We’re now just about a week away from the launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and while two of the three Prime 4 amiibo are already in stores as I type this, we still haven’t known much about what these figures actually do in-game… until now! Nintendo of Japan has…
In a rather unexpected update, Valve has just updated Steam to include semi-official Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller support in its beta branch. In patch notes released by the company, it states that users can plug in their Switch 2 Pro Controllers via USB and use them via Steam input…
Alongside the addition of some games last night, Nintendo has quietly updated both the NES Classics and Game Boy Classics apps for NSO subscribers with a long-requested feature: in-app controller remapping. Surprisingly, NES games have not had the ability to remap button layouts on the app level, requiring players to…
Whether you’re celebrating a Splatfest in Inkopolis Square, getting spurred to victory when your favorite song plays in a match, or just arguing whether the Squid Sisters or Off the Hook are better, there’s no denying the power of Splatoon 2’s music. Recently the second soundtrack album, Octotune, was released…
UPDATE (7/26/18): Pre-orders are now open for the Neku Sakuraba figure at Play-Asia — pick it up for $71.99. And remember, you can save $3 when applying the code NINWIRE at checkout! At San Diego Comic-Con last week we saw the surprise reveal of a Neku Sakuraba Bring Arts figure…
The latest batch of Super Mario Happy Meal toys has made its way to McDonald’s locations in North America. Surprisingly, a few new designs are included in this series, so there’s a bit of variety when the toys are compared to those previously released in other regions. Most notable in…
As a child who grew up in the early ’90s, arcades have always been near and dear to my heart. From an early age I always loved the feel of a springy arcade joystick and the sensation of brightly colored arcade buttons under my fingertips. There was something so precise…
Quite a few members of the Nintendo Wire team have spent a lot of hands-on time with the upcoming Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee! over the past two months, and we walk away with more things we like about the games every single opportunity we have to play them. One of our…
Hot off his Odyssey, a new line of Super Mario Travel goods are making their way to Japan soon. Featuring some new, great looking designs alongside some iconic looks and features, these are the perfect way to get from A to B with a little “M,” for good measure. …
Update (7/20/18): We’ve added a whole new section dedicated to the panel and displays hosted by Jakks Pacific tonight, along with some new photos of the Hot Wheels Mario Kart toys. All of the new additions have been noted. Stay tuned as we continue to update this gallery throughout the…
Square Enix has always had a thriving merchandise sector, with internal franchises like Final Fantasy and external ones like DC Comics getting Play Arts Kai figures, plushes, accessories and more. One IP that has been oddly absent, however, is The World Ends With You – until now. Likely to tie-in…
It’s amazing that it took this long to get some standard Hot Wheels of Mario and friends in karts, but “Here we go!” into a new line of collectible toys for everyone’s favorite racing series. The newly revealed Mario Kart Hot Wheels show off eight characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi,…
The ever reliable Pokémon Center has graced us with another fun collection titled “Destination Pokémon.” This new series is perfect for those of you who have the knack for traversing the world around you, as it includes a variety of products themed for travelers. Featuring patterns showing off regions from…
Artbook fans already had the Creating a Champion book to look forward to, but now Dark Horse has revealed a deluxe Hero’s Edition for fans and collectors to gather up some rupees for. Have a look and let that beauty speak for itself: Featuring the hardcover book in a Champion’s…
Whenever a new Pokémon movie releases in Japan it features a tease of the next to come one at the very end. As Pokémon: Everyone’s Story just released we now have reports coming in that the included teaser was a little less new and a little more familiar. According to…
