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:…
UPDATE: According to the game’s developer, VA-11 Hall-A is not currently be developed for the Switch. You can check out his statement below. I had it rated for everything just in case. PS Vita version is still the only one I'm working on though. — ? Wolf ウルフ (@Ouren)…
It’s spring cleaning in the Badge Arcade today! While sifting through an old storage closet, the big eared bunny himself uncovered a slew of unreleased catchers just begging to be collected. For starters, Joan’s in town selling turnips at stalk market prices, joined by an entire township of new villagers…
Custom Conquest: Season 2 returns with a brand new episode today! Episode 20 features three custom amiibo based on Link’s transformation forms: Majora’s Mask: Deku Link, Goron Link and Zora Link. Learn how to create these unique and detailed amiibo in Part 1 below! See how you can…
And the winners are…! Nintendo took two of the four spots for this year’s World Video Game Hall of Fame. Donkey Kong, along with Pokémon Red and Green, are now officially recognized by the organization for their impact on the gaming industry and community. Rounding out the other two spots,…
UPDATE: The official Thumper Twitter account has confirmed a worldwide Switch release for the game on May 18th! Thumper launches on Nintendo Switch worldwide on May 18. Ready for Rumble Violence™? pic.twitter.com/nBPXUg7ErB — THUMPER (@ThumperGame) May 4, 2017 One of the most intriguing games heading to the Nintendo Switch that…
The lore surrounding ARMS will no doubt inspire a lot of discussion from Nintendo fans, just like Splatoon did before it. After all, it’s a world filled with colorful characters who seemingly replaced their arms with spring-loaded alternatives to compete in a bizarre take on boxing. The implications surrounding it…
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…
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is set to bring the tactical series back into 3DS owners’ hands in just a few weeks. If you feel like you need a briefing on what the game has to offer, Nintendo’s launched the official website for the game in order to prepare…
Did you fall in love with the Alola forms from Pokémon Sun & Moon? If Vulpix and Sandshrew were your favorites, they’re now available in plush form on PokémonCenter.com! Alolan Ninetails and Fomantis join this next wave of plushes, and all of them fall under the “standard” size. (No 1:1…
Bill Trinen has posted a new update on the official Nintendo Treehouse blog, giving some insight into cooking in Breath of the Wild. He starts by describing a time when he interpreted for Mr. Aonuma for a presentation called “The Evolution of a Franchise: The Legend of Zelda,” and goes…
Even though by all counts the Wii U is winding down, it’s still getting some attention in the digital space. Several classic Turbografx-16 titles have been slowly but surely making their way to the system’s Virtual Console, and tomorrow in North America will see one of the most iconic –…
It’s official! After some rumors surfaced last week, Best Buy has announced it will be the exclusive carrier of Majora’s Mask Link and Bayonetta Player 2. Both are currently available for pre-order right now! Best Buy previously carried Dark Pit as a retail exclusive, and there seemed to be…
