Available during the Season of World of Wonders, Niantic released another Masterwork Research. Instead of focusing on a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, this particular research allows Trainers another chance at getting a Master Ball. Other rewards were issued during the Masterwork Research (items, Pokémon encounters, etc.), but the main prize…
The Season of World of Wonders is almost over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any more Ultra Beast or Pokémon debuts for Pokémon GO. For the Ultra Space Wonders event, Trainers can evolve their Poipole into Naganadel, battle Stakataka and/or Blacephalon in Five-Star Raids, and Shiny Mareanie may be…
The 2000s were a period of great change for Nintendo. The moderately successful Nintendo 64 made way for the floundering, but beloved, GameCube, while the Game Boy line of handhelds was retired in favor of the smash hit Nintendo DS family. Internally, the company also saw a change in presidency…
After playing through the first few worlds of Vertex Pop’s new title Graceful Explosion Machine, I’ve graduated from a space scrub to a smooth, skilled space pilot filled with swagger. The constant onslaught of enemies in small, intense worlds provides an addicting, fast-paced shooter that keeps me saying “just one…
Just a friendly reminder that Lego City Undercover launches on the Nintendo Switch today! Join the chase by taking up the role of Chase McCain, a police officer who needs to go undercover while in hot pursuit of Rex Fury, a criminal mastermind who recently escaped prison. Unlike previous Lego…
Nintendo, like many companies, has naturally been quiet when it comes to divulging the manufacturing cost of the Switch. All we knew up until now was that the company refuses to sell the system at a loss as was the case with the Wii U, in an effort to recoup….
Those wanting to get an idea of how the Nintendo Switch eShop is doing in terms of sales are in luck – the service now lists the “Best Sellers” in a brand new category. While specific numbers aren’t shared, it puts into perspective how each game is performing. Should come…
Well this is a surprise! After yesterday’s confirmation of Samurai Shodown IV for the European Switch eShop next week, another Neo Geo classic has slipped under the radar, releasing this week no less – Alpha Mission II. A vertical shooter released in 1991, Alpha Mission II is the second and…
Welcome to the Daily Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled…
Several games define themselves on their movement, though usually this comes down to things like flight or water travel. Those at Sumo Digital are no strangers to this, having worked on plane mechanics and water physics for Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed. For the company’s latest, it’s decided to…
Nicalis’ worst kept secret has finally been confirmed – Cave Story+ is heading to the Nintendo Switch! The port will feature upgraded HD graphics, seven play modes including a Boss Rush, 15 levels, over 20 boss battles, four endings and ten weapons. Check out the first assets: Like Nicalis’…
It’s been over three years since the the side-scrolling action platformer AeternoBlade hit the 3DS eShop — to mixed reviews. With a PS1 era charm, the title found an audience with nostalgic fans from around the world, and a sequel was quickly announced. Originally set for release on the 3DS…
Week by week the Nintendo Switch becomes a modern day Neo Geo, with 9 titles already available via the eShop. Now a 10th has been confirmed via the European eShop – Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa’s Revenge. Released in arcades and on the Neo Geo console in late 1996 by SNK,…
Yup, that’s right: Another indie title is coming to the Switch! Previously only available on the PlayStation 4 and the PC, the realtime, multiplayer golf game, Party Golf, is currently in development for Nintendo’s new console. Australian game developer Giant Margarita announced via Twitter yesterday that the team has just…
One of the most common complaints regarding Lego City Undercover when it first launched exclusively on the Wii U in 2013 focused on the load times. Often taking over a minute to load into cutscenes and gameplay, players were left twiddling their thumbs waiting for the action to start. Many…
