This past weekend, Sega held a closed network test for their upcoming kart racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PlayStation 5. To say that I had fun would be an understatement. For the three days that the beta was online, my living room sounded like an arcade — character one-liners being…
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…
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…
Fans of game carts and extra goodies, gather ’round: Vblank Entertainment is here to bring you a fun pack of Nintendo Switch collectibles! The developer announced back in October that Retro City Rampage DX would be hitting retailers in physical form with two available options: Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition….
Known as a love letter to classic RPGs, The Longest Five Minutes on the Nintendo Switch is sure to charm players who have a passion for 16-bit style and retro inspired music. Nippon Ichi Software has created a sweet, lighthearted comedy mixed with a powerful story, giving people an opportunity…
It’s been a long time coming but Nintendo fans will soon be able to play Yooka-Laylee. Playtonic has announced via their official blog that the Switch version will land on December 14th, with eShop pre-orders opening on the 7th. Yooka-Laylee is a throwback to classic Nintendo 64 platformers…
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 releases this Friday, the last of Nintendo’s big releases for the year. But calling what should be a niche JRPG a “big release” is, in and of itself, a rather intriguing thing. Most wouldn’t call the Xenoblade franchise – or its spiritual predecessors – big names in…
Originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in early 2012, almost a year-on from the system’s launch, Resident Evil: Revelations showed just how capable the little system could be. Sure, we had beautiful games like Pilotwings Resort and Ocarina of Time 3D in that first year, but very few attempted realistic…
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…
Fans and critics alike have speculated the Nintendo Switch to be a hot toy this holiday season, and Adobe Digital Insights has the data to back up all the positive claims. With the console being available in the market for nine months and the high success of its sales, Nintendo…
Now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday have come and gone, Cyber Monday is here for those who are still in search of holiday presents for friends and family. From gaming consoles to accessories, we’re gathering a bunch of our favorite finds that retailers are listing throughout the day. Be sure…
Back when the early Nintendo Switch lineup was revealed, one of the games that really caught my eye was Disgaea 5 Complete. That wasn’t without reason, as when I finally got to play it myself it left a very good impression. Don’t just take my word for it though: …
It’s time to dust off your chef hat and prepare to make some delectable meals: a physical version of Overcooked will be hitting North American retailers on February 13th! Attention chefs! We're aiming to release the boxed version of Overcooked on Feb 13th in UK, Europe and North America…
One thing we love here at Nintendo Wire is unique Nintendo themed merchandise. If you’re a fan of ARMS and collectible capsule toys, you’re in luck. Japanese toy company Takara Tomy-Arts has just unveiled a series of ARMS themed keychains. Each keychain is a tiny replica of your favorite…
Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, showcasing the game’s story. Check it out below, but be warned of spoilers if you want to go into the adventure blind. &nsbp; Xenoblade Chronicles 2 launches in North America and Europe on Friday, December 1st.
