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,…
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…
Days after going live, the rest of the Hyrule Warriors: Definite Edition site has been activated. Pages dedicated to characters, maps, game modes, the battle system, and gallery have new images from the Switch version of this mashup of the series’ Wii U and 3DS versions. Only seven characters have…
Nintendo of America has just released a short new trailer for the upcoming Bayonetta 1 & 2 collection coming to the Nintendo Switch on February 16th. Check it out below. You can pre-order your copy of Bayonetta 1 & 2 at Amazon today!
Earlier today, GameXplain posted a video showcasing some new footage from the upcoming Kirby Star Allies, and in it, we get confirmation that amiibo support is indeed in the game. The screenshot gives us a look at the main menu that also features an amiibo logo directly below the “Exit…
Platformers aren’t known for their riveting narratives. Push start, watch a brief introductory cinematic of nefarious ne’er-do-wells threatening the status quo, and it’s off to saving princesses, staking vampire lords and (Mega) busting up twirly mustached scientists. “Gameplay is king!” we shout, pledging our allegiance to the gods of gaming…
It’s easy to get lost in your own life. Sometimes plans don’t work out or you never really had one to begin with, making that awkward trek back to square one all the more frustrating. Doubly so when you stumble back into a place you thought you knew so well…
Get ready to shop til you drop and fire ink til they pop: Arowana Mall is the next map coming to Splatoon 2. Any squidkids worth their seasalt already know the ins and outs of this narrow shopping center, but for those of you more fresh to the Inkopolis scene…
Just in time for for ARMS’ next Party Crash, a new update has landed for the game bringing it to Version 5.1. Biff teased the announcement last night on Twitter and with the patch notes available, we know exactly what is coming to a fighting ring near you. Have plenty…
The next time you find yourself immersed in the expansive land of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you might find a new patch installed or be prompted to download it. Yes, there’s no new content coming to Breath of the Wild, but there are some…
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…
Nintendo of America has announced on Twitter that Nintendo Switch Online services will launch in September 2018. #NintendoSwitch Online will launch in September 2018! pic.twitter.com/h3Rpeyymsx — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 1, 2018 Originally announced all the way back in January 2017, Nintendo Switch Online will allow players to…
Party Crash #5, “Innovative Metal,” has been announced for ARMS, pitting characters Springtron and Kid Cobra against each other. Now a semi-regular event for ARMS, Party Crash takes over its Party Match mode for several days and provides fast-paced fights with different rules (Bonus Events) that change on five to…
The Rocket League team has just shared its roadmap for Spring 2018. This year it’s working on a new update schedule that will alternate between Content Updates (new Competitive Seasons, Maps, Events, and DLC) and Feature Updates (Tournaments or Cross-Platform Parties). Those on the team are hoping that this new…
