There’s a key detail about the upcoming wireless GameCube controllers for Switch 2 that we all seem to have missed: they will only function with the GameCube app provided with a Switch Online subscription. As noticed by Nintendo Everything, the fine print in the UK version of the “GameCube Nintendo…
A brand-new character flies into Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble! Red from the Angry Birds franchise has been added as paid DLC, and while playing as Red, various items around the course will change to match. Bananas will turn into feathers, bunches of bananas are now tufts of feathers, and…
In a bit of news that will certainly be disappointing for our fellow gamers overseas, a new report from Nikkei has stated that Nintendo has chosen not to launch the Switch 2 in China just yet. According to the outlet, Nintendo has chosen to forgo a launch in the region…
The past few weeks have featured a drip-feed of news regarding the upcoming 3DS port of the beloved DS RPG Radiant Historia, subtitled Perfect Chronology. Now, after seeing the game in several screenshot stills, we finally have some footage of it in action. Give it a watch: You can easily…
Earlier this month Nintendo released their latest home console – the Nintendo Switch. Now all eyes are on the company to deliver the goods this June at E3. Early adopters are wondering what kind of games and software they will be getting in the latter half of 2017, while those…
Breath of the Wild has been out for three weeks now, but that’s not stopping eagle-eyed fans from discovering new secrets. One of these amazing discoveries comes at the very beginning of the game and features a Triforce hidden in plain sight. Dorkly editor and Zelda fanatic Tristan Cooper made…
If you own a Nintendo Switch, chances are you’ve gotten your hands on the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire. Fans of the original Splatoon might remember minigames that were playable on the GamePad as a new match loaded. Now that the GamePad is gone, the developers added in another little Easter…
The Nintendo Minute team went hands-on with the upcoming Switch title SteamWorld Dig 2 and had the opportunity to talk with the team at Image & Form about the development process. You can check out the full interview below. Not only does the interview dive into the upcoming title, but…
Nintendo of America wouldn’t be the same without Reggie. He kicks ass, takes names, and has found a place in the hearts of Nintendo fans everywhere. In honor of the legend’s 56th birthday, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at some of his most memorable appearances over…
When Splatoon first rolled into town, I was captivated by its fresh gameplay, colorful aesthetic and compelling world. Unfortunately, the scourge known as “bad college internet” stopped me from ascending far on the multiplayer ladder, and I missed quite a bit of action — which is why I’m excited for…
Welcome to the Daily 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…
Missed out on a Nintendo Switch? Feeling the Switch envy from all of your friends playing the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire while you’re stuck playing your Wii U? Nintendo feels your pain and has Mario and Luigi working overtime to get a Switch into your hands as soon as possible….
Reminder: The next Splatoon 2 Global Testfire kicks off at 12:00 p.m. PST. Make sure to get ready! You can check out what stages and weapons you’ll be using below. The upcoming Global Testfire for Splatoon 2 kicks of tomorrow, and the game’s Japanese Twitter account has now revealed which…
Mario Sports Superstars came out today, so it’s time to wrap up the Mushroom Mashup series! Today we’ll be taking a look at real life comparisons for Mario characters for both golf and horse racing. Kid: Guan Tianlang Some Nintendo fans may not remember Kid, one of the playable characters…
Super Mario Run launched last December to much buzz, as Nintendo’s portly plumber made his first mobile offering. Yet despite being downloaded 78 million times, the full version was only purchased by 4 million people – falling short of Nintendo’s hopes. Company President Tatsumi Kimishima outright said in an interview…
