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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
When his pact sworn dragon Mars arrived, it was only a matter of time before Leonidas would become a playable character in Dragalia Lost. The first son of the Alberian royal family, he takes center stage in the latest Gala Dragalia summoning event. Wielding the first rapid-fire Manacaster,…
To commemorate Don-chan’s RPG adventures being ported to the Nintendo Switch as well as its Japanese release, Bandai Namco has made a live-action commercial for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack. Yes, it’s wonderfully silly and plays up RPG hijinks. A perfect little tease ahead of the game’s release in…
Voice clips for four additional characters not playable in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity have been discovered through a datamine of the game. Gaming Reinvented published voice clips in which playable characters like Zelda, Maz Koshia, and Daruk can be heard calling out to characters Purah, Robbie, Sooga, and Astor. Other…
Over the past year we’ve been sharing updates on Clockwork Aquario’s upcoming Switch port. The arcade game developed by Westone was originally planned to release back in the ’90s, but was unfortunately scrapped, only to be revived by ININ Games in partnership with Strictly Limited Games for a release in…
One of the earliest indie franchises to get its start on a Nintendo system was BIT.TRIP, which saw several releases via WiiWare from 2009 through 2011. BIT.TRIP Runner was perhaps the most popular of the bunch, spawning several sequels and making Commander Video something of an indie game icon, and…
Here at Nintendo Wire and on our Twitter accounts, NinWire and WireDeals, we’re collecting this year’s Black Friday deals! We’ll be updating this little guide throughout the week and you can follow WireDeals to find these deals ASAP! Nintendo Switch & Switch Lite Deals Nintendo Switch bundle with Mario…
Ah, Thanksgiving. A holiday where families gather and celebrate what they’re thankful for, Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ take brings out a very special NPC. Franklin the turkey has evolved over the years; once tasked with aiding him in stealing silverware so he wouldn’t be eaten, this turkey has turned over…
Disgaea 6 may be nearly half a year away for western players, but in Japan the series will rise from the grave in just a couple months. That means more footage and info is on the way no matter where you are, like with this pair of trailers. …
2021 marks 25 years since Pocket Monsters Red & Green first launched in Japan on February 27, 1996, and it looks like the Pokémon Company International is gearing up to celebrate. Things kicked off today with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, with a banner unfurling of the logo for…
When it came to these Kirby Fighters 2 videos, Nintendo decided to slow-roll it. Here we are over two months away from the game’s (almost) surprise release, and they’re still going through copy abilities and Dream Friends. But I’m a simple person – I see Kirby, I like Kirby. So…
Amiibo Jason and Hero TJ discussed the story and ending of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity in our most recent video. Spoilers start at the 25 minute mark, so make sure to keep that in mind while watching!
With Black Friday deals underway this week, it’s time to spend those hard-earned Bells. The Nintendo UK Store has listed new Switch Lite bundles each including a digital download of 2020’s smash hit, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (which we previously reported appearing in France). You can choose between…
