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…
It’s been a long time coming but we finally have confirmed release dates for the various products releasing for Shovel Knight’s next major update, that’ll bring the new DLC King of Cards and Showdown into the fold – December 10th, as announced by Yacht Club Games. While the DLC will…
Following up from a post-release patch aiming to fix bugs and the game’s physical release, A Hat in Time on Nintendo Switch is about to get bigger and cuter than ever. It’s been announced that the Nyakuza Metro DLC will arrive later this month: We are excited to announce…
The Doraemon franchise just hit the Switch in a big way with Doraemon: Story of Seasons, a cross-over between the classic Japanese icon and the series that used to be known as Harvest Moon. It’s not stopping there, though, as the robotic cat will be returning to the platform with…
Better safe than sorry! We take a look at some of the best Nintendo Switch Lite cases from Hori. You can find the cases at Amazon and Target: (Please note that these contain affiliate links. Nintendo Wire may get a small percentage of each sale.) Hori System Armor Hori Duraflex…
Pokémon Sword and Shield are out in the wild and have been datamined, meaning at least one person with the games has been able to look deep in their internal files and reveal information otherwise unknown. We’ve compiled everything we’ve found so far in one handy place, but be warned: there…
Upcoming Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield are out in the wild and have been datamined, revealing, among other information, that 126 different moves from past games have been cut from the titles. Included in the list of 126 cut moves are 77 regular moves (like Return, Double Slap,…
There’s just a few more days to go, trainers! As Pokémon Sword & Shield rapidly approach their release, it’s time for the last marketing push, and Japan has decided to sum everything up in one “final” trailer. Give it a watch: While it’s mostly content we’ve already seen,…
Last month the Pokémon Company teased that a new website was on the way that’d let you explore Pokémon Sword & Shield’s Wild Area, and now it is available! Titled Wild Area Search, the website basically unfolds like Google Street View, as you explore what appears to be a model…
Yet another character is set to pummel their way into Dragon Ball FighterZ, and this time it’s the Dragon Ball Super version of Broly. While he’s yet to get a concrete release date other than “soon”, you can watch the big guy in action below:
Indie survival horror games Five Nights at Freddy’s, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 are headed to the Nintendo Switch eShop — all on November 29th, 2019. The first Five Nights at Freddy’s released on PC, Android, and iOS in 2014 and was fairly well-received by…
There’s only one spot left in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s first wave of DLC, and even though we know there are more characters coming after the Fighters Pass, it feels like it’s getting down to the wire for some of the most iconic franchises in gaming to get their chance…
The Pokémon Sword & Shield Zacian and Zamazenta Edition Switch Lite is officially available today. We’ve gone hands-on with the compact system in this new video. You can order your very own Zacian and Zamazenta Nintendo Switch Lite at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop today!
