In the long history of gaming, the exploration of different genres has been one of the key ways that franchises have evolved. One of the earliest genres to take hold was the beloved RPG format, with turn-based gameplay and a focus on story. With how long this formula has existed,…
I’ve made no secret of my fondness for Bandai Namco’s Tales of series. Like many Nintendo fans of the time, that came courtesy of the Gamecube’s Tales of Symphonia. Its cast of characters, subversive story, and active combat system endeared the franchise to fans in the West for the first…
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…
Later today Nintendo will be showcasing a lot of upcoming Switch exclusive ARMS in the game’s very own dedicated Direct. To get people hyped up, the Japanese ARMS Twitter account has tweeted out two images teasing the event to come. To start with, there’s a very professionally composed image of…
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 a…
We played through the first 45 minutes of the upcoming Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia game during last night’s livestream. Don’t worry if you missed out, we’ve got you covered! You can watch the fun below.
Warning: Possible spoilers ahead. Read and watch with caution. The hype is already high for the Fire Emblem Echoes release this Friday, and Nintendo’s going with the (exciting) flow by rolling out more video content containing scenes from the game. Be prepared for a myriad of story sequences with this…
Right on the heels of our Disgaea 5 Complete review, NIS America has unveiled a new trailer for the game and a demo has gone live on the Nintendo Switch eShop. You can check out the jazz-infused video below: As for the demo, head on over to the Coming Soon…
Can’t wait to see how Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia begins? Look no further; we’ve captured the first ten minutes of the game for you to watch! Fire Emblem Echoes releases this Friday, May 19th. You can pre-order your copy on Amazon or GameStop today!
The Switch’s library continues to grow and fill in genre gaps, and descending upon the world to fulfill that strategy RPG need is Disgaea 5 Complete. Originally released on the PS4 two years ago, the latest entry in the hellishly delightful Disgaea franchise comes to the Switch with all its…
Just a short while ago Sega confirmed the third character for Sonic Forces, who it turns out will be entirely your creation. IGN had the chance to get more info from Sega. For starters, you’ll be limited to seven character types, in the form of species. Each has their own…
News was teased for Sonic Forces yesterday, and Sega delivered in a way I wouldn’t have imagined. The latest look at the Switch-bound high speed platformer revealed that it doesn’t feature a new character, but instead the ability to create your own custom hero to fight alongside Classic and Modern…
Build-A-Bear has been releasing a steady stream of video game related plushes, ranging from Pikachu to Sonic the Hedgehog. With the releases of a Charmander plush a few months back, eager Pokémon fans have been wondering when they could get their hands on other starters from the Kanto region. It…
Nintendo of America has just announced that an ARMS Direct is coming tomorrow (5/17) at 3:00 p.m PST | 6:00 p.m. EST. The presentation will provide a deep dive on the upcoming fighter. The event will also feature a brand new trailer for Splatoon 2! Get ready for tomorrow by…
Get ready to rock, trainers! Niantic has announced that a Rock-type event kicks off in Pokémon GO starting on May 18th. For one week, players will encounter Pokémon like Omanyte, Onix and Sudowoodo at higher rates, and walking with your buddy Pokémon will give candy after only 1/4 mile! For…
