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…
PAX West will be returning to Seattle at the start of next month, bringing all sorts of video game demos, announcements and industry panels. Seeing as it’s Nintendo of America’s hometurf the company typically has a presence, but rarely holds panels. A listing has popped up on this year’s schedule,…
Splatoon 2’s the hottest thing right now but it doesn’t hurt to take a look back at the first game. CoroCoro’s uploaded an animated look at the manga that was published during the original Splatoon’s reign as my go to multiplayer fun. Enjoy seeing a group of Inklings make their…
First being distributed at Pokémon GO Fest last month, Sprint is bringing this swag filled promotion to stores across the US. Badges that resemble the level up “medal” are available for free in level 10, 20, 30 and 40 increments. Courtesy of The Silph Road subreddit, redditor black_widow_natasha initially posted…
The developers of Fire Emblem Warriors recently sat down with Nintendo Dream to talk about the game. A follow-up to a similar interview conducted in July, the devs – Producer Yosuke Hayashi and Director Hiroya Usada – talked about the game’s reception at E3, roster decisions, and more. Here’s the…
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…
We’re only a few days away from the launch of Sonic Mania, and the hype is at an all-time high! Most fans will be paying $19.99 for the new game come Tuesday — and if you were lucky enough to nab a special edition, you’ll be interested in this tidbit:…
November 17’s still a bit of a ways away, but with the recent news on Dusk Lycanroc in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon maybe ordering the game’s on your mind. If you’re in the US the online Pokémon Center’s got you covered with a little extra something, though luck’s going…
So much for celebratory ramen — I mean hamburgers — after winning a case. Ace Attorney fans, you’ll have to dig deep into couch cushions or see if Larry Butz has a money making operation going if you want to get the ultimate Ace Attorney Collector’s Edition. Dubbed the Premium…
UK publisher Curve Digital has announced that three titles it’s involved with are coming to the Nintendo Switch by sometime next year. A Knight’s Quest is due for release in 2018, while Human: Fall Flat and The Flame in the Flood currently don’t have release windows. We’ll make sure to…
The Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons are now the center of a turf war in a supposed patent infringement case. Gamevice, the maker of Wikipad, is throwing its hat into the ring over Patent ‘119: “Combination computing device and game controller with flexible bridge section.” Of course, this patent’s technology is not…
Dusk Form Lycanroc has been officially revealed by The Pokémon Company in a brand-new trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The trailer features Dusk Form Lycanroc evolving from a Rockruff, a battle with a Bewear and a Talonflame and a distribution date for the new Pokémon. Players can…
Now we’re just a few days away from the return-to-roots that is Sonic Mania, it’s as good a time as any to reflect on where Sega originally planned to take its famous blue hedgehog after the Genesis era. The most iconic, yet elusive, project from that tumultuous period is Sonic…
