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…
Turn-based JRPG fans rejoice as Octopath Traveler has surpassed 1 million units sold worldwide in under a month! The news comes via Nintendo of Europe’s Twitter feeds, which also feature an accompanying piece of official artwork to celebrate the milestone. Thanks to your incredible support, #OCTOPATHTRAVELER has now shipped…
Probably the first fighting game character I think of when it comes to SNK’s lineup of characters is Terry Bogard. Seems like he can show up anywhere, and that includes even within SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. Take a look at the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters mainstay’s surprising…
We previously reported on this new Switch Adjustable Charging Stand, and it looks like Nintendo’s decided to spotlight it in a brief product video. Showing off the compact design and range of adjustability for the stand, it’s a handy accessory for anyone who likes to play in tabletop mode wherever…
Video games are one of the most complex forms of entertainment to create, whether done with a handful of people or a company of hundreds. As you can imagine, this simple observation is especially true when tackling a project solo — a commendable accolade only a revered few can claim….
Mario’s managed to steal another Broodal’s style and this time it’s my favorite of the family. With an oh-so-stylish purple dress and the kind of hat that just makes you say, “Wow, this would be perfect for flying around in while dropping bombs,” this new Hariet set is a must-have…
After launching alongside the Nintendo Switch last year, Super Bomberman R has been quite the hit for Konami, and the company has regularly updated the game with familiar cameo characters and more besides. Now, it’s been revealed that the game has crossed the one million units sold mark, and they’ve…
At this year’s Nintendo Gaming Lounge, held during San Diego Comic-Con, 64 teenagers were able to participate in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Arcadian Team Tournament. This made for one of the first big events for the game after the E3 Smash Invitational, and unlike the first, it was open…
When it comes to stages in Super Smash Bros., sometimes a simple layout with a dynamic background is best. No obstacles or heavy gimmicks, just distilled design and the beauty of its original Nintendo world. Star Fox’s Lylat Cruise captures that perfectly, taking players through a vast galaxy in the…
Last night Mario Tennis Aces received its newest update, and while the majority of changes were balance tweaks, there are a few new additions, including what I’d call steps in the right direction towards remedying some of the game’s issues. Most importantly, a new type of Free Play match has…
One of our favorite baddies in the Super Mario series is just about ready to take up its racket in Mario Tennis Aces! That’s right, folks: Blooper serves as August’s new character for the game, and it’ll become available for those who participate in this month’s online tournament — taking…
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…
Gamescom, Europe’s biggest gaming event, is almost here, and Nintendo has revealed its full plans. Super Mario Party will get its public playable debut, while exciting upcoming titles like Smash Bros. Ultimate and Dark Souls: Remastered will also be on the showfloor. Official livestreams will also run concurrent with the…
