This article was originally published back in 2017 as part of our Zelda look-back series. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was the very first Zelda game I ever got to experience, and what a good game to start off with. I was far too young to…
Tampering with Pokémon’s movesets may seem insignificant, but for one Japanese man, it could lead to jail time and a hefty fine. According to the Japanese website NHK, and reported originally by IGN, A 36-year-old named Yoshihiro Yamakawa was arrested this week in Kyoto after being caught modifying data in…
A few weeks back, attendees to GDC 2024 shared pictures of Nintendo’s presentation about the development of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. While those photos revealed some unused Wonder Effects from the game, we didn’t get all of the behind-the-scenes details about why Nintendo passed on those concepts or how the…
Ho, noble burrowers! We stand on the cusp of something long-buried, with the long-awaited King of Cards and Showdown expansions in the last stages of their development, according to Yacht Club Games. While we don’t have a date for these (sadly), there’s some great news for anyone who’s somehow missed…
While the cast of Persona Q was already massive, its follow-up is going all-out by not only including the casts of Persona 3 and 4 but also the full batch of Phantom Thieves from 5 and even Persona 3 Portable’s female main character. The latest trailer for the localization focuses…
As April winds down, it’s once again time for Nintendo to bring investors up-to-speed with another financial report, this time covering the entire 2018 Fiscal Year ending March 2019. In terms of hardware, there wasn’t a huge budge from the January report, as the Switch went from 32.27 million units…
It’s been a long time in the making but now it finally has a release date – Shakedown Hawaii will launch on May 7th! The sequel to the Retro City Rampage, a loving homage to Grand Theft Auto and decades worth of pop culture, Shakedown Hawaii takes things 16-bit with…
Happy April! As we enter this month, we can look forward to new My Nintendo rewards. Need a new wallpaper calendar and want to continue the cardboard hype train in celebrating Yoshi’s Crafted World? This batch of Platinum Point goodies is crafted perfectly for you. Taking a page from Kirby’s…
Over two years ago, Pokémon Trainers from all over the world could explore a new region, Alola. Later this year, we’ll be able to traverse yet another, Galar, thanks to Pokémon Sword & Shield on the Nintendo Switch. In the meantime, crafting a near unbeatable team in Sun & Moon/Ultra…
Smash Bros. isn’t the only way for Nintendo fans to get some Phantom Thieving done this year, as Atlus confirmed Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth would be heading west this summer back in January. Marketing has been a slow trickle since then, but things are picking up with this new…
Eight years ago today, I went to my local Toys”R”Us and picked up my sleek, Cosmo Black 3DS system. I always tell myself the 3DS isn’t that old, but it’s actually been out for quite some time now. Since then, I’ve finished middle school, high school, and I’m just about…
Editor’s Note: The following article was written to have a satirical and jealous sounding tone. As game collectors ourselves, the Nintendo Wire team has nothing but respect and admiration for Mr. Monteiro’s amazing achievement. This one’s sure to make collectors and completionists alike tenuous for completely different reasons — Antonio Romero…
Kirby’s Epic Yarn might be the cutest game ever made. When it was revealed and released on Wii nearly ten years ago, hearts everywhere melted at the sights and sounds of a game where danger was low and charm was high. It may not have been the most “Kirby” game…
Back in January, Atlus USA announced that Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth would be heading to 3DS systems across North America and Europe this June. Now, we’ve got a look at some gameplay from the localized version, showing key story beats and some combat. Check it out: This…
This is going to be EPIC! We test out all of the compatible amiibo in Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn in our latest video. Have a watch:
