Nintendo has confirmed the way system transfers will work when moving from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2: A copy of data, like saves, will remain on the source system — with the exception of Animal Crossing: New Horizons data. The company shared the information with Polygon during an interview…
Nintendo was likely hoping that its Switch 2 Direct would steer discussion towards excitement for the next generation of Nintendo hardware, but the sad reality of the economic situation in the United States has thrown a lot of that into a blender. With President Trump’s global tariffs destabilizing the global…
One of the major turning points in the history of console gaming was the advent of built-in digital game stores. These built-in shopping services soon became beloved in their own right, with applications like the Wii Shop Channel living on in the minds of many thanks in part to its…
Just before Super Smash Bros. for Wii U launched, the game’s announcer, voiced by Xander Mobus, provided his dramatic flair to an overview trailer for the game, running down almost all of its features. Now, it’s Ultimate’s turn. While we already know most of the information discussed, there…
The biggest draw of Fire Emblem Heroes for me has always been the combination of a lite take on the series’ core gameplay and gathering up some of my favorite characters from each title. The second part gets a little complicated with the game having its own batch of original…
Most Assist Trophies are fairly active here in Smash. They chase down enemies, or perform in a way independent of the fighting with full screen attacks and effects. But then there’s someone like Street Fighter’s Guile, a character who’s only needed two special moves since his debut. Guile from…
Splatoon’s cocina clash has come to a close, and the world of chips will never be the same. Two condiments stepped into the cantina, and only one was able to make both the wait to your entree and the meal itself something extra special. The #Splatfest results are in,…
Closing out the last Direct was the reveal of World of Light, a new single player Adventure mode for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recently we were able to play through the first steps in this journey at a private Nintendo event, as well as learn some new bits of…
Recently we were able to get our hands on a near-final build of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at a private Nintendo event. Not only did this include every fighter up to and including Ken and Incineroar, but it also gave us a chance to check out the all-new Spirits…
Earlier today at Anime NYC, Inti Creates held a panel for its upcoming Switch adventure game Dragon Marked for Death. The Gunvolt creators shared plenty of information, but first and foremost was a release date – January 31st, 2019. While a little later than expected, the developer confirmed the game…
When it comes to video game collectibles, First 4 Figures is one of the most premium manufacturers out there. The company’s massive statues are some of the most detailed out there, and they’ve covered everything from Sonic the Hedgehog to Shovel Knight. Now, a certain lawyer is getting the special…
It’s still over half a year away, but companies are already making their plans for E3 2019. And Nintendo is one of them, with Reggie Fils-Aimé confirming in the ESA show announcement that Nintendo of America will be attending. “E3 is an outstanding opportunity for us to share new games…
We like to think we’re fairly on top of American Splatoon 2 Splatfests, and even Japanese ones end up on here often enough. But it takes something special for European Splatfests to make the rounds, and being the dessert fiend I am this latest one caught my eye immediately. Behold…
Nintendo Wire’s very own Matthew Weidner attended the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu & Eevee! launch event at Nintendo NY. While there, he had the opportunity to soak in all the Poké goodness set up around the store. From large character statues and cardboard cutouts to a life-size map of the…
The Pokémon Company isn’t exactly being subtle with its desire to strike at the nostalgia of older fans with Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, which just launched today. With an almost 1:1 recreation of Kanto, and plenty of familiar faces, its undeniably a trip down memory lane. As…
