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…
Do you remember where you were when the Nintendo Wii launched? In November of 2006, Nintendo unleashed the Wii on the United States and it felt as if the entire world had gone into a frenzy. While I had been unreasonably excited for previous consoles in my life due to…
Yup, that’s right: Another new My Nintendo rewards update is here. If you still have a few coins that are on the edge of expiring this Monday, then fear not; there are some new digital goodies to choose from. Nikki from Swapnote and Swapdoodle is the major focus of today’s…
A few days back, we got our first look at what amiibo will do in the upcoming 3DS shooter Metroid: Samus Returns. This included receiving a Fusion Suit and a Fusion difficulty mode that can be unlocked by using the upcoming Metroid amiibo. Today, thanks to a report by Eurogamer,…
We’re only weeks away from the release of Metroid: Samus Returns on the Nintendo 3DS, and to celebrate, Nintendo Australia has released two new pieces of artwork from the title on its Twitter page. Metroid: Samus Returns launches on the Nintendo 3DS on September 16th alongside two brand new…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled…
With 30 years of history, you’d be hard-pressed to find an American fan who knows the ins and outs of Dragon Quest. Practically a cultural institution back in Japan, Dragon Quest hasn’t been nearly as successful here, though that’s thankfully been changing for a handful of years now. You can…
We go hands-on with the Hey! Pikmin amiibo in our latest unboxing video.
This last weekend, I was able to spend four consecutive days at the San Diego stop of the Nintendo Summer of Play tour. This is the Switch’s first summer and seeing Nintendo tour it around the country, offering attendees the chance to play the latest games and walk away with…
There are some new items available at the Pokémon Center this week! Whether you’re a plush collector or you’re looking for some new apparel options, there’s something available for everyone. Aloha Evolution Dartrix, Torracat, Brionne and Alolan Persian are the next Pokémon from Alola to receive the plush transformation treatment!…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Bandai Namco reminisces over the golden age of the arcade, Olimar embarks on yet another voyage for Earth’s garbage, and your many Miis mingle in a quest for friendship. The slow summer of sales continues this week with not much new to report. Wii…
Ever since Pokémon Sun & Moon came out, Global Missions have been a tad tricky. To make things a little easier, the newest one is centered around the various lottery booths you can have in your Festival Plaza, and they’re only asking for 1,000 plays! The prizes aren’t bad either:…
Please understand: This newest edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return for the Wiretap this week. Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo…
We’re back with a third offering of free wallpapers for your desktops and mobile devices this week. After focusing on the Inkling Girl amiibo on Monday, and then all three new Splatoon 2 amiibo yesterday, we thought we’d switch things up a bit and showcase an even newer figure to…
