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…
The new Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global 2024 event is almost here! Leading up to this event, Trainers can prepare with the Into the Wild event. Toxel debuts worldwide, Dialga and Palkia’s Origin Formes are back in Five-Star Raids, Dynamax Drilbur will be featured in a Max Mondays event (so…
From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokémon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokémon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems…
Update: Thanks to a tweet from Nintendo of America, we now know the stage will be called Shifty Station here, and it will be able to change between Splatfests. This should give some variety to the competitions! The new tweet is included below, followed by the original article. A new…
While it’s released on other platforms, the Switch version of Rime is still lost at sea and waiting to make landfall. While there’s still no word on when exactly it’ll come, Amazon Spain may’ve revealed a little something for fans who’ve been waiting patiently. Featuring a collector’s box, soundtrack CD…
Arcades were a huge part of my childhood, more often than not I visited them with my family. It was thanks to my mom that I developed an appreciation for Pac-Man, and from that I started to explore Namco’s larger lineup of classics. Make no mistake, these games are some…
A tweet from the Japanese Splatoon 2 profile has shown off how you’ll be able to keep tabs on your friends during Splatfests. Trying to put a squad together to represent your condiment choice? You can scope out who’s a ketchup comrade or a (misguided) mayo miscreant via the Nintendo…
Please understand: This newest edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return soon. Look forward to it, and more! Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap: Weekend Edition! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most…
Heads up, squid kids! The details of Splatoon 2’s next Splatfest have just been announced. The game’s first proper, post-release Splatfest will be pitting Mayo against Ketchup, and will take place on August 4th, starting at 9:00 p.m. PST and will run until 9:00 p.m. PST on August 5th. This…
Lucky Nintendo Wire writer, Splatoon expert and Switch devotee Logan Plant got his hands on the gorgeous neon green and pink Joy-Cons, imported all the way from Japan. While we’re all still (understandably) bummed that these dazzling controllers never made the trek over to the states, we’re at least grateful…
Most of the titles on offer at the Nintendo Summer of Play were ones I had already managed to try before, but away from the massive lines for Splatoon 2 and ARMS was a humble little station holding Flip Wars for the Nintendo Switch. When I picked up the Joy-Con…
The original Splatoon made waves upon its initial release back in 2015, proving a fresh take on a genre typically plagued by uninspired tropes, muted color palettes and muscular Michaels. A quirky competitive shooter where fashion-savvy squid kids quite literally paint the town red, the game quickly super jumped to…
UPDATE: It’s official! Retro City Rampage DX is coming to the Nintendo Switch on August 3rd, according to a tweet sent out this morning by the game’s developer. Check out the launch trailer for the game below! Get ready for another fantastic Switch port! Vblank Entertainment has just…
With 30 years of history, you’d be hard-pressed to find an American fan who knows the ins and outs of Dragon Quest. Practically a cultural institution back in Japan, Dragon Quest hasn’t been nearly as successful here, though that’s thankfully been changing for a handful of years now. You can…
Yet another beloved indie gem is on its way to the Nintendo Switch, though this time around it’s quite recent. Tequila Works’ The Sexy Brutale has been rated by PEGI in Europe and was just confirmed for release in Japan by Nippon Ichi Software (via Perfectly Nintendo.) The Sexy Brutale…
