2024 has come and gone and with it, a slew of incredible games. Everything from RPGs, platformers and shooters to fighting, puzzle and simulation games, there was something for everyone. However, before we talk about the good, we do have to acknowledge the unfortunate, which are the continuing layoffs in…
2025 has been full of nonstop rumors and leaks for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor, and this week has been no different. According to NateDrake, Microsoft is getting ready to upgrade existing Xbox titles and port over a slew of new games! Grounded, Pentiment, and the two Ori games are already…
Now, before we get started, keep in mind this is NOT an official announcement from Nintendo and should be treated as a rumor for the time being. With that said, strap in, folks! According to industry insider Nate Drake, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be formally announced by…
Video game designer and artist Jools Watsham contributes his gaming expertise to help determine who will win between steel-jawed fighter Little Mac and the Steel/Fighting-type Pokémon, Lucario. Join the battle with the Smash Supremacy Patreon!
Warning: This video has content from the end of Super Mario Odyssey. Earn easy and unlimited coins in Super Mario Odyssey by following only a few easy steps. We walk you through them in our latest video.
No doubt many of you are deep into Super Mario Odyssey at this point, capturing all sorts of critters as you travel the globe. That said, we at Nintendo Wire have been capturing something quite different on our Switch vacation — screenshots. By simply hitting down on the D-pad you…
Nintendo has been very liberal with artwork featuring Splatoon 2’s hosts, Marina and Pearl. Halloween is no exception, with the latest piece of art posted on Nintendo of America’s Twitter feed featuring the two wearing their spooky get-ups. Check it out: Unfortunately the next Splatfest won’t be between these ghoulish…
Nintendo’s latest financial reports are in, with a few interesting tidbits shared throughout the documentation. The biggest news of all, though, is just what a success the Switch has been. As of September 30th, after six months of availability, 7.63 million Switch systems were sold globally. For comparison, the Wii…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the vine-draped droops of our spooky Mario Maker challenge comes yet another ruthless run that will leave…
In a new video released on the NintendoAU YouTube page, The Legend of Zelda Series Producer, Eiji Aonuma has confirmed that the Champions Ballad DLC is still on track for release before the end of the year. Check out the video below for all the details!
How do you like your breakfast, warm or cold? That’s the question posed by the latest European Splatfest, which will be taking place in one week, as announced by Nintendo of Europe. EU #Splatfest announcement! Pick a side in-game and join this battle of breakfasts next Saturday at 16:00…
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…
As you hop, skip and jump your way through Super Mario Odyssey you’ll eventually run into a new, bizarre character: Uncle amiibo. A small, flat robot with a satellite, this guy is who you go to when you want to tap your figures and get a hint as to…
120 has been a significant number in more wide open Mario games. It’s the total number of Power Stars and Shine Sprites in both Mario 64 and Sunshine — a nice round number after a couple full adventures. In Super Mario Odyssey, it’s just a passing total on the way…
If you haven’t quite had your fill of Super Mario Odyssey today, we’ve got you covered! Amazon has listed all three of the individual wedding amiibo for sale. That means Peach, Bowser and Mario (all stylishly decked out in wedding attire) are available for you to purchase this very moment….
