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…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
It’s finally here! With today marking the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, players of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are traveling to the Blueberry Academy for the first time and experiencing what it has in store for them. Though it’s easy to get…
2023 has been a smorgasbord of cozy games. Whether you’re a fan of the genre or not, you have to admit its rising popularity is impressive. What was once considered an extremely niche sim category has been steadily growing into a massive community within the last two decades. Now, as…
Disney Illusion Island was a fantastic exclusive surprise for Nintendo Switch fans this year. A colorful Rayman Legends-like Metroidvania starring Mickey Mouse and friends fit the platform like a pair of white gloves. In an exciting bit of news, Disney Electronic Content has announced an impending update for the game….
An update was released today for Super Mario RPG, bringing the remade Square Enix classic up to version 1.01. While that number by itself might seem like a little guy, this update looks pretty substantial on paper. That’s because all but one update in the patch notes address a game-breaking…
Update: Both traveling Korok Plushes are now available to pre-order via Play-Asia. You can save 5% with code NWIRE23 at checkout. (Note: Nintendo Wire is an affiliate partner of Play-Asia.) Get your Zonai tech ready for the upcoming release of Traveling Korok plushes from The Legend of…
Update (12/13/23): The Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2023 is officially live. Find out which games you played the most in your personalized summary from the year, pick your favorite game, and share it all with your friends online! December has gotta be number-crunchers’ and list makers’ favorite…
Tetris 99’s 38th Maximus Cup is almost upon us, and the theme introduced by this cup will be Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Featuring music from Mario’s latest outing and blocks inspired by Warp Pipes, ? Blocks, and more, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder theme will be available to any and…
After more than two decades of gaming reveals, news, and entertainment, E3 is officially dead, as attempts to revive the struggling convention over the past few years have proven unsuccessful. This announcement comes from a post on the official E3 webpage and Twitter account by the Entertainment Software Association, reading:…
Nintendo Switch has had its most profitable year yet. 2023 was full of first-party heavy hitters for the portable console. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is the biggest among these titles, as it has been revealed that it was the best-selling game of the year in Japan…
With the holiday season in full swing, games everywhere are celebrating in their own special way. From great deals to special updates, there’s a little something for just about every gamer out there, and now fans of Sonic the Hedgehog have something to celebrate with as well! Suit up…
Are you looking for some discounted amiibo this holiday season? Looking to buy a gift for someone else, or just want to add to your own collection? Well, you’re in luck! Play-Asia has put a handful of amiibo on sale just in time for Christmas! Check out the full list…
As we move ever closer to the release of the second part of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Indigo Disk, the special events and other offerings keep popping up. One such offering is a smattering of new Nintendo Switch profile icons featuring characters…
