With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
For Pokémon GO Trainers in the US and New Zealand, the mobile game changed on Sunday, August 1st. It might not be as noticeable, at first, but for those who’ve been following the planned removal of certain features put into place due to COVID-19, it’s what we’ve been dreading. Here’s…
Among the many great things I have to say about The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is that I believe it’s the greatest-looking game of all-time — a bold claim, but one I firmly stand by nonetheless. I thought I’d never want to change that gorgeous, cel-shaded art style…
The custom stages and game modes are usually criminally overlooked in Smash games. People come up with wild ideas, either off the top of their head or inspired by other games. This time, a YouTuber named Manx Ninja Pig created a custom mode inspired by the extremely popular rhythm game…
We typically don’t cover too much Sony news here at Nintendo Wire, but the pure absurdity of this story has caused me to make an exception. So, sit, back, relax, and get ready to read a tale about a Big Mac-themed controller that was born to die. It all started…
It looks like another classic Bandai Namco RPG is heading to Switch. Well, technically it’s a quadrilogy, as the ESRB has rated the HD remaster collection .hack//G.U. Last Recode for the Nintendo Switch. Previously released for PS4 and PC in 2017, Last Recode bundles together HD versions of the PlayStation…
I’ve said it before plenty, but the amount of Kirby merchandise in Japan is staggering. No Nintendo series can top Pokémon’s consumerist conquest, but for dedicated campaigns Kirby may rank right there with Animal Crossing and Mario. With that in mind, we’ve just been introduced to a brand new theme…
Normally every anniversary that’s rendered in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshot form by Masahiro Sakurai puts a smile on my face. One of the core appeals of Smash is the massive memory lane paved by its represented games, and seeing Sakurai give attention to popular titles and obscurities alike over…
Sega must have a thing for bringing back pairs of characters in games with “Mania” in the title. Sonic Mania made Tails and Knuckles playable in a platformer again for the first time in years, followed by the Mania Plus DLC reviving both Mighty and Ray. Now it seems they’re…
Back when I was growing up, the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation were at each other’s throats. In one corner, you had Super Mario 64, a first-of-its-kind 3D platformer that had to be seen to be believed; and in the other corner, Crash Bandicoot charmed players as a marsupial with…
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force haven’t exactly been shy about putting its Warriors (AKA Musou) games on the Nintendo Switch over the past few years. Whether you want to cut down moblins, slimes, or iconic figures of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, you’re well catered for. But what if…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
