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…
Last week we shared a video of some extended Ever Oasis gameplay, showing the progression of a quest. Now, Nintendo of Japan has released a new video of the upcoming 3DS RPG that tours the massive desert that makes up the game’s world. It definitely gives an idea of how…
Can’t get enough Pokémon merch? Well, in the coming weeks the Pokémon Centers around Japan will be an even bigger treasure trove than usual, as brand new plushes, clothing items and more arrive in stores. First up are some cute plushes of both the standalone and keychain varieties. Pyukumuku, Bounsweet…
The next chapter of Squid Sisters Stories has been posted on the official Splatoon 2 website. Chapter Five gets a little gloomier than the chapter before it, with Marie heading off alone to the Squid Sisters’ home town in Calamari County. The chapter reads with an aura of loneliness after…
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…
It’s here! Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch has arrived and Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer to celebrate. Whether it’s the first time you’ve played the iconic title or the tenth, there’s surely reason to get excited. Check out the launch trailer:
Devastating news, Badge Arcade aficionados: the Collectible Badge Center (as it’s known in Japan) is set to receive its final update to its vast compilation of digital 3DS stickers later this month on May 26th. Details for the sudden drop in support are scarce, though word is 3DS storage issues…
We go hands-on with the Elite Player Backpack for the Nintendo Switch, courtesy of PDP, to find out just how many Switch related items we can fit inside. Pick up an Elite Player Backpack for the Nintendo Switch on Amazon today!
When the Nintendo Switch was officially unveiled back in January various third parties came forward with their plans. In Japan, Bandai Namco confirmed a Taiko Drum Master game, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and an unspecified entry in the “Tales of” franchise would be heading to Nintendo’s latest system. While the…
The Badge Arcade Bunny is celebrating his nearly complete Pokédex with a swarm of 136 new pixel Pokémon badges! Pocket pals from Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl will be heavily featured all week long, providing some serious variety for die hard collectors. Those of you avidly against enslaving poor, defenseless…
UPDATE: Even more great news for Shantae fans! Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will also receive a physical release, courtesy of XSeed Games. The game will also support HD Rumble and will include over 150 HD Rumble events. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero for Nintendo Switch contains over 150 custom-made HD Rumble events!…
Take a break from Alola this week because the US Pokémon Center has new plush additions! All of them hail from the Johto region — the second generation starters have Umbreon, Espeon and Slowking to round out the set. All six of the plushes are $14.99 and fit within the…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Minecraft builds a home on the Switch, Cooking Mama returns to digital 3DS kitchens, and Elliot Quest reimagines one of Link’s most overshadowed adventures. It’s a pretty slow week for new Nintendo releases, with not much new in the sales department to brag about…
