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…
In recent years companies have been experimenting with Advent Calendars. No longer content revealing pictures or tiny pieces of chocolate, companies like LEGO and Funko have had the festive countdowns feature toys. Now Sega is getting in on the fun with a new Sonic collectible that you’ll need to put…
Puma hooked up the Nintendo Wire team with a really fantastic pair of their new Animal Crossing-themed Wild Rider Sneakers that just released last month — and we couldn’t be more excited about their arrival! From top to bottom, the shoes are a work of art that celebrate a series…
On October 12th, 2001, the first Ace Attorney game released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance. We’ve already marked the occasion with our own celebratory article, and Capcom pushed out the boat with some new merchandise, but now we’ve got an official 20th anniversary website to enjoy alongside two…
Happy 20th anniversary Ace Attorney series! The visual novel, legal drama series has been around since the days of the Game Boy Advance is getting quite the party over in Japan. Announced last month, the Aeon Lake Town Capcom Cafe is hosting a special 20th-anniversary menu. In Capcom Cafe tradition,…
Project Piplup is expanding! As Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s release approaches just next month, the majority of Pikachu Sweets establishments will be taking on a new Piplup appearance until Thursday, November 18th! As can be seen in the photos below, the temporarily Pochama Sweets setup (“Piplup Sweets” in…
The next issue of Shonen Jump is set to feature a surprise for both fans of fighting games and One Piece, as the latter’s creator and artist Eiichiro Oda has drawn up a two-page spread that’s choc-full of references. Smash Bros. gets most of the love. The background appears to…
Happy Metroid Dread release day! Along with getting a brand new Metroid game that’s the sequel to Metroid Fusion (which is nearing its 19th anniversary), Nintendo is also releasing some official merchandise. Luckily, this time it’s available for multiple regions and in one case qualifies for international shipping. Check out…
After being announced at Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct, Metroid Dread was not only going to be a sought-after game, but also one with a beautiful Special Edition. Consistently selling out during its pre-order phase, a few more copies are available today thanks to the game’s launch. Here’s what you’ll find…
A new group of patterns has arrived at Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch! With Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn region patterns completed (and a refresh in the works for select Kanto patterns) are we off to the Sinnoh region? Nope, yet you’ll see plenty of Pokémon from the Galar region…
While Shenmue doesn’t have much of a presence on Nintendo consoles, essentially limited to cameos in the likes of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, this latest bit of news is just too good not to share. Announced a while back, we finally have a trailer for adult swim and Crunchyroll’s…
Three new arcade machines are joining Arcade1Up’s sprawling selection of retro arcade cabinets. Gracing the official Arcade1Up site today are pages for Tron, Killer Instinct and Ridge Racer. Even better, each cabinet has more than just one game included. It might say Killer Instinct on the outside, but three different…
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Chao are iconic, even if their addictive garden inexplicably hasn’t had a game appearance in well over two decades. Sega is banking on their adorability once again with a new wave of merch via the Sega Shop. These new items include a Chao hat, multiple t-shirts, two…
