Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
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…
Outside of August 2024’s Community Day event, the last big event for Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies is all about teamwork. All Trainers, regardless of team affiliation, must come together and complete Global Challenges to unlock event bonuses, Timed Research, and Field Research tasks. Doing so, Trainers will get…
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…
Online service for mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will end support in November, with an offline version of the app to be released after. Pocket Camp’s planned shutdown is November 28th, 2024 at 7 a.m. PT, while information about the upcoming offline version will be shared “around October 2024.”…
It was an exciting day at Gamescom for LEGO fans! Following the announcement of six brand-new Mario Kart sets, LEGO has also confirmed the release of three additional Animal Crossing sets, all set to launch on January 1st, 2025. The upcoming Animal Crossing sets include “Stargazing with Celeste,”…
Earlier this year, Nintendo and LEGO announced that Mario Kart would be the next Nintendo franchise to join the brick-filled world of LEGO. Initially, the announcement only teased a logo and a silhouette, but during Gamescom, LEGO finally unveiled the details. Six LEGO Mario Kart sets are set to launch…
The Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends Happy Meal toy collection is finally here in the United States. Debuting earlier this year in Europe, the Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends collaboration surprised both fan bases across the globe. Luckily, McDonald’s announced that this collection would be released around the…
The soon-to-be-open Nintendo Museum seems like a wonderful blast of nostalgia for people who have grown up with the Big N’s consoles. From things like the wonderful exhibition halls to playable games, there is seemingly something for everyone of any age. There are also references to literally everything Nintendo-related, including…
It’s that time again! Gamescom Opening Night Live kicks off at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET. Check out the livestream below and stay tuned to Nintendo Wire for all the Nintendo news coming from the event!
The launch of the brand-new Marina & Pearl and Callie & Marie amiibo 2-packs is just a few weeks away! Nintendo has finally revealed the fresh gear these amiibo will unlock. Check out our gallery below to see the four unique costumes you can unlock! The all-new Callie &…
For those of you attending PAX West this year, rejoice! Nintendo has confirmed that it will indeed be present this year and showcasing some unreleased games, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Super Mario Party Jamboree! PAX West is set to kick off on August…
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…
Funko Fusion, the latest game to attempt blending pop culture, toys, and gaming, has revealed that Mega Man will be a playable character when the game launches on September 13th. Funko Fusion is packed with beloved film, TV, and gaming franchises, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, Jurassic Park, He-Man,…
