With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally confirmed after all this time, the discussion of what will be on it grows stronger every day. From thoughts of new first-party titles to third-party ports, there’s a lot of potential to be had here. That latter point is particularly interesting; as exciting as…
As one can expect with a franchise that has been running as long as the Super Mario series has, the cast of characters in it has seen a wide variety of iterations over the years. From all the way back to the arcade origins of Donkey Kong and Jumpman to…
It’s been six years since developer Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong, the hotly anticipated sequel to its 2017 classic. Originally envisioned as a bit of DLC for the first game, the scope of the game had expanded so much that Team Cherry decided to make it a standalone title….
If Nintendo fans should know any Tales of game, it’s Tales of Symphonia. The series’ first 3D entry was a success on the Gamecube and endeared itself as one of the finest RPGs on the system. While I’ll always praise the cast and combat, another important element here is the…
It’s become a tradition to celebrate Kirby’s birthday at the Kirby Café every April. Who wouldn’t want to commemorate yet another year with Dream Land’s star-soaring hero? I’m not talking just “big” anniversaries either, as here’s last year’s festivities for Kirby’s 28th birthday. カービィカフェからのお知らせです。4月1日(木)より、「カービィのハッピーバースデー」フェアを開催！期間限定のデザートメニュー「ハッピーバースデー☆カービィ」や新商品が登場します♪●開催期間：4月1日(木)～5月9日(日)https://t.co/JAH6bfi4XI pic.twitter.com/yGXuf2YRds — KIRBY CAFÉ /…
While the arrival of Sanrio villagers and furniture in New Horizons via amiibo cards is more than welcome, Pocket Camp is once again a few steps ahead. It already had these characters present, and now they’re bringing in even more Sanrio characters for 2021! In an adorable new…
After the Genesis Mini released in 2019, Sega decided to go in a weird direction with its next throw-back systems. First there was the extremely tiny Game Gear Micro, and then there was the Astro City Mini, a tabletop recreation of its classic Japanese arcade cabinets. The Astro City Mini…
The Japanese Pokémon Center store isn’t letting up lately on its new offerings, with Pikachu kitchen accessories and Moleskine products introduced over the past couple of weeks. The latest additions to the Center include goodies based on Pokémon Sword and Shield. The new range features a massive variety of products…
Despite there not being a new entry in the franchise for over a decade, the love for Capcom’s action-adventure Ōkami continues to shine brighter than the sun goddess Amaterasu. Speaking of the wolf protagonist, First 4 Figures has announced that pre-orders are now open for the latest Ōkami figure. The…
It’s been an exciting week for Bomberman fans, following the announcement of the series returning to Nintendo Switch this year with the former Stadia-exclusive Super Bomberman R Online, which pits 64 players against each other in an explosive battle royale. Unfortunately, it seems things didn’t pan out as positively for…
The ever popular Animal Crossing x Sanrio amiibo cards that were released back in 2016 in Japan and Europe will finally be re-released and made available in the US this Friday. To finally add these six cards to your amiibo collection and access their in-game bonus content for Animal Crossing:…
Previously, Bandai Candy had announced that the company would be releasing flocked Animal Crossing: New Horizons figures with their ramune flavored candy this April. In addition to those adorable fuzzy villagers, Bandai Candy will also be making another set of Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed products soon with their Chara-Magnets lineup….
Update: The plush mascots are now available to pre-order at Play-Asia! Remember, you can save 5% on orders over $20 when using the code NINWIRE at checkout. When Kirby comes around you know things are going to be cute. But sometimes I get blindsided by just how cute…
Living in the UK and growing up with Nintendo Official Magazine, I never had the pleasure of holding an issue of Nintendo Power. Even so, the legacy of Nintendo’s official US publication is not lost on me: the magazine made plenty of headlines in online gaming media over the years,…
Super Nintendo World, the theme park dream that brings the Mushroom Kingdom to life, is now officially open! After years of planning, construction, delays, and one very Miyamoto-filled Nintendo Direct, the Super Mario inspired expansion to Universal Studios Japan held its grand opening festivities and courted crowds to its multiple…
