at what amiibo will do in the upcoming 3DS shooter Metroid: Samus Returns. This included receiving a Fusion Suit and a Fusion difficulty mode that can be unlocked by using the upcoming Metroid amiibo. Today, thanks to a report by Eurogamer,…
We’re only weeks away from the release of Metroid: Samus Returns on the Nintendo 3DS, and to celebrate, Nintendo Australia has released two new pieces of artwork from the title on its Twitter page. Metroid: Samus Returns launches on the Nintendo 3DS on September 16th alongside two brand new…
Heads up, squid kids! The details of Splatoon 2’s next Splatfest have just been announced. The game’s first proper, post-release Splatfest will be pitting Mayo against Ketchup, and will take place on August 4th, starting at 9:00 p.m. PST and will run until 9:00 p.m. PST on August 5th. This…
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Lucky Nintendo Wire writer, Splatoon expert and Switch devotee Logan Plant got his hands on the gorgeous neon green and pink Joy-Cons, imported all the way from Japan. While we’re all still (understandably) bummed that these dazzling controllers never made the trek over to the states, we’re at least grateful…
Most of the titles on offer at the Nintendo Summer of Play were ones I had already managed to try before, but away from the massive lines for Splatoon 2 and ARMS was a humble little station holding Flip Wars for the Nintendo Switch. When I picked up the Joy-Con…
