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…
More Pokémon swarm the Badge Arcade today featuring Gen V starters. Free play?: Not today. Let’s all sigh with Snivy. Practice catcher: The remaining pixel video game console badges are powering down from the Arcade tomorrow, so grab whatever you can before they’re out of stock! There’s still a…
The release of the 3DS port of last year’s Super Mario Maker is just under a month away. If you’re in the UK and are interested in the game you may be in luck for some added goodies, as Nintendo is offering a variety of pre-order bonuses via several retailers….
Here’s a fun tidbit of info for new and old Animal Crossing players: Thanks to the big update Nintendo gave us a few days ago, we can now customize the standard New 3DS and Wii U in New Leaf. These two newly added items can be picked up in the…
Japan’s least favorite Pokémon Simisear blazes into the Badge Arcade today, along with a bunch of returning pixel video game consoles and cartridges. Free play? Yes! Though, sadly, even Emolga wouldn’t waste a free play on on that pyromaniac primate. Practice catcher: All the pixel GBA cartridge badges are…
The 3DS version of Super Mario Maker was revealed a couple months back during a Nintendo Direct, but among the game’s rather long list of seemingly missing features compared to the Wii U version was amiibo compatibility. It appeared that the 3DS port would be missing one of the original’s…
UPDATE: Nintendo of Canada has also announced that a Black Friday deal will be available in the region. Starting on November 25th, Canadian shoppers will be able to purchase the black or white standard New 3DS for $139.99. Attention Black Friday shoppers, get a New Nintendo #3DS in black or…
New amiibo New Mario Party amiibo are now available to purchase at Amazon! 20% off with Prime! amiibo dioramas. ($10.24 and up at Amazon) Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo is here! Stock up on all your favorite amiibo to unlock features…
Pokémon badges swarm the Badge Arcade today, featuring all your Gen V and VI favorites! Today also marks the return of pixel DS cartridges, as well as an extra special Animal Crossing catcher that, bafflingly, feels better suited for last week’s Halloween extravaganza (not that I’m complaining. Lucky will be…
While it was announced earlier this year and teased in the Japanese broadcast of the recent Animal Crossing Direct, Miitopia received its very own Direct in Japan today. That said, it was less like a typical Direct and more of a mini drama episode. Keep in mind that these are…
The Japanese Miitopia Direct has come and gone. Check out the archived livestream below! We also have our first look at some of the game’s amiibo-unlocked costumes:
Not every NES game from back in the day has been venerated with the respect it deserves. Case in point: Sunsoft’s Blaster Master series, a small yet loved franchise of run and gun platformers beginning in 1988. While the game spawned a few spinoffs and sequels, only one game (a…
New amiibo New Mario Party amiibo are now available to purchase at Amazon! 20% off with Prime! Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo is here! Stock up on all your favorite amiibo to unlock features within the game with them. Remember, The…
