I can’t believe I’m about to type this sentence, but Speedo has teamed up with Kirby to create a line of merchandise that fans can buy and wear. Yes, you can now buy and wear a Kirby Speedo swimsuit to the gym if you want everyone to stare at you…
Yesterday during a shareholder meeting, EA shareholders voted in favor of a company takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Set to sell to the tune of $55 billion, the deal will now need government approval before it becomes official. Sadly, it seems that approval is a matter of when,…
Rumored over the weekend, it seems that GameStop is ready to confirm that Nintendo has pulled the plug on its Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle SKU. Announced as a limited time offer before the console’s launch, the bundle was sticking around a lot longer than most people anticipated. If…
Rumors have been circulating for weeks about potential Nintendo Switch bundles being announced just in time for the holidays. While the stunning Zelda Edition Switch Lite is set to launch in North America in just a few weeks, what about the Switch OLED? Fortunately, the wait is over—Nintendo of Australia…
It’s shaping up to be a Sonic x Shadow Generations kind of day! Earlier, SEGA unveiled stunning new key art for the game, but the news don’t stop there! Attendees of this year’s Tokyo Game Show who can provide proof of their Sonic x Shadow Generations pre-order will receive a…
One of the most unique marketing tactics in Japan is the Pokémon Manhole Covers, also known as Poké Lids. These covers are scattered throughout the country in cities like Tokyo and Ikaruga, featuring artwork that represents the local area. With the upcoming grand opening of the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto,…
A few weeks ago, we reported that a giant Ness Vinyl figure from the Mother / Earthbound series would be available to a limited number of people through a lottery in Japan. However, in a surprising turn of events, it seems the team at The Mother Project has decided to…
Attention, Super Mario Wonder fans! If you’re looking to add even more incredible merchandise to your collection, you’re in luck! Earlier this year, Nintendo released a fantastic Elephant Mario plush, perfect for snuggling. Now, the iconic talking flower from the game is getting its own plush— and yes, it actually…
When I was a kid, it was a rare treat to find video game-themed toys in fast food kids’ meals. I still remember the frenzy surrounding the 1999 Burger King and Pokémon promotion, combining two of my all-time favorite things: dubious food and video games. Fast forward to today, and…
It seems like we’ve been talking about a Minecraft movie for years now here at Nintendo Wire. But now, after years of waiting, the very first trailer for the Minecraft movie is here! Who will star in the Minecraft Movie? Besides Jack Black, other announced cast members include…
Following on from previous Zelda art books, namely Hyrule Historia and Breath of the Wild: Creating a Champion, last year’s Zelda adventure Tears of the Kingdom will be getting its own Master Works art book soon. As teased by the official Japanese Zelda Twitter account, this latest art book will…
As time goes on and developers continue to exercise their creativity and talent, it becomes increasingly obvious that video games are an art form. That may sound silly to some, but look at how many large gaming conventions are held every year just to celebrate this genre of media! Of…
Hot off the heels of the digital announcement of Pizza Tower during today’s Nintendo Direct, Fangamer has exciting news for fans of physical media! A physical release of Pizza Tower is coming soon, with both a Standard Edition and a Collector’s Edition available. No word yet on when…
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! After what feels like an eternity, the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is here. And yes, the rumors are true—Keanu Reeves will be voicing Shadow! Watch the trailer below. If that wasn’t cool enough, Paramount Pictures also just…
Update: The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie trailer will releases tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET. Stay tuned: The trailer for the Sonic 3 movie arrives tomorrow at 6a PT / 9a ET. @SonicMovie pic.twitter.com/F9AfjQ4bCV — The Game Awards (@thegameawards) August 26, 2024 When…
