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…
Destiny Connect, NIS’ latest JRPG, launches for the Nintendo Switch today in North America. To mark the occasion a new launch trailer has been uploaded to the official Nintendo YouTube channel, and it runs through the story and battle mechanics in a snappy fashion. Give it a watch: …
When Nintendo supports a controller for four hardware generations, you know they’ve got a winner in your hands. That’s the life of the GameCube controller, kept alive through just how perfect it is for Super Smash Bros. and, frankly, in general. While there are ways to use the original with…
Upcoming Nintendo Switch-exclusive game Bubble Bobble 4 Friends will be getting a limited run of physical versions — both in Standard and Collector’s flavors. Any further introduction may very well be unnecessary as we're dealing with one of the greatest video game IPs ever! 👾 Bubble Bobble 4 Friends…
Over the weekend Kadokawa Games announced that their smash-hit visual novel Root Letter would be getting a sequel in Japan – Root Film. Now PQube has announced that it’ll be bringing the game to North America and Europe with a freshly localized announcement trailer. Give it a watch: …
Many modern indie games wear their influences on their sleeves, but one aesthetic that has been rarely emulated is that of the original Star Fox for the Super Nintendo. Being one of the earliest 3D games on a Nintendo platform, it has a very unique look, with chunky polygons and…
As Halloween approaches, so does another spooky adventure with the ever-cowardly Luigi, as he ventures into the haunted hotel at the heart of Luigi’s Mansion 3. To celebrate the occasion, and the season, Tetris 99’s next Maximus Cup will doll the game up with a spooky new theme. Check it…
One of the hardest parts about starting a new workout routine is keeping the motivation to keep on going – I know this firsthand. It wasn’t until Nintendo released the Wii Fit that I was able visualize my progress and keep motivated to reach my goals. Now, here we are,…
Steelbooks are highly coveted collectibles for players these days, especially those who reside in the US. Other regions, namely Asia and Europe, have been receiving a steady stream of steelbook offers for the latest Nintendo Switch titles for some time now. That’s why any news at all regarding a steelbook…
Nintendo has issued an apology for consumer confusion surrounding the content within the upcoming enhanced port of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE for Nintendo Switch and has promised full refunds for those who pre-ordered the game through the Nintendo Switch eShop and My Nintendo Store. Yesterday, it was revealed that Tokyo…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
If you’ve been an avid Pokémon player for the 20+ years it’s been on Nintendo consoles, you’re probably already very well-versed in the routine that kicks off when beginning a new game’s adventure. Meet some characters, talk to the Professor, pick your starter, and so on. Well, Sword & Shield…
Fans of Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory, today is the day! The two titles have been brought together for the Switch. That’s right, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition is now available for Nintendo’s hybrid system. This is your chance to dive into…
