In a rather random bit of news tonight, Nintendo has announced that it has acquired Shiver Entertainment from Embracer Group for an undisclosed amount of money. While most people will not be familiar with the name, Shiver is responsible for the recent Switch ports of both Mortal Kombat 11 and…
Super Mario Maker is an incredible game that feels somehow anti-Nintendo. Released on the Wii U in 2015, I’m still shocked that the Big N gave players most of the tools they needed to create their dream Super Mario levels. The Switch sequel takes things further, but what if Nintendo…
As time goes on and game developers continue to try to push the limits of what’s possible, games are becoming much more impressive. From immersive sound design to beautiful graphics and more, there’s a lot of work that goes into modern games. That all being said, older titles weren’t primitive…
When it comes to games these days secrets don’t last long. Thanks to guides, forums, and walkthroughs as well as all the video content that comes from streamers and Let’s Players most hidden features are but a Google search away, and as a result there isn’t much mystery after the…
The steady stream of free Monster Hunter Generations DLC keeps on flowing, with this month featuring outfits of the legendary hero Marth, the noble knight Sir Arthur and the blue bomber himself, Mega Man. There are also a few Japanese cross-over items with the likes of Famitsu and CoroCoro. To…
Loot Crate has announced that the theme for their Loot Gaming Crate in October will be “Rumble,” featuring items from The Legend of Zelda, Overwatch, Sonic the Hedgehog and Titanfall 2. This is not the first time that a Nintendo franchise, or even The Legend of Zelda, has been featured…
Speedrunners are always looking to break boundaries (and frame data) in their quest to speed through games in the fastest time possible. A new record has been set, as Super Mario Bros. speedrunner Darbian has beaten his old record by .316 seconds, setting a new world record in the process….
One of the biggest conventions of the year is finally under way in New York – Comic Con! As is usual for the event there’s plenty of merchandise on show, including the next range of Nintendo-themed Figmas. First up we have Samus in her Metroid Prime 3 suit. The last…
Pokémon GO is still receiving frequent updates, and Niantic has finally unveiled some details on what’s in store regarding gyms. Specifically, the latest update will focus on making training easier. Now you’ll be able to train up to 6 Pokémon against a friendly gym, with the opposition’s CP being lowered…
Well, it’s official! Beyond Good & Evil 2 has officially been announced… or, er, RE-announced. After a week of leaks and rumors surrounding the game originally confirmed back in 2008, Ubisoft has confirmed that the game is still in development via a post on the Facebook page for the series….
UPDATE: Natsume invites you to meet the Bachelorettes of Skytree Village! You can see the press release and images of the ladies below! Meet the Bachelorettes: Jeanne is a shy girl training to become an herbal doctor. While she is extremely intelligent and excellent at her job, she can also…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Paper Mario paints the town red, Mega Man mops up Sigma’s leftovers, and 1987’s Psycho Pigs gets a reboot. For the first time in forever there’s nothing truly notably in the discount aisle of the Nintendo eShop, not even good ol’ reliable Atlus! If…
Welcome to another Smash Seminar Tournament Preview! Here we’ll be taking a look at the road leading to upcoming major tournaments, examining players’ journeys along the way, and making predictions about who will be crowned champion. It’s early October once again, which means it’s quite a season for sports and…
This year’s Customs for a Cure has come to an end, and we’re so pleased with how everything turned out. Thanks to people who donated during the event, artists, friends, family, and members of the Nintendo Wire team, we were able to raise roughly $1,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research…
The release date of Pokémon Sun & Moon is rapidly approaching, and if you’re thinking of going digital for your Alola adventure it might be time to start thinking about upgrading your SD card. According to the official Japanese Pokémon Sun & Moon website (via Serebii), the game will take…
