What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Well folks, the time is here! Black Friday has arrived… on Thursday, naturally. Down below you’ll find Nintendo Wire’s list of fantastic deals on a variety of items all related to gaming in one way or another, ones that we’ve specially handpicked just for you this holiday season! Make sure…
The Luigi’s Mansion expansion sets for Lego Super Mario were unveiled around Halloween, teased with a brief trailer that spooked us (and more importantly, Luigi) to our very cores. Now the sets have pictures in official Lego listings for us all to see! The big one is Haunt and Seek,…
Build-A-Bear has slowly but surely been giving Eevee and its many evolutions plushes, and the latest in line is the ice type, Glaceon. Much like earlier Eeveelution plushes, you can nab a version that makes sounds, or accessorize with a cape or sleeper. Given the typing, though, it probably wouldn’t…
Lately Sega has been releasing waves of new official Sonic the Hedgehog remixes and this latest has a fresh brand – “Sonic Sessions”. Kicking things off is a cover of the iconic Escape from the City… If those vocals sound familiar that’s because they’re provided by Lyn, who…
The North American My Nintendo service is back at it with physical rewards for members! Following in the footsteps of the European and Japanese branches, NA has brought that vibrant 2022 calendar featuring a whole bunch of favorite Nintendo characters. Splatoon, Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing… The gang’s all here to…
Monster Hunter and Universal Studios Japan have crossed paths plenty in the past. Experiences from Capcom’s iconic series have come to the theme park, usually as limited time attractions. Likewise, USJ-themed equipment has appeared in the games, most recently in Monster Hunter World as part of Event Quests. Now, as…
It’s finally here! First 4 Figures has officially revealed that its next PVC statue is the iconic Hylian Shield from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This 12″ statue will come in two varieties at launch, including a standard edition that features not just the legendary shield, but…
Last month saw the reveal of the My Nintendo 2022 desk calendar on the Japanese storefront. Now, thankfully, European members will also be able to flip through wonderful Nintendo artwork each month, as the item is now available on the My Nintendo UK and Europe stores. The calendar features 13…
While the series has come and gone from Nintendo platforms since, Tales of… got its start on the Super Famicom with Tales of Phantasia in 1995. In 2004 Namco adapted the game into an anime consisting of four episodes, and now it’s getting a Blu-Ray release by Discotek Media. Yes,…
The early years of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise were weird, with Sega of Japan and Sega of America treating the character and setting in distinctly different ways. This is most apparent when it comes to the Hedgehog’s licensed cartoons, with DiC’s two takes being some of the most unique…
As the colder months quickly creep in, it looks like even Super Nintendo World is getting in on the holiday spirit — and perhaps, ensuring its guests stay warm in the park so that they don’t head home early to cozy up by the fire, instead of waiting in line…
Disclaimer: Grid Studios provided this sample for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Back in 1999, I still remember walking into Toys”R”Us with my dad and picking out my very first Game Boy Color. I remember staring at the selection of colors for what seemed like an eternity…
Just released on My Nintendo UK and My Nintendo Europe, a new Metroid Dread pin set is now redeemable for members, featuring an action-ready Samus and an E.M.M.I. enemy (say that three times fast!). It’s available now for 500 Platinum Points plus shipping (which varies depending on the destination country)….
