In the weeks since Apple announced that it was relaxing its App Store policies regarding emulators, we’ve seen a few emulators for Nintendo systems come and go for various reasons, like iGBA being delisted for using entirely stolen code or an NES emulator that was uploaded and approved before being…
Go back in your mind to the early days of gaming. The year is 1982, Mario isn’t a household name yet, Pac-Man is taking over arcades, and you’re headed to the store to check out what’s new in the Atari library. Odds are if you were an avid video game…
After having its imminent early access release announced just yesterday, it’s looking like early technical tests for Hades II have begun. Developer Supergiant Games doesn’t want anyone left out of the fun though, so they’re live streaming the technical test in multiple places to make sure everyone can get their…
Spring is in the air, and once again, Nintendo is here to spread some love with a beautiful assortment of new Animal Crossing products — if you’re in Japan. However, like with all good things, there’s always a catch. The items we’re about to introduce aren’t your typical storebought goodies….
Princess Peach: Showtime has officially launched today, and Nintendo is celebrating the occasion with a dedicated pair of Pastel Pink Joy-Con! Wait? Haven’t we seen these before? If these Joy-Con look familiar, you’re not going crazy. While it’s the first time we’ve seen this color for the right Joy-Con, a…
Just a few days ago, our first look at the Link figma from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dropped via leaks on Reddit and YouTube. The figure itself is incredibly detailed and all the extras from the DX version really impressed us here at Nintendo Wire, though…
Fans of the Banjo & Kazooie series, get ready! No, it isn’t a new game just yet, but rather a new piece of merchandise to add to your collection. If you enjoy this iconic duo of the late ’90s and are looking to represent that love in a physical form,…
Japanese toy company Sanei has announced that it will be rereleasing a trio of plushes from Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon to coincide with the release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. Originally released over ten years ago (!) when the 3DS original first made the rounds, these plushes include one of…
Good Smile has consistently led the way in crafting some of the most stunning and intricately detailed Nintendo collectibles available. Over the past few years, I’ve been an avid collector of the figma line, and undoubtedly, they stand out as some of my all-time favorite pieces in my Nintendo collection….
For the past few years, Build-A-Bear has been building up to something magical with their line of Pokémon plushies. Sure, we got Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, all the Eeveelutions, and even a MASSIVE Charizard, but none of them could ever stack up to what’s arrived today. That’s right, folks! After…
It’s certainly fair to call Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door the most anticipated upcoming game we know of for this year. Scheduled for release on the 23rd of May, pre-orders for the game are live at all the places one might expect. If you’re just interested in getting the game,…
With a little over three months left until the release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, the excitement among fans continues to grow exponentially. Just yesterday pre-orders for the game went live on the Nintendo Store and on the eShop, so if you’re interested in securing your purchase in advance you…
In a collaboration that makes ZERO sense but is 100% welcome, Hello Kitty has partnered with Yu-Gi-Oh to release plushies for the newest McDonald’s Happy Meal toys! There are ten plushies available in this set, featuring iconic characters from both franchises. For Yu-Gi-Oh fans and Hello Kitty aficionados, you can…
As announced earlier in the week, Lego held a small stream for MAR10 Day that unveiled what was next for Lego Mario. The video may be slightly cringe-inducing, but the lineup of new sets looks to further capitalize on all of the nostalgia surrounding Lego Mario. First up was the…
Less than a year has passed since the Super Mario Bros. Movie dominated at worldwide box offices wordwide, and the teams at Nintendo and Illumination are wasting no time on the next installment! Today, Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri officially confirmed that the sequel to the Mario Bros. Movie…
