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…
Pokémon Day 2024 has come and gone, and while the major news was the shock announcement of the second installment of the Legends series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, there were numerous updates to the mobile games! Pokémon GO celebrates Pokémon Horizons Pokémon GO will feature Pikachu with Cap’s hat,…
As reported by Stephen Totilo on Twitter, it looks as if Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the Yuzu emulator creators, Team Yuzu, alleging that their technology “illegally circumvents Nintendo’s software encryption” and potentially “facilitates piracy.” As with previous lawsuits against cheat makers, Nintendo is seeking damages against the company…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
It’s the 28th anniversary of the release of Pokémon Red & Green in Japan, and that means it’s Pokémon Day! The tradition of fans across the world waking up bright and early (or not early at all, depending on the timezone) to watch a new presentation has lived on for…
Happy Pokémon Day, trainers! The latest Pokémon Presents will soon be here and you can watch it live below at 9 a.m. ET. We’ll be sure to bring you the biggest news as it comes in!
Everyone is eagerly awaiting news about Nintendo’s follow-up to the Switch hybrid console. The expectation was that Nintendo would be releasing a potential Switch 2 by the end of 2024, but now it seems likely that we won’t have our hands on the new console until March 2025 at the…
Now that the last Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo has been revealed, Nintendo Wire’s Jason Ganos and Tj Cencula discuss the future of the figures. Is this the end, or just the beginning? Whatever happens to amiibo in the coming months, all I can say is thank…
Last year’s Nitro Deck from CRKD is probably one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories. It comes in several breathtaking colors and special editions, feels premium in your hands, and works with the original Switch models or the OLED Switch, taking the place of the Joy-Con attached to the sides…
In light of the recent announcement that the cult classic Mother 3 will yet again see a Japan only release, the outcry for action has reached new heights. The fanbase has been pleading for a localized version ever since the game’s release all the way back in 2006; despite this,…
Another day, another new physical reward from My Nintendo! This time around the service is offering up fans a cute little sticker sheet for fans of Splatoon that features Agent 8, Pearl Drone, and a little Octoling — just in time for the Side Order DLC’s release. The…
Folks, it’s Nintendo Direct week! After another couple of weeks (which felt like years) of speculation, the latest Partner Showcase aired on February 21, 2024. As one of the newer additions to the Nintendo Wire crew and definitely the resident sicko of the group, I found myself hyped up over…
With the final Super Smash Bros. series amiibo finally released as well as the amiibo Tag Team Tournament returning soon, many people may be wanting to do some amiibo training. While it is a fairly straightforward procedure on the surface, there’s a lot that goes into it and a lot…
