It’s a bit shocking to realize that it has already been eight years since the Switch was released globally. The first Nintendo console to launch around the world at the same time (minus China, which still had regulations in place despite lifting its console ban in 2015), the Switch has…
Pokémon TCG Pocket is jam-packed with so many events and promotions, it can make your head spin. Each week, Nintendo Wire will be covering the details of each event, what goodies they have to offer, and the best way to tackle each task. Today, we are taking a look at…
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…
Normally when a series grips me the way Fire Emblem has, I deep dive into as many releases as possible. Anyone who was introduced by Super Smash Bros. “Wait, who’s Marth?” Melee will tell you that for the longest time that was a very shallow pool. Being in a post-Awakening…
The Taiko no Tatsujin series has been making noise on consoles, handhelds, and in arcades for almost two decades, and for the most part it’s consisted of cute and colorful rhythm games, where the main focus is offering up a selection of music to play at your leisure. In 2014,…
When the original Hyrule Warriors was announced in 2013, I was over-the-Termina-moon hyped for it. The Legend of Zelda is by far my favorite Nintendo franchise, and Hyrule Warriors looked dedicated to fulfilling my fanboy desires with insane crossovers from all ends of the Zelda timeline. I’ve easily logged over…
The first Switch game I fell in love with was Puyo Puyo Tetris. I’ve made no secret of my fondness for Sega’s flagship puzzle series, but since those earliest days of the system there’s been more competition in the tile matching genre. Other Puyo Puyo releases old and new plus…
Let’s get the most obvious critique you will probably hear about Immortals: Fenyx Rising out of the way: Yes, the game is strikingly similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I’m not talking about a few one-off mechanics, either. The entire experience, from the very beginning to…
Music has such a crucial place in video games, working its way into your experience with every note. The Kingdom Hearts series knows this, with series composer Yoko Shimomura’s work bringing a familiar sensation to anyone who’s ever swung a Keyblade. Through their dedication to recurring themes like Simple and…
The Wii, like any Nintendo system, will be best remembered for the games published by its own creator. Like, who doesn’t love Super Mario Galaxy or Kirby’s Return to Dream Land, or Wii Music? Oftentimes third party titles can be a little more varied, though, and don’t endear themselves quite…
As we all head towards the coldest time of the year so too does Galar look a bit more chilly, at least for those trainers who’ve purchased the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. Featuring more species to fill your Dex with, new ways to Max Raid, and plenty of…
When it comes to games about collecting monsters for the purpose of battling, there’s one that looms large. Even though Pokémon dominates the hearts and minds of the world when it comes to little combat-ready creatures, plenty of other franchises have popped up over the years chasing the same idea….
HAL Laboratory has been delighting Nintendo fans for decades, most famously with all things Kirby. Now, though, they’re sending another round, floating friend out into the world to make a living via the gig economy. Part Time UFO is a Switch port of HAL’s first mobile title, titled Hataraku UFO…
Shantae’s sophomore adventure has arrived on Nintendo Switch at last, joining Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, and (later this year) the original Shantae. That’s right: soon, you’ll be able to play the entire Shantae saga from the comfort of your Switch. This…
After the enjoyable but initially lacking Kirby Star Allies and the mobile game inspired Super Kirby Clash, we were overdue for another serving of Dream Land’s pink, puffy, and powerful hero. Powerful is right this time too, as HAL has revisited a 3DS era subgame once again to bring us…
