After years of speculation and anticipation, publisher Forever Entertainment has finally announced that its House of the Dead 2 remake will finally be seeing the light of day this year. Revealed alongside a new trailer, the aptly titled “The House of the Dead 2: Remake” will be hitting Switch and…
The Switch 2 has had a heck of a media week, especially in Las Vegas. The Consumer Electronics Showcase (Abbreviated as CES) played host to a number of tech giants, including accessory developer Genki who brought mockups of the yet-to-be-revealed Nintendo Switch followup console. Genki in specific claimed this was…
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of leaks and speculation, with alleged images, specs, and rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 dominating the gaming news cycle. Until Nintendo officially announces something about the much-anticipated console, this flurry of speculation is likely to continue. With that said, let’s continue…
Some Pokémon deserve more love. If you’re mostly a fan of Gen I or starter ‘mon at any point, then move along — because today’s all about an unsung cutie from Gold & Silver (aka, the best pocket monsters) that more than likely got boxed before the second gym. I…
No Nintendo series revels in its anniversary like Pokémon does. Maybe it’s because I’m still remembering how all out they went for the 20th, or maybe Pokémon is just that popular with the masses. It’s just about that time again, with February 27th marking the launch of Red & Green…
There is perhaps nothing in the history of the Big N quite as enduring as EarthBound fans begging Nintendo of America for Mother 3, the GBA masterpiece that is at once a heartrending conclusion to the Mother trilogy and a treatise on the goodness of humanity. The requests have been…
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…
Many attribute the beginnings of Nintendo’s modern history to the success of the Nintendo Entertainment System and the worldwide popularity of Mario, but, as any sane, well-adjusted adult will tell you: this is just a baldfaced lie perpetrated by the video game Deep State. No, Nintendo’s success truly came about…
“Spirits” are a new game element introduced in the latest version of Smash for Nintendo Switch. They come in a variety of flavors, such as Fighter, Primary, Support, and Masters. They hail from a vast array of different franchises from across the history of gaming, and they bestow your character…
The Animal Crossing Twitter account is asking campers to give everything they can in the newest photo challenge. Using winter themed items, you’ll want to deck out your campsite in something that’ll be completely eye-catching! Hey, campers! We're back with another Twitter Photo Challenge! Now until February 16th, we're…
It’s been a wild ride these past few weeks for Assassin’s Creed on Switch. First, retailers listed a mysterious compilation for Switch, and then a month later another retailer suggested it would include Assassin’s Creed III and the Vita spin-off Liberation, complete with box-art. Then, just a few days ago,…
If you’ve been wanting to dive back into the beloved Metroidvania Hollow Knight, you may soon have your chance, as Team Cherry has revealed that details regarding the upcoming DLC that makes Hornet playable will be arriving on Valentine’s Day. Ready your Needle! First look at Hornet's new adventure…
It’s that time of year again! WonFes Winter 2019 has kicked off in Japan, bringing with it a deluge of figures that are sure to drain mine and video game fans’ wallets. And while there’s less Nintendo related goodies than usual among the throng of Fate merch, there’s still a…
It’s almost time. The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open 2019 Online Event 1 Qualifier Finals kicks off at 9:00 a.m.PT. You can check out a stream of the tournament below! The Smash Ultimate North America Open will allow people from across North America to compete in…
Bulbasaur’s debut in Funko Pop form was a wonderful surprise — or a terrifying nightmare, depending on who you ask. If anything, you can simply imagine that we’re just seeing a Ditto in an imperfect transformation. Regardless, Bulbasaur fans are rejoicing. Funko held a live and impromptu unboxing of Bulbasaur…
