As is tradition every quarter, Nintendo has released a new issue of its in-house magazine titled “Nintendo Magazine.” Shockingly original name aside, this Winter 2024 issue is now available digitally, and physical issues for the Japanese market will be shipping out soon. This newest release contains information about Nintendo’s games…
I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
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…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
Face masks and other kinds of coverings have become a much more common sight in the west due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan and other Asian countries though, there was nothing odd about seeing them in public settings for health related reasons. That prevalence leads to profitability, as…
There’s no shortage of Mario merchandise, but if you wanted to commemorate today’s release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars then Nintendo Tokyo’s got just the thing. A new collection of goods for classics compilation has arrived, celebrating Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. …
On September 15th, Square Enix released campaign information for their limited merchandise for Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online. The merchandise will be available from September 24th to September 27th. Customers who purchase music products or other goods at the Square Enix e-store for 5,000 yen or more during the campaign…
Last year, Nintendo fans were treated to Microsoft’s once exclusive game, Ori and the Blind Forest. In honor of the series’ 5th anniversary, Microsoft has brought the ethereal spirit’s latest adventure to the Nintendo Switch. That’s not all, as, in true Nintendo fashion, Ori and the Will of the Wisps…
If you’re an avid Pokémon trainer, you’ll know the hassle of carrying lots of junk around; you need power banks on hand for your phone while on a Pokémon Go hunt, your Poké Ball Plus to grind your legendaries to the next level, and of course, your Nintendo Switch for…
Undertale turned five years old earlier this week, so the merch gods at Fangamer have rolled out a new slate of goodies to celebrate! The often out-of-stock Series 1 Figures are available for pre-order, as well as a batch of new items fresher than a cinnamon butterscotch pie. You can…
Last night saw fans come together to revisit a game that has made more of an impact in five years than some will ever even dream of. Undertale, more specifically its music, has a way of getting stuck in your head. If you’re ever in the mood to revisit those…
This week, Funko’s social media channels have been revealing New York Comic-Con 2020 exclusive after exclusive. Since the convention is canceled, Funko will be holding a Virtual Con in its place instead. Similar to previous Virtual Cons, you can expect live streaming events and limited releases. Joining the massive 2020…
It’s another limited-time opportunity for Trainers to get their legs potentially back on four wheels. Earlier this year during late February, the Pokémon Company and high-end cruiser manufacturer Bear Walker collaborated to release premium wood-carved skateboards exclusively available at the Pokémon Center’s online store. These 29” skateboards priced at $249.99…
Tokyo Game Show may be heading online this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get your merch fix. Once again Kirby is getting some exclusive goods, this time focused on Kirby Super Star, but he’s not coming alone. After his stop at Arby’s, Cuphead is ready to hightail…
At the end of Sonic Adventure 2, the blue blur and his once-adversarial rival hedgehog from outer space team up to stop a giant lizard from crashing a satellite into Earth, and it’s all scored by Crush 40’s magnum opus Live & Learn. If you want to immortalize the event…
