What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Well folks, the time is here! Black Friday has arrived… on Thursday, naturally. Down below you’ll find Nintendo Wire’s list of fantastic deals on a variety of items all related to gaming in one way or another, ones that we’ve specially handpicked just for you this holiday season! Make sure…
Sonic Frontiers is finally here, bringing the blue blur and a few friends into a fresh new take on the iconic franchise. The story sees Sonic, Tails, and Amy Rose venture to the Starfall Islands in search of the Chaos Emeralds, but run into trouble fairly quickly, and it’s up…
Last month we reported on Sonic Frontiers’ free Monster Hunter DLC, which was announced alongside some very nice artwork. As the game has finally hit store shelves the DLC has arrived too! You can download it for the game now and experience Sonic dressed in either standard Rathalos armor or…
As promised, Pikmin Bloom’s 1st anniversary event has begun its crossover with Pikmin 3 Deluxe, which is set to close out the rest of November! Starting today, November 15th, you’ll see three consecutive challenges that’ll unlock badges featuring Pikmin 3 Deluxe’s trio of heroes – Alph, Brittany, and Charlie. These…
Pokémon is no stranger to the 3D billboard trend, having posted advertisements to the iconic Shinjuku locale before – but with the release of a new game imminent, they’re once again revving up the ad engines in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, with a video advertisement featuring the Scarlet & Violet starter…
Get the popcorn, torches, pitchforks, and tinsel ready – it’s that time of year where Geoff Keighley reveals the nominees for The Game Awards 2022. And it’s… well, the same as it always is. The same 2-3 AAA titles in all the major categories, a token indie game of mild…
Splatoon 3 has been out for a couple of months now, and while there have been a few patches to tweak minor bits and pieces, the first major seasonal update is imminent. Chill Season 2022 is dropping early next month, with new stages, weapons, and even modes displayed in the…
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 the northern hemisphere it’s getting colder and colder, but thankfully Sonic fans have been able to retreat to the idylic (?) Starfall Islands in the recently released Sonic Frontiers to escape it all. If that’s not enough, though, Sega Europe has shared some new winter-themed merchandise for the famous…
Ay! The Splatoon 3 x Pokémon Splatfest has come to a close, and the winning team came in like a tidal wave. Big Man fans and aquatic admirers alike have gotta be feeling great, as Water-types took this one by a nautical mile. With a flawless 45p score, #TeamWater…
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,…
The Greedy Gluttons event was running smoothly in Pokémon GO, until Team GO Rocket decided that now would be the perfect time to wreak havoc again. During the last half of the Greedy Gluttons event, Team GO Rocket is revamping it with a Team GO Rocket takeover. Trainers can battle…
A new Raid has appeared in Pokémon GO! Announced on Friday, October 14th, 2022 via the official Pokémon GO blog and official Pokémon GO social media channels, Trainers can now participate in Elite Raids. One big question though – what are Elite Raids? Elite Raids are a new type of…
