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…
According to a recent statement given to Eurogamer, Nintendo has said that Mario Kart World does not contain any AI-generated images. Why would the game even have that, you may ask? Despite how Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser stated just last month that he believes developers are what makes…
Something all video game manufacturers need to be mindful of when creating and publishing their products is piracy. Nintendo themselves are no stranger to battling against the practice; just last year they successfully filed a lawsuit against the company behind the Switch emulator Yuzu. With the Switch 2 now on…
Over the past few years the Resident Evil series has had something of a rebirth, with the release of the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7, well-received remakes of 2 and 3, and let’s not forget the many ports to the Nintendo Switch. It’s been easier than ever to get into…
Nendoroids come and go pretty often, with Good Smile using characters from all corners of entertainment in their signature style. Every now and then you see one that’s a gift of divine inspiration, and that’s exactly what we have we their take on Ōkami’s Amaterasu. It’s no secret…
Sega is giving Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid fans an extremely special event next week! Focusing on “Hatsune Miku Project DIVA MEGA39’s” (available on the Nintendo Switch), Sega is bringing not only the directors of the game, but some notable stars, too! Currently, the following guests have been announced: Fujita Saki…
A summertime adventure that’s jammed pack of quests, charm, and farming will soon be able to set sail on the Nintendo Switch. Summer in Mara has had quite the journey, going from Kickstarter pitch to Kickstarter success, and it’ll soon switch its pre-order status to available. Before we venture off…
Another round of friendly Pokémon battling will be taking place later this month in Pokémon Sword and Shield! Sign-ups for June 2020’s International Friendly competition have begun via Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Battle Stadium. Players from all around the world can compete, save for Pokémon Trainers in Japan as they’ll…
We’re less than a week away from the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s first DLC pack, Isle of Armor. Thanks to a Pokémon Showcase earlier this month, we were treated to a few more glimpses of what journey awaits us on the Isle of Armor. Now, we might see…
Last week, Nintendo announced through their NintendoVS Twitter account that Regions 5 and 6 in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North American Online Open May 2020 competition were postponed due to current events. Originally planned for June 6th, that day’s free-for-all and top 32 matches conflicted with George Floyd’s memorial…
Minigame compilations can be a hard sell, as while they’re likely to get some fun times going they may not have staying power. What if instead of mere minigames though, over 50 time-tested table top mainstays were brought together and dressed up with some superb level of detail? That’s what…
Have you ever set a record in something, only for it to be shattered shortly after? If so, you probably relate to one Nintendo Ambassador from Nintendo New York; they set a record for the Cuphead level Forest Follies. Hours later, though, a Twitter user seemingly shattered their time! Indeed,…
Pre-order the Animal Crossing New Leaf: Isabelle Nendoroid (re-run) for $38.99 at Play-Asia. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! Don’t you hate it when you miss out on that one collectible that you really wanted? Well, if you’re a fan of Animal Crossing, and specifically Isabelle, you’ll…
If you’re ready to dig into multiple arcade style modes, then Bandai Namco has a destination for you. Come one, come all to Mr. DRILLER DrillLand, making its localized debut after skipping the GameCube in the West. Above we have the game’s intro animation and theme song, a…
Last year it was announced that the stylish 2003 cel-shaded first person shooter XIII would be getting a remake. After a lengthy delay, it’s been confirmed via a new Amazon Spain listing that the new port of the game will be launching November 10, 2020. Based on the comic series…
