What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Well folks, the time is here! Black Friday has arrived… on Thursday, naturally. Down below you’ll find Nintendo Wire’s list of fantastic deals on a variety of items all related to gaming in one way or another, ones that we’ve specially handpicked just for you this holiday season! Make sure…
Sad news Pokémon trainers around the world – the first Pokémon Sun & Moon Global Mission is a bust. Players were tasked with catching 100,000,000 Pokémon before December 12th ended yet the final number came up short, with trainers catching a “mere” 16,423,231, or 16.42%. Everyone who participated will receive…
Fire Emblem Fates and NES Remix badges continue to shuffle in and out of the Badge Arcade today. Those of you missing Pokédex entries for the Alolan starters will also be glad to know that Rowlet, Litten and Popplio catchers have returned! I personally made it a mission to adopt…
The 3DS port of Dragon Quest VIII comes with quite a few changes compared to the PS2 original, from the removal of random encounters to more scenes fleshing out the backstory of various characters. Perhaps the biggest change, however, is the addition of two party members – Red and Morrie,…
New loading screen text in the Japanese version of Miitomo may point to a Western release of the upcoming 3DS RPG Miitopia. Shared in a screenshot by Twitter user @tonyh24613, the loading text references the new game. “Have you heard of Miitopia for Nintendo 3DS? It’s an RPG for Mii…
Fans of farming, life sims, and finding that special someone rejoice: Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns will be coming West in a matter of months. The series feels right at home on the 3DS and knowing that it’s already been released in Japan makes the extra wait just a…
Pikmin scurry to the Badge Arcade today, along with another refresh of Fire Emblem Fates and NES Remix pixel badges. I have to say, it’s nice to see the underappreciated Zelda II get some recognition for once! EVERYTHING NEW Free play: No There was a problem getting your free…
More Fire Emblem: Fates and NES Remix badges barrel through the Arcade today. Grab pixel Samus, Donkey Kong and Dr. Mario while you can though, as they’re only sticking around until tomorrow! Free play? Nope. Gotta save it for those rainy days. Practice catcher: All the remaining Pokémon are…
The good folks over at GameXplain have uploaded a new video showcasing every amiibo costume in the recently released, Japanese exclusive, Miitopia. You can check it out below. No word yet on a localization of Miitopia, but stay tuned to Nintendo Wire for more news as it’s made available!
Super Mario Run isn’t even out yet but investors are already getting excited about the buzz surrounding Mario’s first official adventure on mobile with Super Mario Run. Since unveiling a new trailer on Wednesday evening alongside a gameplay reveal on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Nintendo’s stock has been…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Harvey and friends make a trip to camp New Leaf, Firebrand takes a break from harassing naked knights, and Samus’ most controversial adventure gets an-Other shot in the limelight. It’s a dismal day in the sales department, though that’s to be expected after the…
It’s a Swapdoodle shindig in the Badge Arcade this week! Celebrating Swapnote’s triumphant return under a new coat of paint a few weeks ago are brand new catchers of Nikki and friends, as well as a plenty of repeats for those who missed out in the past. There’s also a…
Hey, Zelda fans! Looking for a discount on one of the best SNES classics there ever was? Well, you’re in luck! The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is eligible for a 30% discount on both the 3DS and Wii U versions on My Nintendo. The discount costs…
