According to a recent statement given to Eurogamer, Nintendo has said that Mario Kart World does not contain any AI-generated images. Why would the game even have that, you may ask? Despite how Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser stated just last month that he believes developers are what makes…
Something all video game manufacturers need to be mindful of when creating and publishing their products is piracy. Nintendo themselves are no stranger to battling against the practice; just last year they successfully filed a lawsuit against the company behind the Switch emulator Yuzu. With the Switch 2 now on…
Pocketpair has shared a new blog post onto their website, detailing the ongoing lawsuit with Nintendo, changes made to Palworld, and what’s to come. If you recall, Nintendo filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair back in September of 2024, alleging that multiple patents were used in Palworld. It wasn’t…
It’s 2024, countries worldwide are seeing a surge in amiibo restocks, but the distribution appears oddly sporadic. Some countries experience massive restocks across the board, while here in the US, the situation is a bit more chaotic. With that in mind, here is a comprehensive roundup of every restock and…
The nostalgia is strong with this one. Hyperkin, the company behind a massive heap of gaming accessories and hardware clones has just announced that it will be releasing an all-new handheld with support for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive cartridges. Dubbed “The Mega 95,” the handheld will come…
The Nintendo GameCube is a console that I’m especially nostalgic for. Like many others in my generation, it wasn’t my first console, but the memories I made with the GameCube and its games have an outsized place in my heart. Because of this, anytime there’s news that grants the GameCube…
It’s official! Nintendo has partnered with legendary plush maker Sanei Boeki to produce a beautiful Elephant Mario Plush from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Releasing in Japan this January, this plush is just enough to hold me over until the announcement of the entire elephant gang at some point down the…
It seems like brand-new Lego releases just don’t stop these days, with new Super Mario Lego sets fresh out of the gate and a myriad of other releases seemingly always on the horizon. The video game-themed Lego train doesn’t stop at Mario, however, with his old rival Sonic getting in…
The Super Mario Lego sets have been on a roll ever since their launch back in 2020 with new sets and expansions featuring our favorite Mario characters releasing all the time. Today, LEGO has released a whopping three brand new sets that you can purchase right now. Check below for…
The Super Mario Lego sets have been on a roll ever since their launch back in 2020 with new sets and expansions featuring our favorite Mario characters releasing all the time. The next set to release will feature Mario’s most iconic nemesis, Bowser, yet again, but this time around he’ll…
Kirby has had various minigames over the years attached to his standard adventures and one of the first was the crane game that made its debut in Kirby’s Adventure for the NES. Now things are coming full circle with Bandai Namco releasing a fresh wave of merchandise celebrating “Kirby’s Toki-Meki…
UPDATE – We finally have our first look at the upcoming Animal Crossing LEGO box-art from Smyth’s Toys. Check our our full gallery’s below! All sets are expected to release in March of 2024 and range from $14.99 to $74.99. Pre-orders are not live quite yet, but stay tuned to…
If you’ve been looking for something to add that Mario charm to your home, today is your lucky day! The Super Mario Home Collection has arrived on the Nintendo Store and features some adorable decorative kitchen items just in time for the holidays. Coming in at $24.99 is the hand…
UPDATE: EarthBound fans, get your wallets ready! The official Japanese Mother webshop is updated and overflowing with new and returning merch, from adorable plushies of The Chosen Four and Porky, to snazzy keychains. Dive into EarthBound bliss with the full merch collection here! (US shipping is an option, though costs…
Update: Both traveling Korok Plushes are now available to pre-order via Play-Asia. You can save 5% with code NWIRE23 at checkout. (Note: Nintendo Wire is an affiliate partner of Play-Asia.) Get your Zonai tech ready for the upcoming release of Traveling Korok plushes from The Legend of…
