In a recent discussion with VGC, Nightdive Studios bosses Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman have stated that they feel the company is ready to start tackling Xbox 360 and PS3 remasters. While the company has made a name for itself remastering games from the sixth console generation and earlier, including…
I can’t believe we’re this eager to get Switch 2 news out, but Nintendo has shared a brief look at the Switch 2’s brand-new “C” button ahead of tomorrow’s Direct. On the Nintendo Today app, the latest hype video for the Switch 2 gave us a seven-second look at the…
In an astonishing turn of events, the ROM for BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 Week 1 has finally been discovered and dumped for preservation. Over the weekend, LuigiBlood (famous for their preservation efforts and Nintendo Direct leaks) announced that they were finally able to secure a copy of the previously…
Just a few weeks to go now till Wario’s return to micro game madness, and to build up the hype Nintendo has released a new demo on the European eShop. It features four modes, one focusing on button controls, the second on twisting the system, and the third on touch….
During a PAX East panel back in April, SNK announced that a 40th Anniversary Collection of classic games would be heading to Switch this fall. Now, we have release dates and a brand new, very retro trailer showcasing the titles included. Check it out: The Limited Edition release,…
When it comes to rhythm games, Taiko no Tatsujin is in a class of its own. The sight of it’s massive drums in arcades is all too tempting when I manage to find them, and as simple as the gameplay is it’s definitely addicting. It’ll be coming to Switch in…
When it comes to multiplayer on the Gamecube, two kings stand atop a mountain of Mario Parties and dunk on Double Dash. Few games have taken over my life quite like Super Smash Bros. Melee did, and the City Trial mode of Kirby Air Ride was a revelation. Now, fifteen…
In a month, players and fans from around the world will come together for Evo 2018, the world’s largest fighting game tournament. Hosting eight games and thousands of players across its weekend, the final results for registration leaderboards are up. Evo 2018 Final Leaderboard Update July#1 DragonBall FighterZ#2 Street…
Things have been a little quiet on the Mega Man 11 front, but time has finally come for some news: Capcom has let a new boss burst onto the scene. Blast Man is the newest Robot Master that Mega Man will have to take on, continuing the proud tradition of…
Amazon has changed its terms and conditions when it applies to video game pre-orders, making it so that re-releases and remakes, as well as product bundles, are not eligible for the 20% discount. This presents a problem to gamers with Amazon Prime, since the pre-order discount is one of the…
Namco’s doubling up on its eShop offers and is bringing together two Switch releases under one new name. Namco Museum and Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus both came to the eShop last year, offering something old and something new to those who miss the days of arcade cabs and desperately…
Astro Gaming has provided us with some details about its gorgeous Breath of the Wild headset. The product was designed specifically for the Switch, and interestingly enough, it serves as the company’s first collaboration with Nintendo. The headset comes with a Switch chat cable that can plug into your console…
Lately, we’ve been getting bits of footage for the two new Dream Friends, Daroach and Dark Meta Knight, coming this summer to Kirby Star Allies via a free update. There’s been no word about when we can expect them to be available, but now at least we know it’s not…
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…
In just a few weeks the 3DS will be getting Wario’s biggest micro game collection yet, with WarioWare Gold bringing together bite-sized fun from the garlic-loving ruffian’s back catalogue. If you’re curious about the game’s set-up, Nintendo of Japan has released the full opening video, complete with a new Japanese…
