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…
Move over, Guzma: Team Skull just got a brand new leader for its gang of Hot Topic clad misfits. Olympic gold medalist and lightning fast sprinter Usain Bolt headlines a new series of promotional videos for Pokémon Sun & Moon in Japan. As if Pikachu’s 10,000,000 Volt Z-Move needed to…
Happy Pokémon Day! To celebrate, everyone here with the Nintendo Wire team wants to share some of their favorite Pokémon stories and pieces of news from the past year. Check them out below– and have fantastic Pokémon Day. Pika Pika! Pokémon Sun & Moon confirmed Nostalgia’s the best, isn’t it?…
More Splatoon badges ink their way into the Badge Arcade today, as well as a couple Twilight Princess and Tri Force Heroes catchers. In anticipation of the Nintendo Switch release, returning badges in the Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series are stopping by the Arcade…
Another New Super Mario Bros. themed Super Mario Maker catcher assembles in the Arcade today. Chain Chomps in clown cars? Sign me up! In anticipation of the Nintendo Switch release, returning badges in the Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series are stopping by the Arcade…
Looks like the one and only NintenDann got his hands on a booster pack of the Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards. You can check out his unboxing video below. Mario Sports Superstars launches on the 3DS on March 24th. You can pre-order the game and amiibo cards from…
A new trailer’s been shown for Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns and it’s one that Nintendo fans won’t want to miss. Featuring the game’s crossover Mario costumes, it gives both a look at the outfits and the enhancements they’ll provide. Dressing as Mario will speed up players running speed,…
I hope you’ve learned Protect because the Pokémon Center website is set to cast Giga Drain on your wallets with a massive update of adorably cuddly pocket monster plushes. From Kanto favorites to Alola newbies, there’s plenty of variety for Trainers who’ve just gotta catch ‘em all. Most notable are…
There are no new catchers in the Arcade today, giving you a little more time to collect yesterday’s smattering of Nintendo franchise badges. In anticipation of the Nintendo Switch release, returning badges in the Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series are stopping by the Arcade…
In anticipation of the Nintendo Switch release next week, returning badges in the Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Super Mario and the Legend of Zelda series are dropping by the Arcade. I would have preferred some exclusive Switch badges this week, but I guess beggars can’t be choosers. Fortunately, a little…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Harvest Moon celebrates two decades of fictitious farming, forma.8 fills the Metroidvania shaped hole in my heart, and mad cat Kokopolo claws his way out of DSiWare obscurity. For shovelry! In celebration of the upcoming launch of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and Specter of…
Whispy Woods breezes through the Badge Arcade today, bringing a close to Kirby’s celebratory week of cuteness and gluttony. EVERYTHING NEW Free play: No Um, are you okay, Kirby? Can I get my free play now, please? PRACTICE CATCHER FINAL CHANCE The Arcade is heading for a clean slate tomorrow…
Disclaimer: this review was completed using a New 3DS. Game may perform differently on older models. Game developer Good-Feel captured my heart almost immediately with its work on Kirby’s Epic Yarn. The unique visual design and gentle aesthetic provided a light but enjoyable game experience, made all the better because…
