For kids of the ’80s and ’90s, there was no greater place to be a kid than Toys”R”Us. We all likely have fond memories of grabbing some action figures, getting a doll house, or fawning over the video game section and begging our parents to get us a Super Nintendo….
After putting some confusing language in its advertisements for GameCube classics on Switch 2, Nintendo has clarified that its upcoming wireless GameCube controller will, in fact, work with other games on the console. A few weeks back, when Nintendo held its Switch 2 Direct, the company announced that GameCube games…
The Nintendo Switch 2 is about to go up for pre-order across the US, and we’ve got everything you need to know before it goes live. When Do Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start? Pre-orders officially open April 24th, with some retailers starting as early as 12:00 a.m. ET….
Every year, Hallmark reveals a new wave of ornaments based on pop-culture properties, and in recent years they’ve started incorporating more and more video game licenses. 2021’s no different, and there are some unusual picks that are sure to make any festive decorations stand-out (if you can even bring yourself…
Prior to this week’s Indie World Showcase, Nintendo was celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Animal Crossing franchise. Debuting on the Nintendo 64 in Japan, the latest entry in the Animal Crossing (Dōbutsu no Mori) series, Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch, certainly catapulted the life sim full…
As Fall Guy: Ultimate Knockout continues to climb the ranks of the battle royale genre it was only a matter of time before the breakout hit would begin receiving official merchandise. Moose Toys, known for creating collectible figures, dolls, and various other commercial products across both video game and television…
It wasn’t until I saw Silent Hill and Conker’s Bad Fur Day merchandise side by side today that I realised the similarities between the two franchises: Both titles feature adorable furry mascots and yet are aimed at an older audience with mature themes, violence, and gore. If that compelling combo…
Few figures in Nintendo’s history, or even gaming as a whole, are as fondly remembered as Satoru Iwata. Not just for the moments he created or the products he launched, Iwata had a sense of humility that isn’t often seen from people in his position. In the preface of Ask…
Another day, another new batch of Pokémon merchandise — though this new line is nothing if not aesthetically pleasing. The ‘Ball Freak’ line of associated merch is matching certain Pokémon to Poké Ball designs — Mewtwo with the Master Ball, Umbreon with a Moon Ball, Sylveon with a Love Ball,…
Earlier this year, Pokémon Center launched a Pokémon Mood Collection filled with t-shirts sporting the many moods of Pikachu as well as Piplup and a guest appearance from Snorlax. Today, Pokémon Center adding a new piece to this series in the form of a very sleepy Pikachu figurine. …
If your figure shelf is lacking a true bad-attitude birb, First 4 Figures has you covered. The company has revealed that Revali, the riled-up Rito Champion from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is the star of its latest PVC statue. The First 4 Figures blog states that…
The product line at Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch is expanding! After holding a fan vote on new Poké Ball button designs to add to its customization options and adding more patterns feature Pokémon from the Hoenn region, new limited-edition aprons can now be ordered. Limited to the patterns from the Kanto region, aprons…
The arrival and launch of Build-A-Bear’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons collection yesterday left some fans with mixed emotions. Yes, we were finally able to see the first few characters that made the cut. As for who those characters are, it was a bit of a no-brainer that we saw Tom…
Here at Nintendo Wire, we absolutely love Ring Fit Adventure, and during a time when we’re all mostly stuck indoors, Nintendo’s latest fitness software couldn’t be more appreciated. The game’s workouts can be a challenge at times, but thanks to video game accessories company HORI, it looks like those sweaty…
Waddle Dee’s big birthday celebration has just revealed some new party favors! The previously announced event that’s putting Dedede’s hapless helpers at the forefront instead of Kirby may be a few weeks away, but you can check out the new goods now. While you’d be right to expect plenty of…
