Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
The Heisei Era in Japan is coming to a close, as Emperor Akihito of Japan is set to abdicate on April 30th and bring in the new Reiwa Era. The Heisei Era began all the way back in 1989 with the death of Emperor Hirohito, and over the past 30…
Last year, the mega-popular battle royale game Fortnite received an unexpected crossover with Avengers: Infinity War, wherein players could find the Infinity Gauntlet and become Thanos. Now, less than a week away from Avengers: Endgame’s release, and the end of the current MCU as we know it, Epic Games is…
We’ve had plenty of Detective Pikachu trailers and TV spots so far, but none have them have really leaned into magical the world of Pokémon truly is, until now. As tweeted out by Ryan Reynolds, this latest ad puts the focus on the Pokémon and the heart of the story….
The Splatoon 2 Springest has come to a close, meaning no more pastel ink and so long to widespread confusion over how to play the latest Shifty Station. The Tortoise and the Hare inspiration may’ve made people think this’d be a total terrapin takeover, but to that I say slow…
Puyo Puyo eSports has been out in Japan for a while, offering competitive puzzle action at its finest to players on Switch and other platforms at a low, low price. Now it looks like the previously digital only title is getting a physical version, as reported by Japanese site Game…
Falling under the branch of Nintendo Europe, Nintendo of Russia has popped up in worldwide gaming news, but not for any positive reasons. Last year, General Manager Yasha Haddaji infamously threw a micro-managing temper tantrum during an official livestream. Following this, more Nintendo of Russia employees shared stories of their…
Straight out of the 1930s, Cuphead has not only proven to be a fantastic game (that’s now available on the Switch), but a massive love letter to hand-drawn animation of the early 1900s, featuring a “hop-skipping soundtrack” that’s captured the hearts of many. With a recent release on a different…
Pokémon GO and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee and Pikachu brought a new Pokémon into the franchise — Meltan. The adorable, metal-eating Pokémon’s journey has led to a time-consuming task in “catching them all” for the completionist crowd. Needing 400 candies to evolve into Melmetal, you certainly have to be on…
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is almost ready to burn rubber all over again, and it looks like there’s a little something in the way of plastic coming soon too. Found on GameStop’s website, this Pop Rides version of Crash Bandicoot puts the marsupial behind the wheel with a whoa-worthy pose…
In just a few weeks, Detective Pikachu will be on the scene and the silver screen, marking the live-action film debut of Pokémon. It’s easy to be excited for your own viewings here in the West, but Japan is upping the celebration with plenty of Detective Pikachu goods arriving at…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “Fffffsteak” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Well, there was one bit of news this week that certainly smashed all the others out of the park….
Pokémon GO’s current Safari Zone event might be taking place in Singapore, but that doesn’t mean the fun is limited to just that location! Niantic has just announced that the Bug- and Rock-type ‘mon Shuckle will be spawning globally starting tomorrow, April 20th, at 6 a.m. local time. Its availability…
