The Wii U has now been offline since April of last year. However, this hasn’t stopped online gamers from seeking out unofficial means of still playing their favorite Wii U games online. Although this has been an ongoing situation since last spring, Nintendo has just now taken to social media…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is, once again, going through a bit of a collector’s boom at the moment. In the years since Pokémon card frenzy reached an all-time high in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, hype around new set releases had died down somewhat, meaning it wasn’t all…
In the long history of gaming, the exploration of different genres has been one of the key ways that franchises have evolved. One of the earliest genres to take hold was the beloved RPG format, with turn-based gameplay and a focus on story. With how long this formula has existed,…
It’s August, which means classes will be starting up soon. If you’re looking at going back to school in style, then Nintendo NY has got you covered! Starting now, the store has Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda (specifically Wind Waker), Pokémon and even some ‘90s love for the Game…
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…
We were teased with a placeholder page for the Nintendo x LeSportsac collaboration on the US site just four days ago, and it looks like the wait is already over: The brand new line of products is here and available for purchasing! LeSportsac tweeted just minutes ago, officially announcing the…
Just a few moments ago, the official Nintendo Facebook page announced that pre-orders for the upcoming Super Nintendo Classic Edition will start to hit retailers later this month. Nintendo also re-confirmed that it will be shipping a significant number of additional systems to retailers throughout the year. We appreciate…
YouTube cooking show Binging with Babish has quickly become one of my favorite shows online. The show’s host, Oliver Babish, creates some of the most iconic dishes from books, TV shows and movies. This week, Binging with Babish tackles its first video game themed episode by creating some iconic dishes…
Last month, Japanese cinemas saw the debut of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You, a retold origin story for everyone’s favorite Pokémon Trainer, Ash Ketchum. While this 20th Pokémon movie took some liberties with the story told back in 1997, such as swapping out fan favorites Misty and Brock, the…
Please understand: This newest edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return soon. Look forward to it, and more, this week! Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best,…
Late yesterday we brought you news of a fresh Nendoroid announcement out of Wonder Festival 2017 – the Guardian from the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It’s not the only video game merchandise to come out of the event, however, so we’ve looked through WHL4U.jp and picked out…
Yup, that’s right: Another new My Nintendo rewards update is here. If you still have a few coins that are on the edge of expiring this Monday, then fear not; there are some new digital goodies to choose from. Nikki from Swapnote and Swapdoodle is the major focus of today’s…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has seen a huge amount merchandise over the past year, including figures, statues and more. While most of the products have featured Link, the folks over at Good Smile are about to change that with a newly announced Guardian Nendoroid. The figure…
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…
Lucky Nintendo Wire writer, Splatoon expert and Switch devotee Logan Plant got his hands on the gorgeous neon green and pink Joy-Cons, imported all the way from Japan. While we’re all still (understandably) bummed that these dazzling controllers never made the trek over to the states, we’re at least grateful…
