In a now deleted post on social media today (archived by Wario64), publisher ININ has stated that Nintendo is now offering two smaller cartridge sizes for physical Switch 2 games. A few hours later, it retracted that statement and said it can only confirm that the upcoming R-Type Dimensions III…
Christmas isn’t quite here yet, but I guess Nintendo thought Splatoon 3 players would rather spend the holidays with their families instead of splatting each other online. On Twitter this morning, the Nintendo of Europe account announced the theme for the first Splatfest of 2026: “Who do you spend the…
Premiere video game memorabilia manufacturer First 4 Figures has announced that pre-orders for its “Decayed Master Sword” statue from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are now open on its website. Available in two variants, the statue is a replica of the damage sword that Link eventually restores…
On social media today, Capcom has announced that its upcoming Mega Man Star Force Legacy collection will be hitting PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch on March 27th, 2026. Compiling seven games together, the legacy collection also includes things like concept art galleries,…
During The Game Awards last week, Capcom surprised everyone by revealing that its upcoming action game Pragmata would be heading to Nintendo Switch 2 on release. Ever since the launch of Nintendo’s newest console, it seems that Capcom is fully on board with bringing its latest and greatest games to…
We’re only about a month away from the launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2, but you don’t have to wait to jump in. A free demo is available right now on the Nintendo eShop, letting you experience the game’s opening hour today. The demo includes…
In a surprise announcement this evening, developer Team Cherry announced an expansion is heading to Hollow Knight: Silksong next year. Titled “Sea of Sorrow,” the only description we have is that players will “voyage across and beneath the salt-stricken seas.” The best news: it will be free for all players…
Like a handful of current and former colleagues here at Nintendo Wire, I know exactly where I was the morning of June 13th, 2017. Packed into a hotel room turned office, we’re watching Nintendo’s digital Spotlight presentation, typing up news articles and getting excited for our favorites — I got…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
In a new interview posted by Video Games Chronicle today, Scott Amos (head of studio) and Will Kerslake (game director) of Crystal Dynamics sat down with the outlet to discuss why it decided to return to the original Tomb Raider game after 30 years. While the obvious answer is that…
I speculated as much last week during the new Divinity’s reveal for The Game Awards, but Larian Studios has announced that the next-gen update for Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Boasting higher resolution output, updated visuals,…
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…
For December 2025, Gigantamax Snorlax returns in Pokémon GO for their very own Max Battle Day event. To take on Gigantamax Snorlax, you’ll need to team up with your fellow Trainers, build your Dynamax and Gigantamax team around type advantage, and even use a Max Mushroom if you don’t have…
Players can expect an equal dose of both Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy in the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, in what sounds like an episodic structure. Director Akifumi Nakanishi and Producer Masato Kumazawa explained the dual-protagonist system in an interview with Automaton. Nakanishi said: “In terms of gameplay, Grace…
