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…
Yet another beloved indie gem is on its way to the Nintendo Switch, though this time around it’s quite recent. Tequila Works’ The Sexy Brutale has been rated by PEGI in Europe and was just confirmed for release in Japan by Nippon Ichi Software (via Perfectly Nintendo.) The Sexy Brutale…
Even though the game is just a week old, Nintendo is already going all-out with the free updates for Splatoon 2, with the day after launch seeing the return of the Ink Brush from the first game. Tomorrow we’ll be seeing yet another classic weapon make a come back, but…
To say Chicago’s Pokémon GO Fest didn’t go well is a bit of an understatement. Connection problems were abundant, Niantic’s CEO was met with a very frosty reception and the company ended up giving registered attendees $100 PokéCoins and Lugia in-game, while entry tickets were refunded. That said, there are…
Owls and orbs are objectively good things. Fire Emblem Heroes manages to have both of those, along with all the blue haired swordsmen and magic users I could ever ask for, so naturally I was excited to see what tonight’s broadcast focused on the game would offer. August will be…
We go hands-on with the Hey! Pikmin amiibo in our latest unboxing video.
This last weekend, I was able to spend four consecutive days at the San Diego stop of the Nintendo Summer of Play tour. This is the Switch’s first summer and seeing Nintendo tour it around the country, offering attendees the chance to play the latest games and walk away with…
Ready to remember bygone days of arcades? Bandai Namco sure is, and best of all you’ll probably still be spending less than a mountain of quarters. Namco Museum for the Switch brings along ten classics along with a special, multiplayer twist on an old favorite in the form of PAC-MAN…
There are some new items available at the Pokémon Center this week! Whether you’re a plush collector or you’re looking for some new apparel options, there’s something available for everyone. Aloha Evolution Dartrix, Torracat, Brionne and Alolan Persian are the next Pokémon from Alola to receive the plush transformation treatment!…
Over the weekend during San Diego Comic-Con, Mattel set up a large table in the Nintendo Lounge area. Throughout the day, representatives for the Hot Wheels brand were letting attendees have a “let’s-a-go” with their upcoming take on the Mario Kart series, aimed at ages eight and up. Available starting…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Bandai Namco reminisces over the golden age of the arcade, Olimar embarks on yet another voyage for Earth’s garbage, and your many Miis mingle in a quest for friendship. The slow summer of sales continues this week with not much new to report. Wii…
Ever since Pokémon Sun & Moon came out, Global Missions have been a tad tricky. To make things a little easier, the newest one is centered around the various lottery booths you can have in your Festival Plaza, and they’re only asking for 1,000 plays! The prizes aren’t bad either:…
Please understand: This newest edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return for the Wiretap this week. 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…
