Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
In a series of posts over on Twitter, former Capcom composer Masakazu Sugimori has suggested that Ace Attorney would not have become a franchise if it were released in the current gaming industry. As he explains, the initial sales numbers were so low that any modern publisher would have completely…
First 7-11, and now Tower Records. It was teased last month that Tower Records would be doing something squid-related, but this goes beyond just music from the game. The game isn’t even out yet and Splatoon 2 is getting a ton of merchandise — if you’re in Japan that is!…
In addition to a brand new trailer that was released earlier tonight, Universal Studios Japan has issued a press release about Super Nintendo World. We’re getting closer to a specific release date, initially slated for 2020 opening, the theme park expansion will be opened prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games….
Universal Studios Japan has just released a brand new trailer celebrating the upcoming Super Nintendo World theme park! The trailer features Mario running around the park at the delight of its guests. According to the description, Super Nintendo World will be a unique structure consisting of two layers,…
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…
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’re raising the hype for upcoming amiibo releases by hosting more giveaways, so get ready because you have a total of two chances to win amiibo bundles of three! Our Nintendo Wire Twitter account is hosting a raffle where you have the opportunity to score the Player 1 versions of…
If you’ve been following our merchandise coverage for the past year, one thing should be clear by now – Japan loves Kirby. For the little pink guy’s 25th anniversary we’ve had retro goodies, two very different kinds of conductor Kirby, and even some glow-in-the-dark wall socket covers. Now, the gluttonous…
Marketed as a birthday gift, you can check out and download these new wallpapers on Nintendo of Japan’s website. So far this weekend, two have appeared: one for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the other for the Animal Crossing franchise. Similar to the digital rewards on…
First McDonald’s and now… chips? Yes, that’s right. From now until July 8th you can buy Nintendo branded variety packs of Frito-Lay chips and enter the code inside to secure a Nintendo Switch! Not only that you’ll receive a game as well. From the official rules: “Instant-Win Prizes (1,008 total;…
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…
First 4 Figures has been on a roll lately with a large selection of high quality statues. This time, the team has created a stunning 25th Anniversary Sonic the Hedgehog statue that’s sure to be hit with Sonic fans everywhere. The 25th Anniversary Sonic statue will retail for $384.99 and…
The fan favorite character, Lillie, from Pokémon Sun & Moon will be joining the Pokémon Nendoroid Collection! The adorable figure shows a poised Lillie clutching that all-important handbag that usually contains the mythical creature Nebby in the game. Nendoroid Lillie will be joining the Pokémon Nendoroid collection soon! Stay…
