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:…
Who’s the girl next door living in the haunted mansion? You’d better learn her name, ’cause it’s ASH-LEY! Joining the angsty teen witch today are a ton of launchers across various Nintendo franchises, as well as another mega mix of Rhythm Heaven badges. EVERYTHING NEW Free play: No. Are…
The 25th Anniversary Kirby site is officially live in Japan and it’s chock full of amazing info! First and foremost, a 25th Anniversary Kirby orchestra concert has been announced for Tokyo and Osaka starting in April. You can find more information about tickets and dates on the official Orchestra page…
The Kingdom of Hyrule is a beautiful place, and I believe we’ll see it at its finest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, especially after feasting my eyes on this gorgeous screenshot posted by the official Legend of Zelda Facebook page. In the caption, the screenshot is…
Another new batch of discounts trickled into My Nintendo rewards earlier this morning! Treat yourself this holiday season with up to 30% off the following retro goodies: Wii U 30% off Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga – 20 Gold Points 30% off NES Open Tournament – 20 Gold Points 20%…
Excitebots, roll out! Trick Racing is blasting onto Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released on the Wii back in 2009, Excitebots is the fourth entry in Nintendo’s underappreciated Excite series. A unique blend of racing and party games, this wacky pseudo sequel to Excite Truck combines animal themed robot…
Nintendo seems to be making headlines and topping charts all over the place these days, and we’re happy to report that this new piece of data really solidifies the company’s presence in the world of tech. According to Venture Beat, the Switch was the most Googled video game console of…
Yesterday we discovered that Nintendo of America is sending out emails to lucky My Nintendo members around the United States, giving them the opportunity to go hands-on with the upcoming Switch if they are quick when registration opens up. Now Nintendo UK is following that up with its own emails,…
A new teaser trailer for the Nintendo Switch exclusive Seasons of Heaven has just been released, and boy, is it beautiful! Check it out below. A full trailer is expected to be released next Monday. Stay tuned to Nintendo Wire for more details as we get them!
Several images suggesting connections to Fire Emblem and The Legend of Zelda have been uncovered in a recent data mine of Miitomo’s latest update, some of which are speculated by fans and various Nintendo news outlets be related to the upcoming mobile Fire Emblem title. Fire Emblem fan site Serenes…
Earlier this evening, the newly-created Twitter account for Kirby’s 25th anniversary tweeted a teaser for some sort of broadcast to take place tomorrow. The tweet is light on details but roughly translates as, “I’m busy! I do not have time to broadcast tomorrow! #Kirbys25thBirthday.” いそげいそげっ！明日の放送まで時間がないぞー！#カービィ25周年 pic.twitter.com/y7R651NAud — 星のカービィ25周年 (@Kirby25thJP) December…
Earlier today, select My Nintendo members started receiving email invitations to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch early. Now just a few hours later, we already have confirmation as to which cities the Switch will be touring, as well as who is eligible to attend. First and foremost, here…
A mega mix of Rhythm Heaven badges are sweeping through the Badge Arcade today, as well as a ton of launchers from Nintendo heavy hitters Super Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. Don’t forget, you only have two more days of partying left with Nikki and friends as…
