In celebration of Mario’s impending 40th anniversary, Nintendo have taken the time to create three Mario-focused stop motion short films. And we do mean short — Neither are longer than a minute or so. Titled “It’s Me, Mario!” — the shorts have been released under the recently established My Mario…
Nintendo of Taiwan announced today that the eShop will open its virtual doors on September 9th, 2025, for the region. It’s hard to believe Nintendo has been selling the Switch in the region without a digital presence for this long (and Nintendo of China is even set to close its…
There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to farming sims. Whether you’re after cozy vibes and the slower pace, get a thrill out of managing your homestead efficiently, or find the idea of starting a new life that appealing, the genre is a staple for a reason. Story of…
As celebrations for the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. pick up steam, a few more collaborations are popping up. In the case of this particular merchandise release, Super Mario Bros. themed Barbie Storytelling Fashion Packs are appearing on Amazon ahead of any announcement from Mattel and/or Nintendo. So yes,…
Some of the most eye-catching merch from Pokémon Centers are the Pokémon Trainers collections. They bring products like new plushes or holiday collections, which look to cater to fans of the Pokémon games and bring together Trainers, Gym Leaders, and more with some great new artwork. This time around the…
Hold it! You might already have your rebuttal in mind here – First 4 Figures? Those high quality but pricey collectibles? No need to tune in. However, may I present for the court’s consideration, a new piece of evidence that may sway your judgement: Both the Exclusive Edition…
This year marks Dynasty Warriors’ 20th anniversary and Koei Tecmo has been celebrating in a variety of ways. The latest way its showing the franchise some love is via the power of music, as over 700 Dynasty Warriors tracks have been added to streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and…
When it was first announced we learned that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity would, like the previous Hyrule Warriors, receive a limited edition Treasure Box package in Japan. The contents were revealed, but now that sales have opened in Japan we have our first look at what exactly will…
Initially planned for Saturday, May 2nd, Free Comic Book Day transformed into Free Comic Book Summer this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the one-day event became a once-a-week, summer-long event. Now, as we approach fall, we’re down to its final week. Thankfully, FCBD saved the best for last. From…
Limited Run Games will be launching pre-orders for two vinyl soundtracks for the original Shantae and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge tomorrow morning. The Shantae GBC Vinyl Soundtrack will retail for $24.99 and is a clear variant of a soundtrack sold by Fangamer; it will be limited to just 750…
Getting adjusted to working from home, Trainers? For those in need of some cozy blankets, erasable whiteboards, or pen holders, The Pokémon Company has some new products that might pique your interest. The Pokémon Accents line of merchandise embodies simple silhouettes and symbols in the form of patterns featuring two…
Thanks to Toby Fox sharing some Undertale concert plans, we already knew the indie game that touched millions is set to celebrate its 5th Anniversary in a big way. That’s not limited to the west either, as Famitsu is giving the game a cover treatment for its milestone featuring both…
Last week’s Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct opened with the reveal of Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros., a system based on the classic Nintendo portable systems of the ‘80s and featuring some of Mario’s debut titles. While we’re already familiar with the software that runs on the device,…
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…
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is nearly here, and for anyone who hasn’t secured a copy of this limited-time release (or who wants to make sure they can get the most out of their purchase) we’ve gathered up the known pre-order deals for this compilation of 3D platforming classics. Each of…
