It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved and iconic mascot, Francis. He was stepped on in a freak walking accident by an unnamed Wiki admin. He will always remain in our hearts, and on the bottom of our shoes.
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Francis the Rugged Rhino Beetle on top of a sea of hearts.
On this special April 1st, we are proud to introduce Zelda Wiki's new mascot: Francis the Rugged Rhino Beetle! We found him on a tree in the middle of the forest. We love him very much.
Nintendo and Illumination are going really hard in marketing the Super Mario Galaxy movie and they've announced the first brand new Mario TV series in 30 years alongside it! Introducing... Toad! www.mariowiki.com/Toad_(televi...
Say, my polymorphic pal, do you think the humans would be flattered if we made a page for THEM?
Hm, if my memory serves their base stats weren't very high - that must have been why they needed us to protect them!
Screencap of EP001 faturing Ash and Pikachu
Today is the 29th anniversary of the Pokémon animated series, first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997!
It still airs and currently has over 1,300 main series episodes, 23 movies, and several side stories.
https://bulbapedia.b
Introducing our new Ai assistant!
As part of our efforts to modernize, Nookipedia is introducing a new "Facts from Ai" service! Ai is now available across the wiki to give you quick and interesting facts to help you on your Animal Crossing journey.
Welcome to NIWA, Wiki Kirby!
We're pleased to welcome the French Wiki Kirby to the Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance! ⭐
Wiki Kirby is our fourth French member, joining @splatoonwiki-fr.bsky.social, @wikimario.fr, and @zeldawikifr.bsky.social.
Pay them a visit and a warm welcome: wiki-kirby.fr
Sure did! But you'll have to wait til tomorrow to open it.
#ChibiRobo #PhotoOfTheDay
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the Schmault Dwellers who celebrate, from all of us at the Independent Fallout Wiki!
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!! ❤️ 🎄 ❤️
Animal Crossing graphic showing Jingle the reindeer and a girl Animal Crossing villager next to a festive tree in a wreath. Red text says "Merry Christmas".
A very merry Toy Day, Christmas, and holiday season to all! 🎄
Attached: Animal Crossing artwork featured in Nintendo Online Magazine in 2001
Our French cousins @wikimario.fr joined the Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance. Bienvenue!
Welcome to NIWA, Wiki Mario!
We're pleased to welcome our third French member into the Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance!
Please give a warm welcome to @wikimario.fr, founded in 2009 and newly independent this year.
wikimario.fr
Celebrating 15 years of Nookipedia!
Happy birthday to...us! 🎂 It has been 15 years since Nookipedia was founded on October 23, 2010.
Thank you to all our readers, fans, editors, and staff over the years! We look forward to many more years of playing and covering #AnimalCrossing.
Join us for NIWA's Cross-Wiki Week 2025. Edit wikis for a chance to win an eShop card!
Our 2025 Cross-Wiki Week is underway! 🎉
Through September 29th, help us celebrate Nintendo's anniversary by contributing to NIWA wikis you don't normally edit for a chance to win one of two $20 eShop gift cards.
Learn more and sign up:
niwanetwork.org/cross-wiki-w...
On est très heureux de vous annoncer notre affiliation à l'association NIWA ! 🎉🥳
Elle regroupe de nombreux wikis indépendants en lien avec les univers de Nintendo ! N'hésitez pas à jeter un coup d'œil et leur apporter votre soutien ! 🔥
Welcome Zelda Wiki FR
It's dangerous to go alone...so we are pleased to announce our second French member! A big welcome to @zeldawikifr.bsky.social as the latest member of the Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance.
Zelda Wiki FR launched in May 2008 and became independent in May 2025.
fr.zeldawiki.wiki/wiki/Zelda_W...
Screenshot of the Zelda Wiki home page.
Today marks 20 years since Zelda Wiki was created!
To celebrate the occasion, please welcome Zelda Wiki ES, our new Spanish language wiki for The Legend of Zelda!
❤️Happy Valentine's Day!❤️
Here are some #Kirby-themed valentines from last year you can send to that special Waddle-Dee-light in your life!
Happy Valentines Day from all of us at the Independent Fallout Wiki!
Happy Valentine's Day from the Chibi-Robo! Wiki ❤️
#ChibiRobo #PhotoOfTheDay
NIWA has turned 15 years old!
Our alliance was formed on February 14, 2010, with just 3 members (@bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net, @mariowiki.com, and @zeldawiki.bsky.social). We've since grown to 40 member wikis across 4 languages. Thank you to all our members, editors, and readers over the years! 🎉
Professor Oak and Bulbasaur work at the computer together
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of Bulbapedia, the world’s largest Pokémon wiki!
Hirohiko Araki's 2025 New Year Card
jojo-news.com/2024/12/31/h...
Happy New Years to and from all of our wonderful community members and staff members of the Independent Fallout Wiki and the Fallout fan base. Thank you for for all your continued support over the years and we all look forward to another great year.
#IndependentFalloutWiki
Happy New Year everyone! 🎊🥳🎆 For today's trivia, while the Human World celebrates New Year's every year, in the Devildom, celebrations only happen every 100 years. This was explained by Lucifer in the Devilgram "A Special Ceremony."
#ObeyMe
#ObeyMeTrivia
In 2024, the Chibi-Robo! Wiki went independent AND joined the NIWA Network! What great things await us in 2025?
Happy New Year!
#ChibiRobo #PhotoOfTheDay #HappyNewYear
Happy New Year! I hope 2025 goes great for everyone!!!!
Kirby took a rest throughout 2024. But we’re getting a new Kirby game this year! I can feel it…
An image with Tom Nook, Timmy, Tommy, and Isabelle with the caption "Happy New Year!"
The Nookipedia team wishes you a happy new year! 🎉
Shiba from The World Ends with You saying, "Greetings, sheeple of NIWA!"
Greetings, sheeple of NIWA! Got some red hot news for ya: we've got a new affiliate, "The Wiki Ends With You"! This wiki is dedicated to the The World Ends with You video game franchise.
Give them a warm welcome and visit: twewy.wiki