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,…
Earlier this year, Nintendo was able to successfully get the Yuzu Switch emulator removed from the original GitHub repository it was distributed from. While that was a done and dusted legal case and the emulator’s creators were put out of business, the old axiom about the internet remains true: once…
Yesterday morning, the renowned leaker Pyoro caused a stir on Twitter by teasing a picture of a 1990 Nintendo World Championship cartridge. The internet quickly went mad with speculation, with theories about the cryptic tweet spreading like wildfire. pic.twitter.com/xvxNbN3cPV — Pyoro (@Pyoro_X) May 2, 2024 But. today, the mystery has…
We’re just a few weeks away from the highly anticipated Link’s Awakening remake, and IGN recently got to go hands-on with the title, including the new Chamber Dungeon mode. In a new gameplay video, Bill Trinen and IGN’s Jonathon Dornbush challenge each other to their nefarious dungeon creations. The video…
For a distilled take of competitive puzzle gameplay, there’s no beating Puyo Puyo Champions. Trimming nearly everything but the gameplay itself, it’s great for fans as-is — but what about people new to scene? Happy to say, Sega’s finally got you covered! Lessons Mode and Challenge Mode are coming…
While I’m happy with my release day Switch, there’s a lot to love about the upcoming Switch Lite. More portable, affordable, and available in some sweet colors; it’s no wonder Nintendo’s keen to show how anyone can enjoy their system. Just check out these two new ads to see for…
Breath of the Wild is the game that keeps on giving. It’s been out two-and-a-half years (to the day, I might add), yet people are still constantly discovering new exploits and ways to play. This time, Reddit user charlieboy95 has uncovered a new, efficient way to speed up the fishing…
Like clockwork, Nintendo has announced that another Nintendo Direct is on the way for the month of September! It promises to be 40 minutes long, so here’s hoping we see plenty of announcements. Tune in 9/4 at 3pm PT for a #NintendoDirect featuring roughly 40 minutes of information focused…
Playtonic has announced a date for Yooka-Laylee’s first side-scrolling adventure, and it’s arriving sooner than you might have expected – October 8th. Publisher Team17 confirmed the date alongside a new trailer that highlights the return of Tonics which can change up the game’s visuals. It’s also confirmed that…
Just as expected, the trio of starters for Pokémon Sword & Shield are receiving the plush treatment officially through the Pokémon Center. Sure, we’ve already got a pretty close look at the huge cushions San-Ei will be releasing in the near future, but it’s about time we see something coming…
Japanese convenience stores help make many things easier, and that includes game shopping. New displays for the eShop (and other platforms) are featuring what might be the most anticipated digital delight in a long time — Banjo & Kazooie. Thanks to @PushDustIn, photos of these displays are available. They don’t…
It’s officially September now, and that means Link’s Awakening is only a few weeks away. It’s not just the game though, as that adorable amiibo is launching same day. Thanks to Nintendo UK, we’ve gotten to see its functionality feature in action. By tapping in, Shadow Link can…
Are you ready for September? Some truly amazing games and new amiibo are releasing this month! We showcase everything you need to know about the next few weeks in this latest episode of Nintendo Wire’s Release Preview!
Nothing really screams ‘90s gaming nostalgia for me quite like the PlayStation era of Final Fantasy games. Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX are three of the most iconic games in RPG history, all with very distinct styles, storytelling, and tone. Final Fantasy VII was applauded for its modern take…
Based on a leak from Nintendo UK, it’s looking quite likely that we’ll be seeing a character from SNK join the cast of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. With plenty of experience when it comes to fighting games as well as a solid place in video game hardware history via the…
