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…
Last year, a group of Shin Megami Tensei development veterans joined together to announce the first game by their new studio Lancarse – the school-set JRPG Monark. Now it’s very close to release worldwide, and if you’re intrigued by the game you can give it a whirl thanks to a…
While it was announced quite a while ago during Nintendo’s April 2021 Indie World Showcase, information has been light on the upcoming Mesoamerican-mythology inspired action adventure game Aztech Forgotten Gods. Until now, that is. With a surprise trailer we’ve learned that the game will be launching onto Switch in just…
Following the disappointing news that Life is Strange: Remastered Collection for Switch has been delayed to later this year, the team behind the game is giving fans a little taste of what fans can expect to come. Posted today on their YouTube channel, the first official gameplay is available for…
Ever since it was announced Chocobo GP had an excitingly varied cast for a Final Fantasy kart racer. I mean, IX’s Steiner and Vivi? They’re a perfect fit but I never saw them coming. The roster’s only gotten stranger since, such as featuring a constantly Tranced Terra, but this latest…
Not content just teasing the alternate final starter evolutions, Nintendo has released a new piece of artwork for Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Depicting a dramatic scene of Arceus descending from above, with the player character flanked by the leaders of the Diamond and Pearl clans plus some very adorable starters, it’s…
It was rumored for a while and confirmed with last week’s leak, but now it’s officially time for the announcement that Pokémon Legends: Arceus’s starter trio of Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott are getting alternate versions of their final evolutions. While the trailer doesn’t actually show the new evolutions, it gives…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus marks the biggest change-up for the series, taking things in a new direction in several ways. This doesn’t mean you won’t be rewarded for sticking with previous titles, as multiple special bonuses will be gifted to Trainers with play record data for previous Pokémon titles. The majority…
For better or worse, Metroid Dread’s difficulty has been a common topic of discussion since the action-adventure game’s launch. While some welcome the presence of a real threat, others lament the harshness of Dread’s E.M.M.I. encounters, which regularly see protagonist Samus running and jumping for her life to avoid the…
PlatinumGames is one of those developers that instantly makes one perk up when it’s announced they’re working on something. The house that brought us Bayonetta, Nier: Automata, Astral Chain, and more has rightfully earned that reputation. Their next title isn’t another 3D action title though, but instead a 2D vertical…
The River City/Kunio-kun series has been around for decades, with WayForward making modern splashes for the brand thanks to River City Girls. With a sequel on the way there’re already more beatdowns to look forward to, but this latest appearance from Misako and Kyoko is looking back instead. …
Rareware left an undeniable mark in Nintendo history thanks to the Donkey Kong Country series, but it’s the old bear and bird that endeared them to many. Banjo-Kazooie is now playable via Switch Online, and though the most googly-eyed developer of our childhoods is a part of the ever-growing Xbox…
The upcoming Final Fantasy kart racer Chocobo GP is already seeming to have a banger of a soundtrack, with remixes of iconic tunes from across the franchise. Now it’s been confirmed that the game will be receiving an official physical soundtrack release on March 23rd, although at the moment it’s…
