As is tradition every quarter, Nintendo has released a new issue of its in-house magazine titled “Nintendo Magazine.” Shockingly original name aside, this Winter 2024 issue is now available digitally, and physical issues for the Japanese market will be shipping out soon. This newest release contains information about Nintendo’s games…
I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
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…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
The Legend of Zelda Series amiibo The recently announced The Legend of Zelda amiibo are currently available to pre order at Amazon. 20% with Prime! Note: The Wind Waker two pack jumps in and out of stock regularly. amiibo Kirby Series amiibo are as low as $4.00 on Amazon Super…
Join Happily Candied and Amiibo Jason as they welcome Brittin Shauers and Ben Fruzzetti from Nintendo Wire to discuss all the amazing amiibo news from last week’s Nintendo Direct. Zelda amiibo, Animal Crossing amiibo cards, Yarn Poochy, and so much more. But is it enough to make fans forget about…
Today saw the western launch of the latest entry in the Ace Attorney franchise, Spirits of Justice, and no doubt many of you are already invested in finding the truth. If you aren’t already on board, you can check out our glowing review that was posted earlier today. To mark…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Phoenix Wright takes to the stand in the latest game in the Ace Attorney series, Thora storms the gates of Valhalla in Jotun: Valhalla Edition, and Dracula gets whipped back to the seventh circle of hell in Super Castlevania IV. Mighty No. 9 is…
Welcome back to NW’s PAX West 2016 Indie game coverage! In Part 1 we covered upcoming 3DS titles from Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 to Noitu Love Devolution, and this time we’ll be talking about some fresh blood for the Wii U side of things. So without further ado, here are…
The Nintendo Badge Arcade is celebrating the various bosses of the Nintendo universe today! The likes of Yellow Devil, Bowser, Wart, Ridley and more are waiting for you to add them to your 3DS home screen! Check out what’s new: Free play?: Yep! Practice catcher: It’s the final day…
Whenever someone tries to describe the Ace Attorney series, it always comes across as boring. “You play as a defense attorney who has to investigate murders and prove clients innocent!” It doesn’t sound like the most appealing franchise, does it? Well, that assessment couldn’t be farther from the truth, as…
We’re at the point where Pokémon news seems to be practically a stream of steady information, as it was revealed by Serebii.net after today’s new Japanese trailer that more Sun and Moon info will be dropping September 14th at 10:00 p.m. JST (6:00 a.m. PST and 9:00 a.m. EST, for reference). The new…
This past weekend I had the distinct honor — and utmost pleasure — of covering PAX West 2016. It was not only the first PAX I had ever attended, but the first event I had ever covered in person as a member of the Nintendo Wire team. The heart and soul…
UPDATE 9/8/2016: The Pokémon Company has released the first official screenshot of the newly unveiled Oak. Samson Oak is the cousin of Professor Oak from Kanto and specializes in regional variants. Samson Oak does research on the regional variants that have taken root in the Alola region. He’s a cousin…
Descendants of the Belmont clan may want to replenish their stocks of holy water as Dracula is set to rise again in the SNES classic Super Castlevania IV, coming to New 3DS Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released back in 1991, Super Castlevania IV is best known for perfecting the classic…
