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,…
Well, folks, it finally happened. While browsing the My Nintendo amiibo section this morning, I spotted new pricing across all legacy amiibo. Figures that originally retailed for $15.99 are now listed at $19.99, and higher-tier amiibo like TotK Ganondorf, previously priced at $19.99, have jumped to a whopping $29.99. At…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
Just over one year ago, many of us set out in our Nook Island Getaways. This perfectly timed release made last spring more bearable and the game has continued to have a place in our lives since release. Now some of the most notable residents have come together to celebrate…
Update: The plush mascots are now available to pre-order at Play-Asia! Remember, you can save 5% on orders over $20 when using the code NINWIRE at checkout. When Kirby comes around you know things are going to be cute. But sometimes I get blindsided by just how cute…
The deluge of Nintendo-related anniversaries is never ending, and curating the lot is none other than Masahiro Sakurai. This really shouldn’t be a surprise, though, as the man has poured that kind of all-encompassing attention to the video game industry into each and every Super Smash Bros. title. We’ve featured…
It’s the end of another week full of Nintendo news! Make sure you’re up to date on what’s going on in the world of Nintendo by checking out this week’s top stories. This week’s top stories A Fortnite Fleet Force Joy-Con bundle is coming out on June…
March of 2020 simultaneously seems like it happened only yesterday and a lifetime ago. Many of us had been looking forward to it for months in anticipation of the next title in the Animal Crossing series after a release date delay pushed the launch out of 2019. Animal Crossing: New…
The end of the world has nearly returned, as today Atlus has announced when fans can (re)experience one of the finest Shin Megami Tensei titles there is. Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne puts you in the role of the Demi-fiend, letting you fight alongside your recruited demons while maintaining your…
We’re quickly approaching the end of March and the end of Super Mario Bros. 35 on Nintendo Switch. Before we hit that Game Over screen on April 1st, we have a few more Special Battles! and a World Count Challenge left. Run it back as this week’s #SuperMarioBros35 Special…
Living in the UK and growing up with Nintendo Official Magazine, I never had the pleasure of holding an issue of Nintendo Power. Even so, the legacy of Nintendo’s official US publication is not lost on me: the magazine made plenty of headlines in online gaming media over the years,…
Update (3/31): This all sounds a little sus to me… but it’s still worth getting excited over! The Among Us update that includes the new Airship map is available now! 🚨 #TheAirship is OUT NOW 🚨 Welcome aboard! Play the new, free Among Us update featuring: ⭐️ New tasks,…
Welcome to Mii Weekly with Hero TJ! This show features headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo. This week, we cover Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ latest update, the Square Enix Presents presentation, the Monster Hunter monster quiz, and more!
Pokémon Ruby Version and Sapphire Version hold a special place in my heart. They weren’t my first Pokémon games, or even the first ones I ever beat. Instead, they were the games that left the biggest impression on me — the games that took the Pokémon series to grander heights….
There seems to be no end to the Animal Crossing series’ success, with New Horizons recently receiving a BAFTA nomination and becoming Europe’s fastest-selling game in history. This time, it’s the game that started it all that’s gaining some recognition, with the original Animal Crossing a 2021 finalist for the…
