There are more rumors surrounding the Switch 2 than any other console I can remember in recent memory. People are dying to know what Nintendo has planned for the successor to its most successful gaming device ever. In the first few weeks of 2025, we’ve heard so many claims about…
We kicked 2025 off with some sad news for fans of one of Nintendo’s biggest nostalgic properties. According to a ResetEra post by Kinda Funny Games present Imran Khan, the developers over at Next Level Games had reportedly put the Punch-Out series on ice. While the true reason seems to…
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…
Just like clockwork, the Japanese Pokémon Company YouTube channel has released yet another Pokkén Tournament DX trailer, though this time we get a closer look at a Johto favorite – Scizor. You can catch the Pincer Pokémon using moves like Sword Dance and take on its Mega Evolved form for…
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…
Warning: Spoilers for Sonic Mania are provided below, including full list of zones and some unlockables. If you’re like me you want to practice and explore through Sonic Mania at your leisure. When completing the game with a given character, it will let you select a zone and start from…
The Pikachu Outbreak in Japan has come to a close, but at least one part of the festivities has made its way overseas. As reported, Shiny Pikachu, Pichu and Raichu were available during the event in the Pokémon GO, and have also been found in the game’s source code. Now…
Last month Sonic fans in San Diego were treated to an event that not only revealed Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces to the world, but also featured music performances by the beloved Crush 40. Those of us at home, though, had to endure all sorts of technical difficulties, with the…
To celebrate the Nintendo x LeSportsac line that debuted online recently, LeSportsac is hosting some events for the line starting this Friday. Marketed as a “West Coast vs. East Coast” game of sorts, it seems like all attendees will be winners. Starting off with the East Coast, New York events…
While Telltale has yet to go all-in with bringing its modern adventure games to Nintendo platforms, next week’s port of Minecraft: Story Mode to the Nintendo Switch definitely shows the company testing their tech on the new system. Not only that but last month, via a GameSpot interview, Telltale’s head…
It’s dangerous to go alone during a song of storms, so take this! Online retailer Merchoid is bringing a slightly new spin to one of Banpresto’s raffle items from earlier this year. Similar to the lightsaber and samurai sword umbrellas, the Master Sword is finally getting this merchandise treatment. With…
Few genres have played such a pervasive role in my gaming upbringing as the plucky platformer. From seasoned staples Mario and Mega Man to more modern mascots like Meat Boy and Shovel Knight, these seductive side-scrollers have become a kind of comfort food that helps nourish my soul after a…
If you’re still harboring any doubts regarding Xenoblade Chronicles 2 releasing in 2017, this new rating out of Australia might put your mind at ease. The Australian Government’s Classification group has given the game an M rating, citing mature themes and violence. This may seem extreme in the US, but…
The official Japanese Fire Emblem Twitter account has just uploaded a new video showcasing Female Robin in action in the upcoming 3DS and Switch title Fire Emblem Warriors. The brief trailer showcases Robins’s attacks, specials, and even her Japanese voice acting. Check it out below! 「ルフレ」アクショントレーラーを公開！戦術師は魔道書を操り広範囲の敵を薙ぎ払えるほか、技によっては火、風、雷といった属性を宿した攻撃も可能です。https://t.co/j5IdsZDrhr #FE無双 pic.twitter.com/DPLHmR4455 —…
It looks like Biff’s search for new ARMS fighters has been going well. Last time we saw him, he looked like he was relaxing more than researching, yet here we are: we now have the first footage of a brand new character coming to the game. There’s not much that…
