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…
The Smash Bros. amiibo line has come to a close, with all characters now represented. The last of these, Corrin’s female/Player 2 variant, joined Palutena and Skyward Sword Link as Amazon exclusive figures, and it seems it’s not quite the sendoff the series deserves. Once again, the figure was Prime…
NBA Playgrounds is receiving a “Hot Update” to enhance the experience for players while also adding some new content. The update features 33 new players drawing from the past and present, as well as a new 3-Point Competition. The update fixes some of the issues from the original version, including…
We go hands-on with the Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta Player 2 amiibo that were just released this last Friday.
Happy (end of) July, fellow Nintendo fans! We thought we’d celebrate the summer month by sharing some Splatoon love for all of you squid kids who are in full-blown ink action after Friday’s new game release. July is offering you this first free wallpaper that’s sporting the just-released Inkling Girl…
It’s the height of convention season, especially in Southern California. Panels, merchandise, swag — there’s always a plethora of things for fans to do provided they’ve secured badges, with one of the main draws for them being cosplay. Each and every year, new games, franchises, movies and so much more…
We haven’t heard too much information about DeNA and its mobile projects for a few months now. Even with Nintendo Wire’s E3 predictions, we had pinned down that Animal Crossing’s mobile app would get some screen time during Treehouse Live. Sadly, that wasn’t the case, and we’re still wondering what…
To say My Nintendo isn’t loved by fans is a bit of an understatement. While the lack of physical rewards is the main sticking point for most, even those of us who would be fine with digital rewards have been let down over and over again by discount coupons that…
The official Metroid: Samus Returns webpage has just launched in Japan, and with it we get a whole heap of new information about how amiibo will function within the title. On top of the pair of new Metroid amiibo that are launching alongside the title, the Super Smash Bros. Samus…
Team17, the team of the fast-paced cooking game Overcooked!, has just announced that Overcooked: Special Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop this Thursday for the low price of $19.99. If you aren’t familiar with the title, you can check out the launch trailer below, along with a list…
Please understand: Today’s edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return for the Wiretap on Monday. Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap: Weekend Edition! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo…
UPDATE: The demo has been delisted, suggesting it accidentally became available early. Those who grabbed it within the window should still be able to play it, however. We’ll be sure to inform you when it officially goes live! Perhaps this is what Ubisoft meant when it released a statement saying…
We go hands-on with the Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta amiibo that were just released this last Friday.
