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…
The giant, Manpuku Kirby plush managed to make quite an impact when it was revealed, and now a few more photos have come along showing the big guy out in the world. This massive, orb of a cutie may be stuffed, but that doesn’t mean he can’t waddle his way…
We’ve seen a good amount of merchandise for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild hit shelves and online shops ever since the game’s release on Switch and Wii U last year. While a new Link figure itself should come to no surprise as a release for series…
Last year we saw Nintendo branch out with fashion and makeup products thanks to Uniqlo, LeSportsac, and Shu Uemura. More collaborations are continuing this year, and to start us off a new retailer is giving its products some Nintendo flair. Announced today, Bloomingdale’s spring collection is all about the Big…
Fire Emblem fans, take note — an official artbook for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is dropping in Japan next month. Officially titled Valentian Accordion the artbook will contain a whopping 256 pages. (For comparison, the artbook that came with the special edition only contained 20 pages.) If previous…
Yes, don’t worry — you read that correctly. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Sonic the Hedgehog feature film will be boosting at us on November 15, 2019. The film will be directed by Jeff Fowler, who will be making his directorial debut. Tim Miller, the director of the Deadpool…
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…
If there’s one thing that gamers love, it’s massive books about their favorite franchises. From art books to huge strategy guides and encyclopedias, more info on your favorite games is never a bad thing. Keeping in line with the company’s releases of the recent Legend of Zelda books — Hyrule…
Even after almost 27 years Sonic the Hedgehog is a merchandising machine, as shown by the latest toys from Diamond Select unveiled on the New York Toy Fair 2018 Showfloor. Thanks to Sonic Stadium and @SonicTeamArg, we’ve got some descriptions and photos of the new figures. First up are two…
The semi-annual figure convention Wonder Festival (commonly shortened to WonFes) in Japan has kicked off its Winter 2018 show, bringing announcements, reveals, and displays of figures from a multitude of Japanese media. As usual, Nintendo is no exception, with a host of figures based on the company’s brands being shown…
Nintendo Wire’s resident gachapon goer in Japan, Rincs, recently took a few trips to the Kiddy Land store in Osaka’s Umeda station to view the all new Waddle Dee Collection that’s already captured the hearts of many. While she was there, she finally stumbled across an almost fully stocked gachapon…
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…
7-Elevens all over Japan are about to get a lot cuter, because Animal Crossing lottery prizes are making their way there starting March 17th. By purchasing a ticket for about $6 you’ll get a chance to own one of these prizes — which are all separated by “letter” rankings. The…
