Dragalia Lost’s first collaboration is just around the corner now, and we’ve been treated to some new information, and some adorable art, regarding the upcoming Fire Emblem: Lost Heroes event. Only 7days left until the Fire Emblem: Lost Heroes event begins in #DragaliaLost! Here's an illustration from the development…
It may have leaked early, but now it’s official – WayForward is working on a new entry in the River City/Kunio-kun series in collaboration with Arc System Works. There isn’t much information yet, but a press release states that the companies will “leverage the strengths of each studio and bring…
Masocore games and I have gotten quite chummy over the past few years, from humble beginnings beefing up with Meat Boy to cathartic climbs up Mount Celeste. Dipped in the spicy sauce of nostalgia, it’s a genre rarely made for the faint of heart, rewarding only those with the perseverance…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “I bought an extra copy of Tales of Berseria just so I could get it signed by the VAs” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Another…
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the absolutely adorable Eeveelution statue, but back then it was an unpainted prototype. Now though, we get a full and fully colored taste, and it doesn’t disappoint in the slightest: With nine Pokemon total piling up, each one with their own…
An extension of the Nintendo Wire team is living in Japan right now, and we’re happy to report that she’s ventured over to the Pokémon Center in Ikebukuro to capture displays dedicated to this year’s beautiful Easter collection. The 2019 series features the usual characters — Pikachu and Eevee —…
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…
It’s time for Team Rocket to finally take over the world — through a bunch of new merchandise! The Pokémon Center’s latest collection is bringing fans in North America a variety of new products showing off that extremely recognizable “R” that reps our favorite pocket monster villains. You can expect…
Convention season is starting to pick up, and Nintendo has done their part in hyping up PAX East 2019. Scheduled to have two booths on the show floor and hosting two e-sport events at the PAX Arena (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open 2019 and Splatoon 2 North America…
It’s been almost 21 years since Pokémon first came to North America. In the years that followed, the franchise and various monsters from the original 151 invaded nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. Promotions with notable food brands, episodes to watch after school, cards to collect and trade, games…
In the past couple years, Nintendo has done some interesting branching out in terms of branding and collaboration. We saw the release of several pairs of Vans sneakers in 2016, with the crossover incorporating franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong. And even earlier in 2015,…
Latias and Latios are two of my favorites Legendary Pokémon, what with their harmonious nature and ability to take a Trainer through the skies. These two do more than just fly though; they soar past clouds and make every moment special — and now they’re taking Pikachu on a trip…
The Funko and Pokémon partnership has brought us a few iconic ‘mon to collectors in recent months. Pikachu was released last year, Bulbasaur appeared last month, and Charmander will be here soon. Out of these three Pokémon, Pikachu received a supersized surprise, being available as a 10” Pop at Target…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “my blood is 100% pasta” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Well, we all know what the big news was this week — and no, I’m…
The Kirby Café, that wonderful place, is still running strong and making dreams come true in Tokyo. Starting next month though, something extra special will come along in celebration of its mascot’s birthday. For Kirby’s 27th birthday, the café is offering fans and visitors both a new menu option and…