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…
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…
Just as soon as the benevolent Nintendo Badge Arcade bunny giveth, he also taketh away. This time, however, he giveth again! As four Super Mario Bros. catchers exit the Arcade, another four have graciously taken their place! Luckily this time, they’ll stick around for a while, providing players plenty of…
It’s 8-bit madness in the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Joining the already robust offerings of nostalgic Mega Man badges are a few retro Mario and Zelda repeats. Be sure to check out the full gallery below. Those Zelda launchers in particular are pretty irresistible if you ask me. Free play?:…
A shocking surprise has been unearthed as two indie heroes collide! Thanks to the partnership between Yacht Club Games and Inti Creates the Blue Burrower himself will be making an appearance in the upcoming Azure Striker Gunvolt 2. By tapping the Shovel Knight amiibo into Gunvolt 2 you’ll be able…
Help me determine the custom moveset to make this Custom Toad amiibo Card best represent the spirit of the character! Let’s Unlock Mii V Mii – Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/MiiTJ
Happy Friday, badge enthusiasts! Celebrate the beginning of the weekend with badges of the plumber who started it all: Mario! Check out what’s new below! Free play? No. Mamma mia… Practice catcher: It’s the final day for Monday’s Animal Crossing badges, so be sure to grab a few of those…
Help me determine the custom moveset to make this Custom Inkling Girl amiibo Card best represent the spirit of the character! Let’s Unlock Mii V Mii – Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/MiiTJ
This week in the Nintendo eShop: 7th Dragon III Code: VFD swoops onto the 3DS, The Legend of the Mystical Ninja sneaks onto New 3DS Virtual Consoles, and Tumblestone…umm…tumbles (they can’t all be winners) on the Wii U. I’ll be honest, it’s not a great week for deals. You can…
All new Mega Man Legacy badges have beamed into the Nintendo Badge Arcade today! Collect all 48 robot masters and their stage select portraits from Mega Man 1-6, not to mention my personal favorite character in the series: the infamous blue bomber’s older brother, Proto Man! [Whistle] Free play?: Yes!…
I want to give Sega credit for two bold moves: First, the company’s released the fourth game in its handheld dungeon-crawler JRPG series 7th Dragon in the West, making it the first in the series to leave Japan. Second, bless the people at Sega who saw that title and didn’t…
Well this is a surprise! During a Japan Expo panel in Paris, Pokémon director Junichi Masuda revealed a brand new Poison/Fire type Pokémon: Salandit. Check it out in action: The Pokémon Company has also given a more detailed description of the new Toxic Lizard: Salandit emits toxic gas, together with…
Fans of baseball, simulators and really large numbers might want to take note: Baseball Simulator 1000 is coming to the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow! Originally released back in 1989, Baseball Simulator 1000 plays exactly as the title would suggest. Players partake in full-length seasons with six teams…
