Yesterday’s reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 told us that Nintendo has a new console on the horizon. That’s not meant to be a punchline, either: the reveal only told us that a new console is happening. There was a glimpse of a new Mario Kart and astute viewers can…
For the last few years, when rumors of a Switch successor would pop up, it was always labelled as the Switch 2. Nobody knew what it was actually going to be called, but Switch 2 was a quick shorthand for saying “Nintendo’s next console” or “the successor to the Nintendo…
After the surprise drop of a Switch 2 reveal teaser, the internet was set ablaze with the information that the Switch successor is actually real and is coming sometime this year. Since it would be incredibly silly to unveil the new console and not give any information, the teaser ended…
It may seem like an elaborate April Fool’s joke, but the IHOP x Sonic collab is real! Fans of the iconic hedgehog can expect meals based on 6 popular characters in the franchise. Not only that, IHOP loyalty members can earn PanCoins and receive exclusive content for Sonic Superstars, as…
It’s been nearly a week since Princess Peach set off for adventure at the Sparkle Theater. By now many people across the world have joined her along this journey and seen it through to the end. It can be easy to feel like something is missing after finishing a game,…
Video game toys have really exploded in popularity over the past few years. Heck, Target even has an entire aisle of Nintendo, Roblox, and Minecraft toys in my hometown. But one of the things I’ve noticed is that most of these toys fall into one of two categories: popular Nintendo…
The release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land exactly two years ago today shook up the landscape of the Kirby series. Not only did it bring new lore, mechanics, and characters into the fold, but it was the first game in the series to entirely consist of 3D gameplay. Needless…
Spring is in the air, and once again, Nintendo is here to spread some love with a beautiful assortment of new Animal Crossing products — if you’re in Japan. However, like with all good things, there’s always a catch. The items we’re about to introduce aren’t your typical storebought goodies….
Princess Peach: Showtime has officially launched today, and Nintendo is celebrating the occasion with a dedicated pair of Pastel Pink Joy-Con! Wait? Haven’t we seen these before? If these Joy-Con look familiar, you’re not going crazy. While it’s the first time we’ve seen this color for the right Joy-Con, a…
Just a few days ago, our first look at the Link figma from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dropped via leaks on Reddit and YouTube. The figure itself is incredibly detailed and all the extras from the DX version really impressed us here at Nintendo Wire, though…
Fans of the Banjo & Kazooie series, get ready! No, it isn’t a new game just yet, but rather a new piece of merchandise to add to your collection. If you enjoy this iconic duo of the late ’90s and are looking to represent that love in a physical form,…
Japanese toy company Sanei has announced that it will be rereleasing a trio of plushes from Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon to coincide with the release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. Originally released over ten years ago (!) when the 3DS original first made the rounds, these plushes include one of…
Good Smile has consistently led the way in crafting some of the most stunning and intricately detailed Nintendo collectibles available. Over the past few years, I’ve been an avid collector of the figma line, and undoubtedly, they stand out as some of my all-time favorite pieces in my Nintendo collection….
For the past few years, Build-A-Bear has been building up to something magical with their line of Pokémon plushies. Sure, we got Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, all the Eeveelutions, and even a MASSIVE Charizard, but none of them could ever stack up to what’s arrived today. That’s right, folks! After…
It’s certainly fair to call Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door the most anticipated upcoming game we know of for this year. Scheduled for release on the 23rd of May, pre-orders for the game are live at all the places one might expect. If you’re just interested in getting the game,…
