Yesterday’s reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 told us that Nintendo has a new console on the horizon. That’s not meant to be a punchline, either: the reveal only told us that a new console is happening. There was a glimpse of a new Mario Kart and astute viewers can…
For the last few years, when rumors of a Switch successor would pop up, it was always labelled as the Switch 2. Nobody knew what it was actually going to be called, but Switch 2 was a quick shorthand for saying “Nintendo’s next console” or “the successor to the Nintendo…
After the surprise drop of a Switch 2 reveal teaser, the internet was set ablaze with the information that the Switch successor is actually real and is coming sometime this year. Since it would be incredibly silly to unveil the new console and not give any information, the teaser ended…
You can pre-order the Charmander Pop on Amazon for $10.99 Funko has already graced the collector world with familiar faces like Pikachu and Bulbasaur in their ever popular Pop toy line — and it looks as though the hype train for the figures isn’t stopping anytime soon! Coming Soon:…
Pokémon collectors and cute fanatics gather ’round, because the US Pokémon Center has got a treat for you! The online shop recently updated with a few new additions in their Kuttari Cuties series. You’ll now find the likes of Rowlet, Little, Popplio, Alolan Vulpix, and more among the adorable ranks…
Update: Twitter user @Paulrobertryan has shared photos of the new Meltan and Melmetal plushes, now available at Japanese Pokémon Center locations. Have a look: New Pokémon Center Meltan and Melmetal official plush pic.twitter.com/1nmc3fRABw — Paul Ryan (@Paulrobertryan) March 20, 2019 Meltan and Melmetal look like they’ve grown on…
Part of the Nintendo Switch’s first-year library, Super Mario Odyssey charmed many and captured hearts around the globe. Leading up to the game’s release, Nintendo shared a number of concept art pieces on social media, which was later compiled into an official art book. Snapshots of the book quickly made…
It’s Day 2 of the Pokémon Company showing off the remaining Pokémon Detective Pikachu TCG cards! Yesterday was Bulbasaur, and today’s revealed ‘mon also falls within Generation I and will appear on screen quite often in the film. Who’s that Pokémon? Enter, Psyduck! Have you guessed who’s next in…
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…
Capcom is on a roll lately, with many of its recent releases smashing the company’s sales records and keeping old franchises alive. Street Fighter and Monster Hunter are two of the company’s biggest, and their iconography still resonates with many to this day. Naturally, in light of all this success,…
Before Pokémon Detective Pikachu electrifies theaters this May, April will consist of the merchandise deluge that comes with every movie geared towards kids and adults alike. With the TCG cards out on April 5th, it’s time to reveal the remaining four promo cards. Shown off on Twitter and with the…
Last month, Funko’s latest Pokémon merchandising effort kicked off, with the Day with Pikachu line. Every month for a year, Pikachu will be starring in a bunch of figures celebrating holidays and even the weather. After the last couple of weeks saw store shelves packed with a St. Patrick’s Day…
I don’t think Kirby really registers the concept of time in any way. He eats when he’s hungry, sleeps when he’s tired, and saves Dream Land when it needs saving. He’s had to deal with some wayward celestial bodies, sure, but this is a character whose idea of copying a…
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…
Good news, fans of the work of Akihiko Yoshida (which should be everyone): The Bravely Default art book is on sale now! Dark Horse’s localized 256-page tome is jam packed with concept art, commentary, and just a heap of gorgeous imagery for any fan of the 3DS JRPG that has…
