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…
Get ready to look to the skies and chase down stars. For those who can’t wait to explore Alrest and happen to have a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on hand, it’s time to boot up your Switch or Wii U and wait for…
The folks over at My Gaming Boulevard were kind enough to give us an up-close look at all four of the upcoming Champions amiibo releases from the 4-pack in their latest unboxing video. Remember, the largest amiibo pack we’ve seen released so far is in the form of a 3-pack…
As announced earlier in the week, Breath of the Wild’s latest patch has dropped for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U versions, containing not only support for the Champion amiibo but also the free Xenoblade Chronicles 2 quest and Rex outfit. For those holding out hope that the Champion’s Ballad…
Almost exactly five years since its launch, Miiverse — Nintendo’s social network — has been put to rest. As someone who was beyond excited when it was first made available for the 3DS (back in December 2013), I can honestly say that this is a sad day. I have a…
Please understand: This newest edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return this Wednesday. Look forward to it, and more, this week! Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best,…
Possibly preparing for the holidays and how lucrative online shopping is, Nintendo of America has updated its online store with a few new products and some stellar deals if you held onto your Wii U. Ready to fill a stocking or two? A THROWBACK TO THE WII U Yes, I…
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…
Back in September we learned just what the Breath of the Wild Champion amiibo unlocked when scanned into the game, namely a helmet each themed after their respective Divine Beast. Now, via the Legend of Zelda’s Facebook page, we know just what these helms will alter stat-wise. All four…
Nintendo Wire writer, animator and all-around swell guy, Bobby Soto, swoops into the Smash Supremacy stage to sort out the shake-up between Kirby and Rosalina. Join the battle with the Smash Supremacy Patreon!
Less than 24 hours after it was announced the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Explorer’s Edition is now available on Amazon for pre-order. Make sure to head there soon if you want to secure this gorgeous edition for your ever-growing collection, as it’s sure to be a…
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…
Video game designer and artist Jools Watsham contributes his gaming expertise to help determine who will win between steel-jawed fighter Little Mac and the Steel/Fighting-type Pokémon, Lucario. Join the battle with the Smash Supremacy Patreon!
