The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here, and while everyone’s off racing in Mario Kart World or hacking away in Cyberpunk 2077, I’m doing what I do best: opening amiibo! That’s right, four new Legend of Zelda amiibo just dropped: Yunobo, Tulin, Riju, and Sidon. Each one unlocks special gear…
When Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 earlier this year and revealed its new GameChat feature, one of the key elements to making that whole thing work was a new webcam for the console. Plugged directly into the console via USB-C, the camera wasn’t anything special and didn’t require any additional…
In what is sure to be a devastating story for some, there have been various reports across social media of GameStop customers receiving their Nintendo Switch 2 units with staple holes in the screen due to the flimsy packaging used for the console. IGN reports that US GameStop customers found…
Good Smile has been absolutely killing it when it comes to adapting the Kirby series into its Nendoroid line of figures. The original Kirby, Meta Knight and the upcoming Blue Kirby all come with multiple accessories and a unique, spherical design with magnets keeping their not-so-standard limbs in place. They’re…
When I lived in Japan I kept an eye open for anything Fire Emblem that wasn’t an amiibo or trading card game. Other than some remnants from Fates’ release, there just didn’t seem to be much merch for the series, to the point I had better luck getting my hands…
If you’re still on a mad hunt for the SNES Classic Edition, an opportunity will be making itself available very soon. Target REDcard members will be able to purchase the highly sought after system online tomorrow, November 1st, at 7:00 a.m PT. Keep in mind that this option is only…
If you haven’t quite had your fill of Super Mario Odyssey today, we’ve got you covered! Amazon has listed all three of the individual wedding amiibo for sale. That means Peach, Bowser and Mario (all stylishly decked out in wedding attire) are available for you to purchase this very moment….
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…
Still on the hunt for a SNES Classic Edition? You might be in luck. According to the official Toys”R”Us Twitter page, SNES Classic Editions will be back in store on Friday, October 27th. #NINTENDO FANS: Friday, 10/27 is GO TIME! As in, GO to #ToysRUs early to snag a…
You might be thinking about filing this tidbit of information under the “Too Weird to be True” category, but it is, in fact, true: The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U works with the Nintendo Switch thanks to the latest firmware update. All hail Version 4.0 and the hype train…
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…
Once again, Dark Horse is making our wallets a tad lighter. The highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia is getting more than just a blue hardcover version this year. Shown off by Kotaku, the last book in the trilogy is trading its Nayru blue for a nod to the…
Get ready to deck your halls with the likes of Pikachu this year! Toys”R”Us and the Pokémon Company are coming together to bring you three exclusive ornaments — for free. Yup, you heard that right! Participating Toys”R”Us stores will offer visitors a free ornament with a purchase of Pokémon products…
For those who were hoping last week’s reports about Lego Dimensions untimely end were false, we’re sorry to dash those dreams with this nail in the series’ coffin. On the official Lego Dimensions Twitter, the following tweet was shared this morning: https://twitter.com/LEGODimensions/status/922504239368114176 An official goodbye of sorts, the…
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…
