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…
It would be difficult to find a video game today that’s devoid of animals. Virtual constructions of domesticated pets, farm animals, anthropomorphic characters, imaginary creatures that borrow design elements real life animals — they’re everywhere. One of 2020’s most anticipated games features a menagerie of animals as neighbors, business owners,…
We all loved the Smash Bros. art from God of War’s art director earlier this year, and now there’s another fun Nintendo art mashup to admire! Adi Shankar, responsible for the Castlevania series on Netflix, created his unique take on Pokémon, releasing a video on YouTube today titled, “The End…
Luigi’s Mansion 3’s developers are back again in another interview to discuss the upcoming Nintendo Switch game, this time with Eurogamer.net. In their talk with Eurogamer’s Tom Phillips, game director Yoshihito Ikebata and developer Kensuke Tanabe discussed cut features, the possibly of Nintendo Labo support, how online play will function,…
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…
When we weren’t joyously absorbing everything Nintendo at this year’s E3, we were busy celebrating a few other key announcements. Among those was the fact that Final Fantasy VIII, the curiously missing entry in the series as far as eShop offerings go, was finally due for a remaster treatment. Thought…
For almost two years now Nintendo has been embroiled in a legal battle with MARI Mobility Development Co., Ltd., formerly known as MariCAR, for the latter’s service of offering customers the opportunity to drive around Japanese streets in go-karts while dressed as various Mario characters. Nintendo’s reasoning for the suit…
The battle royale we never knew we needed in our lives is hitting a new milestone. Tetris 99’s humble beginnings as a digital-only free-to-play title (with a Nintendo Switch Online membership), to a base online game with an offline-DLC pack, is now getting a physical version. Currently, this version is…
It’s time to grab your fishing rods and head over to Saltwater Shores, campers! That’s right, Chip has once again tasked us all with catching special fish in a new fishing tournament. Helping out our favorite beaver will earn you in-game trophies, items unique to the event’s theme, and event…
Last week, E3 attendees were the first members of the public to play and experience Pokémon Sword & Shield. Thrown into the shallow end of the pool, players were tasked to win matches at Galar’s Water Gym. It looks like more people will get the chance to try their hand…
This article is a follow-up to a previous thinkpiece about the so-called “Dexit” situation. It’s recommended you read it for full context before moving on: A few months ago, when Pokémon Sword & Shield were initially announced, the reaction across the internet was predictably mixed. There were those who complained…
Last week finally saw the release of the Legend of Zelda/Crypt of the Necrodancer cross-over game Cadence of Hyrule, but if you’re still on the fence and need some extra persuasion before you pick it up, check out the latest video from Nintendo below. Covering the core gameplay,…
In August, the first fully CG Dragon Quest movie will hit theaters across Japan. Subtitled Your Story, the movie is an adaptation of Dragon Quest V, and the first trailer back in April revealed a world of iconic monster designs. Now, we have a second trailer featuring more story beats,…
