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…
Digital Foundry has posted a video comparing Sonic Mania to the classic Sonic games of old, as well as commentary on how the game performs in general. Throughout the video, DF points out that Sonic Mania, the newly released love letter to classic Sonic, performs wonderfully across the board, thanks…
Pokémon is serious business around the world, and those who live in Japan take it to another level. Each year, Yokohama, Japan hosts a Pikachu Outbreak event that features parades, events and more. This year, during a gathering of Pikachu, Mimikyu was also spotted at the tail end of a…
Gear up those Splattershots, Inklings! Nintendo NY’s official Instagram account has announced that a Splatoon 2 tournament will be taking place at Nintendo NY on August 26th. The post specifically mentions “squid squads” so make sure you and your team are ready to take on the competition that Saturday. …
There’s no denying that Cave Story has made its mark in the minds of those who’ve played it. The explorative, platformer-shooter hybrid with narrative to spare has found a new home on the Switch, and we know that main character Curly Brace will be making an appearance in the upcoming…
We’ve already seen leading man Mario show off what he can do in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, but let’s not forget that the famous series is called the Super Mario “Bros.” At least this Rabbid definitely knows that, being such a big fan of Luigi that he’s taken to…
Once again it’s time for some DIY amiibo display fun. We were just treated to the recent Pikmin amiibo release, and the appreciation for the colorful characters isn’t stopping there. Modeled after imagery from Hey! Pikmin, this new three-piece printable amiibo display can also easily showcase the Super Smash Bros….
Check out the first 30 minutes of Sonic Mania, now available in the Nintendo Switch eShop!
The week of Sonic continues with a new photo gallery showcasing Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition, which was just released today alongside the standard version of the game for the Nintendo Switch. This set includes a 12 inch statue of Sonic, a collector’s card, a cartridge imitating the Genesis style, a…
Last week, The Pokémon Company hosted the annual Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama, Japan, and this year the event was also home to a real-world Pokémon GO event, featuring increased region exclusive spawns and the first sighting of Mewtwo in Legendary Raid Battles. Niantic has disclosed that over two million players…
After shining the spotlight on two once-Arcade exclusive Pokkén Tournament fighters, the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel has changed course and is back to the Kanto classics. This time around it’s Mewtwo’s time to tear apart some opponents. In the trailer we see the genetically modified creature, who is coincidentally…
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…
The newest free DLC weapon to hit Splatoon 2 is the Splat Brella! We give it a go and see how well it fairs in this latest video.
