Nintendo is continuing its trend of offering obscure or childhood favorite N64 games to Nintendo Switch Online. Not long ago, we unexpectedly received Rare’s cult classic destruction simulator/time attack extravaganza Blast Corps. Before that, 1080 Snowboarding filled the arcade Snowboarding game spot on Nintendo Switch left by the absence of…
It may have been obvious to fans that the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 would be taking some elements from the 2001 Dreamcast title Sonic Adventure 2, but the connections might be going deeper than anticipated. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Sonic 3 producer Toby Ascher that the…
What’s that carving down the slopes of nostalgia, big stupid noses guiding to a ski lift? Why, it’s Snowboard Kids! The fan-favorite N64 racing game that continues to elude the Switch Online service is getting a little more love from the folks at Fangamer. No strangers to Atlus merch, this…
We’ve got another new amiibo on the way! This Link’s Awakening figure, just shown off at E3, can be utilized in-game in a unique way. When tapped within a Chamber Dungeon, the amiibo adds a “plus effect” – a new gameplay variant added to an existing room. This amiibo adds…
While they didn’t show up in the Direct, Nintendo has confirmed some new amiibo for later in 2019 and early next year! Leading the pack is a brand new Link’s Awakening Link amiibo, carrying that game’s art style and a sweet plastic shine. He’ll be available starting September 20th. …
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 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 a…
The rumors were true! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update 3.1.0 is now live. The update brings support for Labo VR and additional amiibo functionality, including online play! Patch Notes: Version 3.1.0 Offline You can use the Toy-Con VR Goggles to enjoy Smash in VR mode via the Games & More…
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 a…
After both Super Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild received Labo VR support, it only seemed natural that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would get it in some form too, but it may be happening even sooner than anticipated. SSBUBot, a Twitter feed that pulls server update information, discovered text…
Last week, various gaming outlets were treated to an hour behind the “Pardon our Dust” construction signs of Super Mario Maker 2. Now with the embargo lifted, videos and articles are being published detailing hands-on impressions, what’s new, what’s missing, and more. Here’s a roundup of some of the new…
The next round of Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures has begun production, with Isabelle, Snake, and Pokémon Trainer figures receiving updated CPSIA certificates of compliance on Monday, May 20th. The three upcoming amiibo figures have each received a month of production in May, in line with the official release…
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…
We’ve unboxed all the newly released amiibo: Ken, Daisy, and Young Link! Watch in the video below. You can buy the figures for your own collection on Amazon. (Please keep in mind that stock may fluctuate, so you’ll want to check back another time if the amiibo you’re looking for…
Thanks to Nintendo’s trusty CPSIA page, we can always see what toys are being manufactured. This page is the place to find any updates with amiibo — past, present, or future. Recently, we noticed that Mipha and Wolf Link were being reprinted. We were perplexed as to why, until Nintendo…
