Nintendo Wire

August 2nd, 2022

Nintendo and Keebler partner up for Mario Kart Fudge Stripe Rocky Road cookies, plus GameTruck Party sweepstakes

Nintendo and Keebler are partnering up for a delicious race to the finish line! Following in the footsteps of last year’s Pokémon and Oreo collab, this year Keebler’s Fudge Stripes cookies are getting a new limited edition flavor and Mario Kart-themed packaging. The classic Keebler’s Fudge Stripes cookies will be…

August 2nd, 2022

We Are OFK debuts on Nintendo Switch on August 18th, followed by weekly episodic releases

Author: Jennifer Burch

Categories: News, Switch

Indie-pop band OFK’s episodic adventure will soon roll out on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. Last seen in May during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, that “Summer 2022” release date holder now has a concrete date. Starting on Thursday, August 18th, you can follow the lives of OFK’s members (Itsumi…

August 2nd, 2022

Good Smile opens pre-orders for Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Claude and Lysithea POP UP PARADE figures

Author: Jennifer Burch

Categories: News, Merchandise

Here we go! Good Smile has been unveiling its Fire Emblem: Three Houses POP UP PARADE figures this summer, house by house. First, there was Edelgard and Bernadetta from the Black Eagles house (announced in June), followed by Dimitri and Felix of the Blue Lions house (announced in July). Today,…

August 2nd, 2022

Hokko Life bringing its cozy vibes to Switch on September 27, 2022

Author: Tom Brown

Categories: News, Switch

If you’ve exhausted all that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has to offer on Switch then you may be looking to move to another animal-filled paradise that’s ripe for customization. That’s what Hokko Life promises, and it’s finally been confirmed for a Switch launch next month! The game has been in…

August 2nd, 2022

New Fate/EXTRA Record trailer is full of action and cinematic Noble Phantasms

Author: Reece Heather

Categories: News, Switch

It’s been a full two years since Fate/EXTRA Record, an upcoming remake of the PlayStation Portable-exclusive 2010 title Fate EXTRA, was announced. Another trailer has finally dropped on Type-MOON’s YouTube channel and it has plenty of characters, environments, and special moves that Fate fans will recognize. The trailer kicks off…

August 2nd, 2022

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass gets redeemable Nintendo Switch Online icons

Author: Tom Brown

Categories: News, Switch

August is here and that means Nintendo Switch Online has refreshed its monthly assortment of icon elements. This time around the spotlight is shining on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with a particular focus on the Booster Course Pass DLC. Redeem your #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect custom icons from…

August 2nd, 2022

Sakurai announces he’s finally running out of daily Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots

Author: Ricky Berg

Categories: Switch

Parting is such sweet sorrow… Though Super Smash Bros. Ultimate wrapped development, DLC, and events a while back there was still one regular source of content for the game. Director Masahiro Sakurai’s Twitter feed has shared screenshots of the game daily for years now, ranging from the unabashedly cool to…

August 2nd, 2022

30th Tetris 99 Maximus Cup brings back six previous Nintendo themes

Author: Ricky Berg

Categories: News, Switch

Oh Tetris 99, my old friend. The puzzle royale has been a staple of Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions, letting players put their block stacking and line clearing skills to the test against the world for free. Nintendo themes have been a common incentive, usually tying into new game releases, but…

August 1st, 2022

Pokémon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Author: Jennifer Burch

Categories: Guides, Mobile

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…

August 1st, 2022

Pokémon GO’s Daily Adventure Incense now available for all players

Author: Jennifer Burch

Categories: News, Mobile

It’s been a week since Niantic began to roll out the new Daily Adventure Incense feature in Pokémon GO. For Trainers who weren’t selected during this first round, you’ll be pleased to know it’s now available for everyone! Niantic made the announcement today on the official Pokémon GO Twitter account…

August 1st, 2022

First ‘Gaming Prom’ held at Royal Albert Hall tonight, broadcasted later this week

Author: Jennifer Burch

Categories: News

Video game music is taking center stage for the first time in tonight’s BBC Proms! Announced back in April of this year, it’s finally time for Prom 21: Gaming Prom – From 8-Bit to Infinity to showcase a collection of video game music at the Royal Albert Hall in central…

August 1st, 2022

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s August 2022 events in full swing, featuring Orville from Dodo Airlines

Author: Jennifer Burch

Categories: News, Mobile

Celebrate summer in style in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! The mobile game’s monthly set of events has restarted yet again and features tropical and seaside-themed furniture and clothing rewards. Nintendo released an overview on their site detailing what’s on the calendar for August 2022 last week. For longtime players, yes, that…

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