One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Nintendo plans on making a Legend of Zelda title for smartphones, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to “people familiar with the matter,” the game would come soon after the Animal Crossing mobile title already announced for the latter half of this year, or even beforehand depending on development of…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap: Weekend Edition! 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,…
If you have a favorite season for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Animal Crossing track, then listen up! While the track selection is random, there’s a way to force that internal roulette wheel. No, you don’t have to turn the Switch’s internal clock forward or backward. Thanks to GameXplain and Tingloid…
Using more innocent facades to smuggle illicit goods is in the very nature of contraband, but it’s not everyday that those facades are old Famicom carts, and that the smuggled goods are dozens of spiders crammed inside said carts. But that’s exactly what happened the other day at the airport…
Happy Mother’s Day! Welcome to the Community Question Block! In celebration of all of the women that have made an impact on our lives, we wanted to ask you: Who is your favorite Nintendo Mom? From Pokémon to Metroid, moms make up a big part of the Nintendo universe, and…
Just over a month to go before 3DS owners can call the desert home in Ever Oasis. To get everyone caught up, Nintendo has released a teaser site for the game giving the basics and a few screenshots. We have the full fact sheet below as well as a few…
Hey, kids. This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Instead of rushing out to the drugstore at the last minute to pick up a gift for your mom, Play Nintendo has your back. A new Animal Crossing themed Mother’s Day card has been posted to the website, along with instructions. From Play…
Please understand: Today’s edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the audio and visual version; however, the video will return for tomorrow’s Wiretap. In its place we have tonight’s live recording of the Nintendo Newscast, starting at 9:30 p.m. CST. Make sure to join us there for all the…
In addition to Toys”R”Us’ Pokémon trade and collect event tomorrow, the store is also kicking off the start of showcasing Eevee and its evolution line. Mimicking last year’s release of merchandise in honor of Pokémon’s 20th anniversary, a new Eeveelution plush will become available each month throughout the year —…
Thanks to Japanese Nintendo — with some assistance from Push DustIn from All Source Gaming — a recent Famitsu article covering DeNA’s fourth quarter results was translated. While the coverage was short and sweet, it covered a nice range of information regarding DeNA’s future with Nintendo: Animal Crossing mobile will…
We go hands-on with the Super Jumping Mario toy from Jakks Pacific’s World of Nintendo line. Check out how high this adorable little plumber can jump while listening to some sweet Super Mario beats. You can pick up this Super Jumping Mario at Toys”R”Us today for $29.99.
Are you ready for this, Eevee fans? We’re excited to report that the full set of promotional images for the Eevee and Colorful Friends Eeveelution boxes has been posted on Japan’s Pokémon Center site. Originally, we were only give a peek at the Eevee box, so finally seeing all of…
