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…
Do you remember where you were when the Nintendo Wii launched? In November of 2006, Nintendo unleashed the Wii on the United States and it felt as if the entire world had gone into a frenzy. While I had been unreasonably excited for previous consoles in my life due to…
You can never have too much Kirby in your life. That’s certainly how Nintendo feels considering it continues to crank out Kirby games and even hosts a Kirby Café in Japan. We’re not dining on delectable Kirby eateries, though, so we’ll have to settle for these cute Kirby’s Dream Land…
The Lego Mario sets have been incredibly popular with kids and adults alike, so it’s no surprise that the company would want to continue its collaboration with Nintendo. With MAR10 Day fast-approaching, everything is set in motion for a new reveal with the Lego sets. Over on Lego’s official YouTube…
We’re now only five days away from March 10th, and to some that might not seem especially noteworthy. To Nintendo fans however, this means that MAR10 Day is right around the corner, and a whole host of Mario related celebrations will be coming along with it. For those as excited…
Nintendo has a pretty decent track record of letting players sample one of their first party titles before the full version officially arrives. Back in September, Nintendo updated all Nintendo Switch store kiosks in Targets, GameStops and Best Buys nationwide to include a Super Mario Bros. Wonder demo. Most recently,…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
According to a new report from Mainichi, Nintendo has been ordered to pay ¥200,000 in damages in a court case involving an industrial doctor using “power harassment” against two temp nurses. The nurses in question sued after claiming “they were unfairly denied employment because their relationship with their boss had…
March 4th, 2024: This page has been updated with Yuzu’s official statement. Just last week, industry pundit Stephen Totilo reported that Nintendo had filed a lawsuit against Team Yuzu and its parent company Tropic Haze LLC alleging that the Yuzu Switch emulator had “illegally circumvented Nintendo’s software encryption.” While…
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…
The month of March has begun, and that means MAR10 Day is just around the corner! Every year on the tenth of March, Nintendo celebrates everyone’s favorite mustachioed plumber with a special day in his honor. This year may be extra special for fans of the Mushroom Kingdom though, as…
Pokémon Horizons: The Series is finally releasing around the world. To celebrate the launch, Pokémon GO is hosting a collaboration event. Shining a spotlight on Pokémon featured in this new animated series, Pokémon GO will see the debut of Charcadet, Armarouge, and Ceruledge. We’ll also get some flair with yet…
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 Season of World of Wonders begins in Pokémon GO! For its first event, Trainers will want to visit PokéStops and obtain Field Research tasks. That’s right, it’s a Research Day event and this time a selection of Electric-type Pokémon are featured. Of course, there will be some Electric-type Pokémon…
