Yesterday afternoon we witnessed a devastating loss to the video games industry. In another round of layoffs that seems to happen every week, WB Games announced it would be closing three studios. These were Player First Games (Multiversus), WB San Diego (which had not yet announced its game), and Monolith…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
It’s very bizarre to hear executives from Microsoft talking about the Nintendo Switch 2, but ever since the company’s pivot to multi-platform development took hold, we’ve been hearing more and more from Team Green about games on other platforms. During the Official Xbox Podcast yesterday, Xbox Games Studio head Craig…
Nintendo’s no stranger to bundling games with controllers, but how about bundling a controller with a game? Featured in Walmart’s latest weekly ad there’s a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller packaged with Super Mario Odyssey. No doubt this is done to compliment Super Mario 3D All-Stars and celebrate Mario’s 35th anniversary….
Earlier this week we brought you the news that the iconic theme song to the 1996 Sonic the Hedgehog OVA, “Look-a-Like”, had been uncovered in its original form, revealing some new lyrics that had up until then had been obscured by character dialogue. After was shared, however, fans were curious…
Funko Fanatics that have scoops and inside sources have stumbled upon a doozy. A list containing dozens of planned Funko releases has made it online and luckily some Pokémon POP! figures were listed. Thanks to DisFunko, we can start planning for the following Pokémon to appear next year: Ponyta Raichu…
Tons of new merchandise has already been unveiled in celebration of Mario’s 35th anniversary, but it appears some products may fall exclusively to specific locations. According to Nintendo’s official website, the Nintendo Tokyo store located on the 6th floor of the Shibuya PARCO will soon begin selling specialty Super Mario…
Nintendo is going all out for the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.! They’re even bringing a special set of missions and rewards to My Nintendo, including everyone’s favorite – physical swag. Available on the dedicated Mario site, there’s a new section titled “My Nintendo missions”. With a click, you’ll…
The Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct kicked off celebrations of Mario’s milestone, appropriately, at the very beginning of his career with a new (or old) way to play his debut hit. Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. is a mini gaming device, inspired by the retro G&W systems from…
Of all the amazing announcements made in today’s Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary Direct, I think this is the one that blew me away the most. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a Nintendo Switch title that comes with a physical, remote control kart equipped with a camera. The kart…
Later this month Super Mario Bros. will be celebrating its 35th anniversary! To celebrate, Nintendo has put out a special Direct. Check it out below:
Happy Spooky Halloween! Ok, the holiday is still weeks away, but we’ve seen previews of decorations and goodies all focused on the ghoulish and candy-filled holiday. In fact, last week we saw Japan’s Pokémon Center stores reveal this year’s theme and entire merchandise line. Usually we don’t know which pieces…
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…
In today’s edition of “I wish I lived in Japan,” here’s a new Pikachu toy that’s so clever and cute that I just can’t take it. “WHO Are YOU?” is a brand by Sega Toys that offers fluffy hairballs that transform into plush toys when introduced to water, and according…
Super Mario fans looking for some new footwear will want to jump into these new pairs of shoes likely releasing this year. Clothing company Puma is no stranger to video game crossovers. After gearing up Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid V overseas and helping out Sonic the Hedgehog produce…
