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…
Following up on an adjustment previously announced for Japan, it looks like single Joy-Con controllers are indeed seeing a price drop in the west. This will only apply for Neon Blue and Neon Red, Left and Right respectively, and will place them at $39.99 starting November 9th. Starting on…
The Twilight Wings series of Pokémon anime shorts that focused on the residents of Sword & Shield’s Galar region wrapped up back in August, but it turns out one more episode is on the way. As announced by The Pokémon Company, the staff that worked on the prior episodes are…
The Drawn to Life series was one of the most unique uses of the DS’s strengths, letting the player doodle up various game elements in a side-scrolling platformer. Unfortunately only three games were ever released – the original, a licensed Spongebob spin-off, and a sequel to the original which also…
I’ve made no secret of my love of competitive puzzle games here on Nintendo Wire. From Nintendo’s own efforts, like Dr. Mario and Yoshi’s Cookie, to the back-and-forth of Puyo Puyo; it’s a genre that more often than not blends fun visuals and sound design with gameplay that’s deeper than…
IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog comic has been going strong since it rebooted the blue blur’s adventures on the page back in early 2018. If you’ve been interested in checking it out, you might want to keep an eye on this new announcement from the publisher. On June 8th, 2021, IDW…
If you’re a Pokémon fan you might already be trekking through the Crown Tundra in Sword and Shield, but all you AR trainers out there Pokémon Go has a little something to celebrate the latest expansion too. Three species from Galar are making their debut, though they’ll be looking familiar…
We previously saw much pets for Monster Hunter Rise’s Palamute, and now it looks like a jealous feline friend got their paws on Capcom’s social media. In another new clip, we get to see a hunter interact with their Palico partner including a pretty impressive handshake. Hunters Palicoes 🤝Secret…
It’s time to venture into more frigid climates in Galar and encounter Pokémon both old and new! The awaited Crown Tundra update, part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, has now arrived. Anyone who has purchased the Expansion Pass can head to a new, far off area of…
Released earlier this month for Nintendo Switch Online members, Super Mario Bros. 35 is getting its first in-game event. Set aside some time this weekend and make sure you collect every last coin during Super Mario Bros. 35 Coin King Clash #1. Shared on Nintendo’s social media…
The world is a bit bigger in Dr. Mario World today. Receiving a new update, residents can now fight viruses in World 21, but that’s not the best part. With a new world comes new help. Joining his Koopa siblings, Dr. Morton is now ready to see patients. You also…
Announced during the Ninidies Spring Showcase in 2019, The Red Lantern is now crossing the finish line today. Initially planned to be released that same year, it was delayed to 2020. Yet, due to the events of this year, there’s a new meaning behind this Iditarod adventure and trying to…
Minecraft Steve just got a little less exciting today in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Since he was first unveiled, players were quick to point out that Steve’s victory animation, featuring a delicious piece of meat, might have looked a bit to similar to… well… his meat. The memes were quick…
