Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a specific Pokémon will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pokémon will…
Yesterday afternoon, the Video Game History Foundation uploaded a brief video highlighting a new discovery made by the community: an early prototype for Punch-Out!! on the NES. While it’s more common to see in-development or early builds of games nowadays, Nintendo has always been cagey when it comes to sharing…
New shirts based on EarthBound and Mother 3 characters have been revealed by Japanese retailer Hobonichi, which is collaborating with apparel brand Warehouse. The three shirts feature the same colorful stripy patterns worn by Earthbound protagonist Ness, as well as Mother 3’s main character Lucas and his twin brother Claus….
Yakuza is one of those series that I just accepted wouldn’t be making it onto the Switch. Sega’s history with the series was one of strong ties to the Playstation, followed by a more modern approach on Xbox with Game Pass for its seventh entry, Like a Dragon. That made…
Things have been awfully quiet on the Tales of front ever since the (non-Switch) release of Tales of Arise. Thankfully Bandai Namco had a surprise for us during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, announcing the unexpected return of Tales of Graces. The original release of Graces was back on the…
Capcom’s been on a roll with their compilations lately, bringing plenty of titles back to modern platforms both beloved and obscure. The latest set, announced as part of today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, continues that trend in a big way, particularly if you’re a Dreamcast fan. Capcom Fighting…
Surprise! For those eagerly awaiting the release of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Nintendo Switch, THQ has just made the wait a little easier with a brand-new demo, available right now on the Nintendo Switch eShop! Epic Mickey: Rebrushed launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox on September…
Strap in, Nintendo fans! It’s time for a double dose of Nintendo Directs, starting at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT. The first part of the stream will feature an Indie Showcase, followed by a Partner Direct. Please note that Nintendo has already confirmed there will be…
Nintendo of America has just announced that two Nintendo Direct showcases will air tomorrow, August 27th, at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET. The first is an Indie World Showcase, and the second is a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. The event is scheduled to be 40 minutes long. …
No OBJECTION here! Capcom has officially released a demo for the upcoming Ace Attorney Investigations Collection on the Nintendo Switch eShop! Unlike the main Ace Attorney series, these Ace Attorney Investigations titles put you in the shoes of a prosecutor, specifically Phoenix Wright’s first and most recurring courtroom…
It’s hard to believe we are only a few weeks away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! As we patiently await the game’s launch on September 26th, Nintendo keeps teasing us with new glimpses of the game in action. The latest clip comes from Nintendo…
The indie game space is great at reviving aesthetics and gameplay loops that we were all once beholden to. Just take a look at the numerous shmups, dungeon crawlers, and platformers that line the Steam shop. However, the majority of these games look to either the 80s or 90s for…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The soon-to-be-open Nintendo Museum seems like a wonderful blast of nostalgia for people who have grown up with the Big N’s consoles. From things like the wonderful exhibition halls to playable games, there is seemingly something for everyone of any age. There are also references to literally everything Nintendo-related, including…
It’s that time again! Gamescom Opening Night Live kicks off at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET. Check out the livestream below and stay tuned to Nintendo Wire for all the Nintendo news coming from the event!
