There are more rumors surrounding the Switch 2 than any other console I can remember in recent memory. People are dying to know what Nintendo has planned for the successor to its most successful gaming device ever. In the first few weeks of 2025, we’ve heard so many claims about…
We kicked 2025 off with some sad news for fans of one of Nintendo’s biggest nostalgic properties. According to a ResetEra post by Kinda Funny Games present Imran Khan, the developers over at Next Level Games had reportedly put the Punch-Out series on ice. While the true reason seems to…
2024 has come and gone and with it, a slew of incredible games. Everything from RPGs, platformers and shooters to fighting, puzzle and simulation games, there was something for everyone. However, before we talk about the good, we do have to acknowledge the unfortunate, which are the continuing layoffs in…
Another day, another batch of Splatoon 2 news. Here’s everything we’ve learned about the upcoming splatastic title today: Headwear Known for their variety of helmets, goggles, headphones and more, Forge appears to have gone back to the drawing board. Out of all the pieces shown, Studio Headphones and Snorkel Mask…
More photos have surfaced of the first special edition Switch bundle! The Monster Hunter XX: Nintendo Switch Version is currently exclusive to Japan, but it does raise hope that we may see more special editions in the future. As for what makes this edition a truly unique console, the dock…
Artist Steven Butler revealed concept art for a Metroid comic series on his Facebook page today. According to Butler, he was commissioned by Archie Comics to draw up these concept images roughly six years ago. “They paid me for doing the drawings, and they were a blast to do!”…
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…
The Pokémon151 Collection finally came to the North American Pokémon Center within the last few months. The t-shirt series was first launched in 2008, but only for Japan. The line’s designer, Polygraph, was interviewed about its process and how certain Pokémon were picked. Contacted in 2007, Polygraph was given the…
At the end of June, the Pokémon Center in Tohoku will be celebrating its reopening. The store’s mascots — Pikachu, Victini and Rowlet — are taking center stage as they’ll be featured in new merchandise and events. First, a special Victini will be available to download for Pokémon Sun and…
Capcom’s online store updated overnight with a slew of Monster Hunter Double Cross Nintendo Switch merchandise. Not only that, but the game is getting multiple limited edition bundles! Starting off with the Normal Version for 6,264 yen fans will receive the game, a “replacement jacket” that is currently being printed…
A few months back, we reported that Nintendo was jumping into the theme park business with Super Nintendo World, a joint venture with Universal Studios Japan. While work on the Japanese park is reportedly underway, details about the park’s US counterpart have been rather scarce. However, one newly uncovered trademark…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap: Weekend Edition! 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,…
As pointed out by Japanese Nintendo, Hori and Max Games are ready to join the fray of Splatoon 2 merchandise. Hori’s hard case is priced at 2,354 yen and comes in two designs: Ink x Squid and Graffiti. While different on the outside, the lining for both cases are 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…
While we’re waiting for Squirtle to make his debut, Eevee has been restocked at Build-A-Bear! Both the online-only bundle and in-store collections are available for purchase once again. If you’ve been waiting to collect the Pokémon plush series from the retailer, then you can also pick up Pikachu and Charmander’s…
