A new report from MobileGamer.biz has confirmed that Angry Birds and Sonic Rumble developer Rovio has been hit with layoffs due to its puzzle game Angry Birds Dream Blast underperforming. The article says that the studio will lay off 36 team members while undergoing restructuring as it continues to integrate…
In a new interview with WCCFTech, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi answered some questions about both the upcoming Switch 2 port of Remake and what the future holds for the remake trilogy. Apart from chatting about game-key cards again, Hamaguchi revealed that Rebirth was set to receive DLC…
Remakes of games can be a touchy subject. The line between preserving all that’s loved from the original and tainting its legacy is a thin one. Factor in a more contemporary hit to build off of though? Now that makes things easier, and ideally leaves us with something like Persona…
Three new Nintendo 3DS games have joined the Nintendo Selects lineup, dropping their prices down to $19.99 USD each: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, Super Mario Maker, and Star Fox 64 3D! The games join a growing lineup of Nintendo Selects-branded titles like Tomodachi Life, The Legend of…
The gyms are packed, the snacks are stashed, and everyone’s got their resolutions for the new year. That goes for Dream Land’s (and Patch Land’s) hero too, as this little clip shared by Nintendo of Europe displays. When left to his own devices, Kirby shows some surprising discipline by stretching…
I had to double check this one because I couldn’t believe it’s been this long, but Kirby: Triple Deluxe is now five years old today going by its Japanese release. Kirby’s first 3DS outing was a treat, bringing the Return to Dream Land style to handheld — along with some…
Today’s the day for a little bit of classic, 2D platforming with New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe now available in stores and in the eShop. This Wii U re-release brings hundreds of courses to the Switch with both Mario Bros. getting the chance to shine. Have a look at…
Kirby’s upcoming return to Patch Land is bringing some new bits and baubles to the already tightly knit adventure. Among those are Kirby’s new Ravel abilities: tools that look to be in place to help with certain sections. While just as craftily themed as the rest of the game, some…
Kirby’s Epic Yarn is one of the best games the series has ever had, bursting at the seams with color, creativity, and silky smooth animation. And now the previously announced 3DS port, Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, has a release date of March 8th and some extra details, announced spontaneously on…
The Humble Store and their well known Bundles have been tempting my wallet for years now. While those deals have always catered most to PC gamers, console titles have been featured before, and in the past some Nindie offerings have cropped up to boost up 3DS and Wii U libraries….
Amazon revealed its list of top 100 best-selling video game products for 2018, and the list is littered with Nintendo products! Here’s a quick rundown of every Nintendo game that made the list: #95: Mario Kart Wii Woah. That’s intense. Are people still buying the Wii? Mario Kart Wii is…
Happy 2019 from all of us at Nintendo Wire!
To state that 2017 was a pivotal year for Nintendo would be an understatement. After almost a half decade of struggling with the Wii U, the Big N was putting all their chips into a new console — and to help sell the masses on said console, they needed a…
Now’s your chance to get a closer look at the upcoming 3DS title Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey! Nintendo released a story trailer for the game today, showcasing the comical adventure from different perspectives: watch as the player searches for a cure using Bowser and…
In case you haven’t heard, there are some interesting court proceedings surrounding Nintendo and the German Consumer Protection Authority (also known as VZBV) as of late. Technically, this whole debacle actually started at the beginning of 2018 in Norway, and during its ongoings has been passed off and taken into…
