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…
Have you ever tried to use a PC from the comfort of your couch, but been so frustrated that no surface can accurately capture a desk that you threw your mouse across the room in disgust and then took a sledgehammer to your PC to vent your anger? I certainly…
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…
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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…
Released in Japan earlier this month, the US is one step closer to the release of the Nintendo x LeSportsac collaboration. Currently on the US LeSportsac site there’s a placeholder page for the series with the option of signing up via email for future updates. Pining away for the…
There are some new items available at the Pokémon Center this week! Whether you’re a plush collector or you’re looking for some new apparel options, there’s something available for everyone. Aloha Evolution Dartrix, Torracat, Brionne and Alolan Persian are the next Pokémon from Alola to receive the plush transformation treatment!…
Over the weekend during San Diego Comic-Con, Mattel set up a large table in the Nintendo Lounge area. Throughout the day, representatives for the Hot Wheels brand were letting attendees have a “let’s-a-go” with their upcoming take on the Mario Kart series, aimed at ages eight and up. Available starting…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Bandai Namco reminisces over the golden age of the arcade, Olimar embarks on yet another voyage for Earth’s garbage, and your many Miis mingle in a quest for friendship. The slow summer of sales continues this week with not much new to report. Wii…
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