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…
UPDATE: The Super Mario Bros. ornament is now available at Hallmark stores and online. The Hallmark store is about to become slightly more bearable! Late last year, the greeting card and keepsake company had announced it would be partnering with Nintendo to bring a Super Mario and Yoshi ornament to…
It’s always fun to see game publishers do something a little more interesting with their physical boxes, and it looks like Nintendo’s Splatoon 2 will be no exception. Thanks to Zmart Games we have a close look at the box and its contents, revealing that owners will have the option…
The third game in the frustratingly fun Bit.Trip Runner series, simply titled “Runner3”, is already shaping up to be as weird and wonderful as its predecessors. Case in point – puppet shows. Once you’ve complete a world and collected all of the required items throughout its levels, you’ll unlock a…
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…
Oh Target, bless your register system for having electronic items locked in so you don’t inadvertently break street dates… Amiibo fans, if you find yourself running errands today, you might see next week’s new amiibo on the shelves. Spotted by McChatChat on Reddit and posted to r/amiibo, we have a…
It’s almost here! We only have a week to go before Splatoon 2 hits the Switch, and Splatfest is less than 24 hours away! Get ready, squid kids, because it’s time to see who will win from Pop vs. Rock (Japan) and Cake vs. Ice Cream (North America and Europe)….
Fans of the Alolan region, the Pokémon Center site is certainly stocking up with some more goodies of the Sun & Moon variety — in plush form, too! To help celebrate the current Mystery Gift distribution for Pokémon Sun & Moon, the Shiny version of Tapu Koko isn’t limited to…
Get ready, Pokémon fans! A new Mystery Gift has arrived in the form of a Shiny Tapu Koko. This rare island guardian is equipped with the Electric Surge ability, which electrifies the area when he enters battle. This Pokémon will surely come in handy for Trainers everywhere. Serebii Update:…
Looking to show some Fire Emblem appreciation on your devices? Nintendo of Japan has just released two new wallpapers featuring the stars of Fire Emblem Echoes and Fire Emblem Heroes. Alm and Celica make an appearance alongside Sharena and Alfonse. Both mobile and desktop versions of the wallpapers are available…
EVO, the world’s largest fighting game event, has officially kicked off today, and the gaming community is reeling with excitement in anticipation for finding out who will walk away as this year’s champions. Crowds made up of competitors and fans alike have made their way to Las Vegas to watch…
Several new characters were recently revealed for Fire Emblem Warriors at Japan Expo 2017 in France, and now Weekly Famitsu has more details concerning the characters. As shown at the Expo, several characters from Fire Emblem Awakening — Robin, Lucina, Lissa and Frederick — will be appearing in the game,…
In celebration of the Symphony of the Goddesses tour, we’ve partnered with the Zelda Symphony and are offering 15% off of official tour merch over at their online store. Use the coupon code NINTENDOWIRE at checkout to apply the deal. Nintendo was looking to honor The Legend of Zelda…
