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…
One of the most frustrating parts of MyNintendo is the inability to register physical games and get gold coins, with Nintendo forcing you to go digital to get the benefits. It looks like that is finally changing with the Switch, with players being able to register physical carts from the…
Now the press can finally access the Nintendo Switch’s online services, a much-maligned feature has made a surprise return – friend codes. By accessing the system’s “Add Friend” menu, a few options pop up. You can search for local users and link up that way, look up users you’ve already…
Nintendo has finally pushed out the Switch’s first firmware update to review units, meaning people can finally access the eShop and see what’s on offer. It turns out two surprise games are heading to the system, both from the classic Neo Geo, at least in Europe. First up is Shock…
The 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards wrapped up earlier today, during which Pokémon GO walked away with the award for Best Handheld/Mobile Game. Several other titles took home recognition from the show, including Overwatch, which won Game of the Year. The Game Developers Choice Awards are held annually as part…
Perhaps one of the most anticipated features for Pokémon GO is the ability to trade lesser-loved pocket monsters with friends, family and strangers alike; however, players hoping for features similar to the Global Trade Station made famous in the main series Pokémon games to eventually find their way to mobile…
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…
As part of The Pokémon Company’s continued crusade to suck the money out of all our wallets by making us remember the good ol’ days, the first trailer for Pokémon: I Choose You — a movie recounting the early escapades of Ash and Pikachu — has dropped. The footage is…
After the announcement earlier this month that Nintendo would be holding a presentation at GDC on the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the event has come and gone — and left quite a few tidbits in its wake. Besides talking about developmental philosophy and the game…
Further cementing its place as probably the single most functional amiibo, Yacht Club Games announced new features that the Shovel Knight amiibo will bring to Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, the upcoming version of Shovel Knight. In addition to the exclusive challenges, multiplayer mode (which will now be available without the…
Making a surprise appearance at the Game Developer Conference, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé used his time on the big screen to make a call to action. His message? Nintendo Switch is an easy platform to develop games for thanks to the Unreal Engine. “[Bringing Unreal support to the…
A New Bomberman for Switch and two VC classics on Wii U, all in the same week? Be still my heart, Konami! While I wish they were being released on the Switch VC instead, NES classics Neutopia and Dungeon Explorer are hitting up Wii U Virtual consoles tomorrow! Originally released…
Today, Famitsū released their review for the upcoming Breath of the Wild, awarding it a perfect score. With that in mind, how did past Zelda games fair in the long-running Japanese gaming magazine? Take a look… The Legend of Zelda (1986) – N/A* Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)–…
