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…
We’re just one day away from the highly anticipated launch of The Plucky Squire on Nintendo Switch, and to celebrate, Devolver Digital has released a launch trailer to celebrate. For those of you out of the loop, The Plucky Squire follows the story of Jot, a squire who discovers that…
It’s that time of year again—leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and Nintendo of America has unveiled a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle for the holiday season! But this year, there’s even more to celebrate, as Nintendo is offering not one, but two bundles for new Switch…
One of Sonic’s oldest friends and rivals is knock-knocking on Fall Guys’ door. Yes, Knuckles the Echidna, fan of grapes and guarding Emeralds, will be getting the not-so-mean bean treatment later this week. Fall Guys & Knuckles 🤯 Excited to announce that Chonky Knuckles will be speeding his way…
If not for skipping Melee, the Bumper item would’ve been in every single Super Smash Bros. game. It may not have that perfect attendance, but only missing a single Smash game puts it on par with features such as a gallery of collectibles and Marth. Such a recurring legacy deserves…
If you watched the Sonic Symphony Orchestra last month, you may remember Masato Nakamura, the original composer of Sonic the Hedgehog, making an appearance to tease a new remix of Green Hill Zone by his band, Dreams Come True. Now the fresh take on the classic tune with vocals by…
For “anniversaries,” “rolling,” and “Sega” today’s main attraction is Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th. He’s not the only one in the spotlight though, as today’s also the 20th anniversary of the original Monkey Ball arcade game! What would go on to become the Super Monkey Ball series began with a banana…
Sometimes a week is stacked full of celebrations, and other times it’s just a few high profile ones. But what’s it look like when you have a week that’s overflowing with video game anniversaries that you’ve just gotta recreate in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? A lot like last week, apparently….
Puyo Puyo has been around quite a while at this point, this year being its 30th anniversary. For those three decades the gameplay itself has remained its iconic self, but the aesthetic and cast of characters have distinct phases that’ve changed up. This weekend, Sega turned back the clock and…
Nintendo truly set the bar high with the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct in September. As we’re still enjoying some of the pleasant Mario-themed surprises announced in the Direct and eagerly awaiting others, another of Nintendo’s heavy hitters is also very close to hitting the big 35: The Legend…
Puyo Puyo has grown steadily in the west, but in Japan all that progress happened a long time ago. Puyo is a lot more recognized in its home country, to the point Sega can host a live broadcast program for what it’s calling Puyo Day! 2月4日は「#ぷよの日」！「ぷよの日2021生放送」2/3（水）20:00～配信ぷよ！ 『#ぷよテト２』無料アップデート第２弾の情報や、『#ぷよクエ』『ぷよぷよeスポーツ』最新情報、おなじみ「生まんざいデモ」など、「ぷよぷよ」を楽しめるコーナーが盛りだくさん！ 特設サイト⇒https://t.co/hXgmzMmABC pic.twitter.com/j1KDnvdkTC…
It’s almost time for Sega Fes 2019, with the event rolling into Akihabara, Tokyo this weekend. We already know the icon that is Segata Sanshiro will be returning to celebrate the Sega Saturn’s 25th Anniversary, but now we know we’ll be getting news on a future release, too. During last…
The time has come once again, Nintendo fans! Black Friday deals are upon us, which means you’ll have a whole plethora of opportunities to nab and grab Nintendo related products for incredible prices. Check out our guide below, and make sure to come back throughout the week, as we’ll be…
I’ve been going to San Diego Comic-Con for maybe a decade now, and if I’ve learned anything it’s that every year offers a completely different experience. As a hotspot for popular culture you see the changes based on what’s new, what’s big, and what’s coming soon each time you roll…
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…
