In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
This is not an April Fool’s joke. Bubsy will be on the Nintendo Switch, starting in April (of all months.) Granted, we were perplexed last October when we reported on Bubsy: Paws on Fire existence and 2019 release. Now that we have a release month that is mer weeks away,…
Just after Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s first DLC character, the Piranha Plant, launched last week, various users across social media began to report that their game was crashing and they were losing save data after playing as the potted plant in All-Star mode. Nintendo has finally released a statement on…
Later this week, the “feel-good” FPS AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected will be launching first on the Nintendo Switch eShop. To mark the occasion, Playdius Games has released a launch trailer showing us just what the game is about: You’ll be able to download AWAY starting February 7th….
It’s official! Starting tomorrow, February 5th, the Lunar New Year begins. This year is the Year of the Pig, and what do we do with holidays around here? We celebrate them in Pokémon GO, obviously. On the official Pokémon GO blog, Niantic has revealed that starting today, February 4th, and…
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is almost here, bringing its storybook styling to Nintendo Switch. I’ve had my eye on this one since its Japanese reveal, with visuals and vibes that carry this dark fairy tale of devotion and sacrifice. You can see just a bit of that…
The Pokémon fanbase has stood strong over the past two decades. Given the vast worlds and creatures the series has produced, it isn’t surprising that fandom has crafted an abundance of fan art and fan fiction. When the first Detective Pikachu trailer dropped, longtime fans of the series started to…
Do you have some game design experience, live in Washington state, and love monsters whom you can stuff into your pocket? Then this listing may be for you, as The Pokémon Company is looking for a Principal Game Designer for an unannounced mobile game. The mobile game is likely the…
Are you ready for the second half of Pelly’s Flight of Passion garden event? Whether you are or not, it’s begun! The second half of Pelly's Flight of Passion is happening now, which means you've all received some new flower seeds! Keep planting seeds and collecting rare creatures. Complete…
Welcome to the Nintendo 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…
It’s that time once again! As of yesterday, three brand new Nintendo Selects were released to the public, each offering a unique gaming experience. Star Fox 64 3D, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, and Super Mario Maker for 3DS are all available for $19.99 a piece. If you…
Over the past couple of years, Microsoft has really been pushing its Xbox brand as something that’s inclusive, with titles like Minecraft being cross-play across multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. Soon, the company will be going even further. During their panel at GDC next month, Microsoft will be…
The Pokémon Company is rolling out a surprise new mobile app for iOS and Android devices, starting in Sweden. As reported by Serebii, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Card Dex lets you catalog and track your collection of cards, though it only has cards from Sun & Moon onward right…
