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…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
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…
In an incredible turn of events that will shock no one (except maybe those who naively thought that online dissent would hamper the biggest media franchise in the world), Pokémon Sword & Shield sold really well in the UK, becoming the fastest-selling Switch game in the region and boosting hardware…
Today, The Game Awards announced its nominees in all categories ahead of the December ceremony. Several Nintendo titles and Switch indie darlings were included among the recognized games, including one for Game of the Year. Check out the announcement video below, and read on for all the nominees. (We’ve made sure…
Everyone at Nintendo Wire has been completely immersed in the region of Galar in Pokémon Sword & Shield, and we’re all proud of how far our characters have made it in their journeys. That’s one reason why the inclusion of the League Cards within the games is so great: they…
As we rapidly approach the end of 2019 with no news regarding SNK’s Switch port of Samurai Shodown, it’ll likely comes as no surprise to fans that the game has seen a delay into 2020 – but only in the west. While the game is still set for its December…
On November 22nd, Famitsu is holding a special ‘corporate’ Super Smash Ultimate Tournament. This tournament will involve companies such as Sun-Star, Sugiko and Plaza, and… PlayStation — one of Nintendo’s main competitors in the gaming sphere. ファミ通Presents 『大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ SPECIAL』企業対抗ゲーム大会 in 東京お台場 大江戸温泉物語、11月22日20時から開催！ 今回の参戦企業8社を動画でチェック！ 詳しくはこちらhttps://t.co/BUf0tLD8a8 #スマブラSP #スマブラ温泉 pic.twitter.com/sYxKhXqzdk — ファミ通.com (@famitsu)…
One of the many new features added in Pokémon Sword and Shield is curry-making, which replaces Pokéblocks, Poffins, and other similar mechanics of past Pokémon games. By making curry, you can bestow various benefits upon your Pokémon team, like increasing Happiness, Experience, Hit Points, and more. There are 151 different…
If you’re looking to keep your Nintendo Switch Lite protected while gaming on the go, look no further than the Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover & Screen Protector accessories, available exclusively online beginning December 8th. The Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover and Screen Protector set includes a flip cover for…
In a move that just about anybody could have predicted, the modding community for Pokémon Sword & Shield is already starting to re-add Pokémon cut from the Pokédex into the game, as Twitter user @SciresM displays by putting an Omastar into the game, using the ‘mon’s Let’s Go model and…
With Pokémon Sword & Shield finally in our hands, we want to show our appreciation for the all-new games! This latest de-make shows our reimagined version of Pokémon Shield on the Game Boy Color. Check it out – and enjoy this fun mix of modern and old school!
Like past Pokémon games, there are a variety of “gift” Pokémon in Sword and Shield: Pokémon given out to the player through various in-game means. Sometimes, you may run into an NPC who kindly offers you a free Pokémon to take care of, like Pikachu, Eevee, or Toxel. This is…
One of the year’s best indie games, Baba is You, is getting a level editor in 2020, according to the game’s Twitter. Baba Is You will get a level editor in 2020, and it'll feature online level-sharing! More details will come later about the exact details #babaisyou pic.twitter.com/2uxIxkVSU2 —…
Shiny Pokémon return in Pokémon Sword and Shield, meaning players have a chance to capture specially-colored (and notably rare!) Pokémon they find in the wild. Shinies (called this due to the “sparkle” effect displayed when they come out of their Poké Balls) have been a mainstay of the series for a…
