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…
Please understand: Today’s edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version in lieu of our E3-centric Nintendo Newscast. The usual 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…
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Nintendo Newscast! This week, we welcome Hero TJ and our very own Ricky Berg to the cast to discuss all things E3!
While E3 is over and done with, there’s plenty of tiny tidbits and news pieces sprouting in its wake. This is evidenced by a recently published interview by Waypoint Vice with Reggie Fils-Aimé, who talked all things Nintendo. Here’s some of the more interesting responses: Reggie appreciated the general good…
In the run-up to next week’s release of Breath of the Wild’s first DLC pack, the official Zelda website has been updating with stories from the developers. The most recent post focuses on the Korok Mask, with director Hidemaro Fujibayashi going into how the Wind Waker species found its way…
Want to look stylish but also show off your love for a certain blue blur? Well Sega and Anippon have teamed up to release some Sonic the Hedgehog-themed slip-on sneakers to celebrate his 26th anniversary. This isn’t the first time the two companies have collaborated – they previously released shoes…
Please understand: Today’s edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version in lieu of tomorrow’s E3-centric Nintendo Newscast. The video, however, will return for the Wiretap on Monday! Make sure to join us on YouTube tomorrow night for all our thoughts about last week’s E3 news! Welcome…
We unlock the Fierce Deity Link costume in Breath of the Wild using the newly released Majora’s Mask Link amiibo. Each item is spawned randomly, with the Fierce Deity Sword being the hardest to obtain. It took over 100 resets to acquire all four items.
Twitter user @ZhugeEX (Daniel Ahmad) shared on his account a graphic of Nintendo’s current stock price. It’s amazing what a difference of five years can do, as the company’s stock is 38,440 yen (about $345.468 according to xe.com). Nintendo's market cap is now at $49bn as of June 23rd….
For the past few years Sega has been collaborating with vinyl manufacturer Data Discs to release many of its soundtracks on the classic music format. Now it’s been announced that the upcoming Sonic Mania will be getting in on the action, with some beautifully retro art in tow. We're proud…
Everybody needs a little Mii time. This time, I recount my experience at E3 2017 with my personal insights on the new games, as well as a detailed look at the new amiibo… Oh yeah, and I sword fight with monsters!
We’re less than a month away from Splatoon 2’s release if you can believe that! Luckily with each passing day there’s something new to coo over. The Japanese Splatoon Twitter account is celebrating Wet Floor today – they’re the new band featured in the sequel. Not only do we get…
The Pokémon Company is continuing its distribution of Mega Stones to Sun & Moon owners, as the games don’t have them easily accessible for those who want to import their Generation VI Pokémon to the more modern titles. This time around the event focuses on five Hoenn Pokémon. Serebii reports…
