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…
This is part 3 of a multipart review. You can read parts 1 and 2 here. How do you fit 150 hours of game into one review? In one sense, the task is easier than outlined (it’s 150 hours of game in three reviews, technically), but it’s still something I…
This is part 2 of a multipart review. You can read part 1 here. I hate open world games*. I adore Xenoblade. *Except Breath of the Wild. Because its world was designed by the people who make Xenoblade. I’ve thought about this seeming contradiction for practically a decade now. While…
Ten years ago, Xenoblade Chronicles released in the Americas, a majestic masterpiece that broke new ground in scale, atmosphere, and worldbuilding, providing foundation (along with oft-forgotten spinoff sequel Xenoblade Chronicles X) for Monolith Soft to help craft the environment for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and change…
We’re only a few days from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 being released – in fact, cracked copies have already made their way online (be wary of spoilers, everybody!) And Nintendo is still seeing fit to preview music tracks from the game, this time with “A Formidable Enemy”: As the title…
We’re only about a week out from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 releasing, but Nintendo is still opting to serenade us with the blasting tunes the game will soon offer. Case in point: the upcoming track “Chain Attack,” which… plays during Chain Attacks. Huh. Who would’ve thunk it. You’ll hear this…
Following in the path of its immediate predecessor, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is going to have an Expansion Pass. While already revealed during the Xenoblade 3 Direct last month, we now have a more solid idea of what will launch in the Pass’ first wave of content available on launch day:…
We’re only a couple weeks out from the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Nintendo is still showcasing some of the game’s banging tunes for our aural pleasure. This week we have a preview of the track that plays in Millick Meadows, the game’s first big starting zone. Today’s…
There are many things the Xenoblade Chronicles series does well, but one of the things it does best is its music. Featuring a mixture of sweeping orchestral majesty and banging rock energy, it’s a very distinct part of what gives the series identity. Which is why it’s so exciting that…
This is part 3 of our ongoing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 review. For further context on our thoughts on the game so far, check out Part 1 and Part 2. Sometimes, we find games that are nearly perfectly crafted, yet we simply don’t seem to resonate with them. Maybe it doesn’t…
One of the Nintendo Switch’s best games in a packed 2022 was the epic Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and people have noticed: Xenoblade 3 won the Excellence Award at Tokyo Game Show 2023, with Tetsuya Takahashi himself accepting the honor. 「東京ゲームショウ2023」で行われた「日本ゲーム大賞2023」年間作品部門にて、「ゼノブレイド3」が優秀賞を受賞しました。本作を応援してくださった皆さま、ありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/VBXYGSRqhI — 株式会社モノリスソフト (@MONOLITHSOFT) September 22, 2023 Having…
In modern times, year five of a console’s lifespan is usually around the time things start winding down, to get prepared for year six or seven when the successor officially debuts. The Wii released in 2006, and by 2011 it was winding down with only the occasional blockbuster release. The…
The Xenoblade Chronicles series had a big year, with the release and success of the third title in the series – but that’s not the only event occurring. As it’s been five years since the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, a game loved for its characters and story as much…
