Sega has revealed some striking statistics for the recent Open Network Test of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The test – which was held last weekend from August 29th to September 1st – accumulated over a million downloads, and 10 million races were held. The numbers were confirmed on the official Japanese…
The first major update for Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound on Nintendo Switch has just been released, and it fixes a rather big problem the game had at launch. As noted in our review, the Switch version of the game did not include a 60 fps mode, which would have negatively affected…
As we get into September properly, there’s one major release looming in the minds of many. With just over two weeks to go, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is looking to be the game to look forward to for this month. While there’s a bit more waiting to go yet, worry not,…
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…
Just this morning, Atlus USA dropped a short video for Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond The Myth. Showing off the Dragoon class — a plethora of customization options and an explanation for how this class can wreck your enemies in battle — the video’s end card announced something brand new. Currently…
Ever since Nintendo released the Switch, the company’s profits have unsurprisingly soared. With fantastic games coming out every month, a stellar E3 presence, the SNES Classic Edition out on the horizon, continued support for the 3DS, more amiibo releases, progress with its park at Universal Studios and so much more,…
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…
