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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
With Gamescom 2020 becoming a digital-only event, that isn’t stopping the annual convention from announcing game after game. Here’s everything that was announced during Gamescom 2020’s opening night that will be joining the Nintendo Switch family! Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition “Following the highly successful release of Jurassic World Evolution…
The frenetic anime-fueled soccer action of Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions has finally launched worldwide for the Nintendo Switch! Starting today, you can pick the game up physically or digitally via the eShop. If you’re still on the fence, check out the launch trailer below, which mostly focuses on…
It looks like Switch and PC owners will be waiting a little bit longer for the localized version of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox compared to their PS4-owning counterparts, according to the latest update on the game from NIS America. As revealed in the new combat trailer below, the Switch and…
Being a lover of all things tropical, Windbound caught my eye early on. I was immediately drawn in by what looked to be a mashup of Breath of the Wild, Don’t Starve and Moana! I followed the game loosely from announcement until launch, and wishlisted it as soon as I…
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is still a couple of months away, but a new Japanese trailer for the game is making that wait even tougher. For what could’ve been a fairly straightforward overview trailer, Nintendo worked in some adorable artwork. It’s a thorough look at the game, explaining mechanics…
Grab your Pro Controller and an extra pair of pants, because during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, Little Nightmares II was officially announced to be launching on the Nintendo Switch on February 11th, 2021. The game follows Mono, a bag-headed boy who’s trapped in a creepy, evil-filled world. He teams up…
While indie development may seem like a recent phenomenon, “bedroom coders” were pretty common throughout the ’80s and ’90s, especially in Europe. This was all thanks to the prevalence of home computers, such as the BBC Micro, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64. It’s on the latter that Manfred Trenz created…
It turns out that Lego store leak was right – Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is no longer releasing this year. As revealed during today’s Gamescom Opening Night Live, the game will instead be launching in Spring 2021. To soften the blow, however, we have a new gameplay trailer,…
Welcome to the Nintendo 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 a…
Prepare to be amazed by an overwhelming amount of incredible latte art, Trainers! The Pokémon Company announced that all Pokémon Cafés in Japan will begin serving selectable latte art featuring pocket monsters from not only the hit mobile game Pokémon Café Mix, but the entire Kanto and Johto region. The…
After over 20 years a quirky little “anti-RPG” is finally being localized for overseas fans to experience. Moon, from Onion Games, has been a long time coming for those curious outside of Japan, but wait no longer as it has arrived on Nintendo Switch. Your journey into Moon World…
Ever dreamed of living a life of raising a dog and finding love with like minded individuals? Then look no further than Best Friend Forever, the unique relationship simulator that lets you adopt a new friend and mingle with singles. It’s a game where must love dogs isn’t a byline…
