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: According to the official German Nintendo page, the Champion 4-Pack will also be making an appearance in Europe. No word yet on a North American release, but stay tuned for more details. When it comes to amiibo, we’ve seen four-packs, two-packs and ever larger figures thanks to the Guardian….
To thank the fans and attendees of its Japan Expo masterclass, Nintendo of France has tweeted out a message featuring some Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild concept art. Possibly teasing more content that will be included in a third art book solely dedicated to Breath of the Wild,…
As with previous releases of Pokémon movies, McDonald’s restaurants throughout Japan will have Pokémon toys available with Happy Meals this summer (starting July 14th). Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the anime, the latest movie in the franchise is a retelling of when Ash and Pikachu first met. There’s a total…
Max Brass isn’t the only new addition heading to ARMS in the near future. The official Japanese Twitter account for the game has confirmed another feature – records. With the touch of a button you can see several statistics, which include your most-used ARMS, hit accuracy, the win percentage of…
It’s been the longtime dream of many a child and adult to see their favorite game worlds come to life. There are some exceptions, of course (something tells me most wouldn’t survive in the subterrain of Zebes), but to have vicarious fantasies become real is a desire that fuels many…
Kirby’s no stranger to games that deviate from what could be called his series’ formula. Games like Tilt ‘n Tumble and Epic Yarn carry the Kirby name in ways that feature unique gameplay or visuals, while others like Dream Course offer an existing sort of game type with a suitable…
Fans of sizable collectibles rejoice, as First 4 Figures has acquired the licenses for two more major video game IPs! They’re both teased with very vague videos, so chances are we’re some ways away from seeing the finished products. First up is Bayonetta, where the company will be collaborating with…
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to have a Popper or Bubb attached to the end of your pencil, then Play Nintendo may have your back (or, um, ARMS). A way to spice up your desk or school supplies, you can pick from Spring Man’s Tribolt, Ribbon…
There’s no doubting that Sonic Mania is hitting all of the nostalgia beats, from the delightfully ’90s promo artwork to the enhanced Sega Genesis sprites. Personally though, I think the element that brings it all together is the music composed by Tee Lopes. The sweet synths, digitized voice samples and…
Nicalis is bringing yet another game to the Nintendo Switch this year. Ludosity’s Ittle Dew 2 will be out on November 30th this year and it’ll retail at $29.99 ($23.99 thanks to Amazon Prime and/or Best Buy’s GCU discounts). From Amazon’s listing: “Ittle Dew 2 is a charming and humorous…
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 Splatoon 2 hype train is trucking along, and if all of the celebrating and hype has gotten made you parched, you can quench that thirst with a new Splatoon-themed drink (if you live in Japan). Kirin Mets, which Google tells me does not have anything to do with the…
