There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got a favorite Super Mario platformer. From way back with Super Mario Bros. all the way up to Super Mario Wonder, there’s…
And the third Ultra Unlock event for Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies is here. Keeping up with the new debut theme, Ultra Unlock Part 3 is all about Mega Lucario! That means Trainers can participate in Mega Lucario Raids and earn Lucario Mega Energy to Mega Evolve their own…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The next game in the Layton franchise is heading to smartphones next month and to the Nintendo 3DS this fall. Subtitled “Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy”, it follows Professor Layton’s daughter and features plenty of colorful characters. You can check out a new Japanese language trailer below: Not…
This morning, Niantic has announced details on what it is calling the biggest update ever to Pokémon GO since the game’s launch. Starting soon, players will have the ability to play Pokémon GO together, Gyms will be updated, and new items will be introduced. The most interesting feature being introduced…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap: E3 Edition! It’s been an exciting week for Nintendo fans the world over, complete with amiibo announcements, franchise revivals and plumber possessed T-Rexes. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a handy list…
My Nintendo has just added two brand new sets of wallpaper featuring the lovable fighters from ARMS. The first set showcases Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Ninjara, Master Mummy and Mechanica, while the second set sports Min Min, Twintelle, Byte & Barq, Kid Cobra and Helix. Each set comes in…
Pokémon GO’s Soltice even has begun! During the event, which runs from today, June 13th, until June 20th, Fire- and Ice-type Pokémon will be way more plentiful over the next week, making it easier to find some of your favorites like Cyndaquil and Sneasel. The event also includes increased experience…
A new Fire Emblem Warriors trailer has dropped showing off the story and characters of the game. Three new characters were shown off: Xander, Ryoma and Female Corrin, rounding out the characters assumed to be in the game after the initial teaser trailer. Also shown were the game’s new dual…
We’re due for more heroes to enter the fray in Fire Emblem Heroes tomorrow, and a brand new trailer detailing the newest additions has just dropped. The Echoes of Mystery banner features four characters from Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem: Katarina, a red mage; Roderick, a mounted lance-user;…
Last week we reported on Niantic’s plans for Pokémon GO’s anniversary celebrations. For those who aren’t able to go to one of the many real-world events held around the globe, the company promised an in-game Solstice event centered around Fire and Ice-type Pokémon. Now, with one day to spare, they…
Please understand: Today’s edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the audio and visual version in lieu of E3 preparations for the Nintendo Wire team. The video, however, will return for the Wiretap later this week! In its place we have tonight’s live recording of a special edition dedicated…
During Apple’s WWDC ‘17 this week, we reported on the company’s new ARKit for developers and how Niantic would be taking advantage of the tech to improve Pokémon GO’s Augmented Reality capabilities. Now, Niantic officially posted a small update on the company blog about what will come to Pokémon GO…
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…
It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year since Pokémon GO first launched on July 6th and took the world by storm. While the hype has naturally died down since, Niantic isn’t letting the first anniversary pass by without a celebration. Via the official Niantic blog, the company has…
