The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
We talk about the upcoming Fire Emblem Echoes and speculate on what mysteries the game’s amiibo may hold. Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts! Want to see more? Watch the full version of Episode 15 of the Nintendo Newscast! You…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Blue haired falchion wielding warriors join the fight for mobile supremacy, Yoshi adopts a pupper pal, and Konami reminds us it once made video games. It’s another slow week in the sales department. A slew of Toki Tori games are still significantly discounted through…
Starting today, apprentice Wiccans can finally design their own versions of Ashley’s house on their 3DS home screens with brand new WarioWare connector badges! You can even design some of the town around her infamous haunted mansion! If the gothic stylings of Ashley and Red aren’t to your liking, there’s…
We all knew this day was coming. The day that the mainstream media (well, Nickelodeon) would recognize Paper Mario: Color Splash as the triple-A Game of the Year contender that it really is. Since before the game even officially launched, we here at Nintendo Wire have been celebrating all things…
YouTube user NintenDaan has uploaded two new gameplay videos of Goodbye! BoxBoy! featuring the game’s Kirby series amiibo costumes. Goodbye! BoxBoy!’s compatibility with the Kirby series amiibo was revealed last month. Players who scan their Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede or Waddle Dee figures will unlock special costumes for character…
A new batch of discounts trickled in for My Nintendo rewards members today! Grab some hot cocoa, curl up by the fire, and treat yourself with up to 30% off the following fantastic games: Wii U 30% off Paper Mario – 30 Gold Points 20% off Game & Wario –…
Coming in fast on the strength of the two games released in the series, Azure Striker Gunvolt’s animation project is releasing soon. I’ve enjoyed both installments so far of the Gunvolt games, and I think they’re some of the best indie titles in the eShop. I must not be the…
For the second time this week, no new catchers enter the fray. Maybe that’s a good thing given the hundreds of Fire Emblem badges to collect! In celebration of the franchise’s first mobile release tomorrow, Fire Emblem: Fates badges have awakened in the Badge Arcade, giving players another chance to…
During a corporate strategy meeting this evening in Japan, Nintendo has reconfirmed its position on the fate of the Nintendo 3DS platform in wake of the Nintendo Switch launch. In the meeting, Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima stated that the 3DS will not compete against the Nintendo Switch, and followed the…
Image & Form Games took to Twitter today to tease an upcoming announcement at PAX East coming up in March. Front and center on the shelf stands what appears to be a Rusty amiibo from the SteamWorld franchise. We're bringing SteamWorld Project 2017 to PAX East in March! Which means…
Fire Emblem blazes strong in today’s update, exorcising the vast majority of Yo-Kai Watch 2 badges haunting the Badge Arcade all week long. In celebration of the franchise’s first mobile release next week, Fire Emblem: Fates badges awaken in the Badge Arcade, giving players another chance to recruit all their…
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 20 years since Harvest Moon was introduced to the world. Originally launched on the Super Nintendo back in June of 1997, the Harvest Moon series has now graced consoles ranging from the original Game Boy to smart devices like the iPhone. To celebrate…
