The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been unveiled. Nintendo confirmed it comes with 256GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch. But here’s the thing: games have never been bigger. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 clock in at a massive 64 gigs. If you’re anything…
No sooner did Nintendo confirm that the Switch 2 utilizies DLSS and will support ray-tracing that Nvidia has now given us a breakdown of the CPU and GPU the console will contain. While there aren’t raw numbers to compare against Nintendo’s rivals, we do know that not only are DLSS…
During yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo spent a surprisingly decent chunk of time describing GameChat, a new system feature that is basically like all of the social features Microsoft introduced to the Xbox 360 20 years ago. It’s charming how old-school Nintendo can be sometimes, but one thing that wasn’t…
Mario has graced various Post Cereal products this year, all advertising a Nintendo Switch bundle contest. Before that we saw Mario, Link and Inkling Girl on Frito-Lay family packs of chips. Needless to say, the cross-promotion with food has been pushed out in full force this year, and now…
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…
Now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday have come and gone, Cyber Monday is here for those who are still in search of holiday presents for friends and family. From gaming consoles to accessories, we’re gathering a bunch of our favorite finds that retailers are listing throughout the day. Be sure…
One thing we love here at Nintendo Wire is unique Nintendo themed merchandise. If you’re a fan of ARMS and collectible capsule toys, you’re in luck. Japanese toy company Takara Tomy-Arts has just unveiled a series of ARMS themed keychains. Each keychain is a tiny replica of your favorite…
This time of year is all about thankfulness, and right about now I’m most thankful for these massively chinned Kirby figures coming to Japan. The Shakurel line of gachapon toys are known for throwing pronounced jawlines onto real life animals, from lions to whales and plenty in between. Now it…
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…
Joining in on the craziness and fun of Black Friday, retailers have some surprises to share before the rush of Cyber Monday begins. Luckily, the SNES Classic is showing up in these announcements. On Saturday, November 25th, you’ll want to line up early at your nearest Best Buy store. Each…
If you’ve been looking for a good reason to stay inside, away from the freezing cold, so you can snuggle up with some cuddly cuties, you’re in luck: the Pokémon Center has announced a variety of new, wintry products in its Joyous Winter Tree Holiday Collection. Included in the assortment…
Capcom has released plenty of Street Fighter merch over the years, from G.I. Joes in the ’90s to detailed Figuarts more recently. The latest licensing collaboration is quite unexpected, though. For the franchise’s 30th anniversary, the company is teaming up with Tomy to release some Transformers that mash together iconic…
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…
After a successful journey through the United States Kingdom to launch Super Mario Odyssey, Mario and Cappy are now taking a break. Relaxing between the Mushroom Kingdom and Nintendo of America Kingdom, they’ve decided to go through some fan mail. In a new video series, Mario is inviting you to…
Kirby continues to slowly take over Japan, with his anniversary year celebrations seemingly never ending. The latest in the mile-long list of adorable goods, events and more is a pair of sweet treats available in Lawson convenience stores all over the country. These takes on wagashi, a type of confection…
