Visitors to Japan this month will want to make a stop by McDonald’s if they’re big into Pokémon. As part of a special promotion starting on August 8th, 2025, McDonald’s Japan will be carrying a handful of new, exclusive Pokémon toys in Happy meals as well as the previously reported…
In a bit of surprising news today, RedOctane Games has announced its establishment as a new studio within Embracer Freemode. Those familiar with the Guitar Hero franchise will be keenly familiar with the name as Red Octane was the manufacturer of the famous guitar controllers for its namesake franchise. This…
An all-new Indie World Showcase is headed our way this Thursday, August 7th, bringing us a slew of news about upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. You can expect the presentation to run approximately 15 minutes starting at 6 a.m. PT | 8 a.m. CT | 9 a.m….
Super Nintendo World, a new theme park inside Universal Studios Japan, has been a massive success as a new venture for Nintendo. Opened in 2021, the park has welcomed over 40 million guests from around the world to experience the world of Super Mario Bros., Mario Kart, Yoshi’s Island and,…
The internet is buzzing after Rockstar officially dropped the reveal trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI trailer earlier than expected this evening. The trailer was originally slated to premiere tomorrow morning, December 5th, at 9 a.m. ET. It’s believed that low resolution leaks of the trailer that made the rounds…
In case you’re somehow unaware, this past weekend saw Fortnite saw its latest big revamp bringing the game into its fifth Chapter. At this point, though, it might be best to call it a plaform. Key to Fortnite’s immediate future are four pillar experiences – the familiar Battle Royale mode,…
2024 is gearing up to be a novel year for 2D side-scrolling action adventures. With Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown arriving in January, fans of the genre won’t have to wait too long for another nostalgic heavy-hitter: Contra. Since first being revealed with a short trailer in the September…
If you’re looking to sign up for, or renew, a Nintendo Switch Online membership, now is the time to do it! Right now, until December 6th at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get My Nintendo Gold Points equal to 20% of your purchase or renewal of a 12-month Nintendo Switch…
One of the biggest box office hits of the year is finally available to stream on Netflix! The Super Mario Bros. Movie made waves earlier this year with its fresh take on the mustachioed plumber, gorgeous animation, and the smash hit song from Bowser, “Peaches.” THE SUPER MARIO BROS….
Just last week, we covered comments that Xbox CFO Tim Stuart made regarding Xbox’s goals for Game Pass going forward. In those comments, Stuart had stated that Xbox wanted Game Pass on “every screen that can play games” including PlayStation and Nintendo. Now, speaking to Windows Central, Xbox head Phil…
Dragon Quest Monster: The Dark Prince releases today on Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo of America has offered a brand-new look at the game with a launch trailer. The trailer showcases a wide variety of the monsters you’ll be able to tame and battle with, as well as gameplay mechanics like…
Batman: Arkham Trilogy is out on Nintendo Switch today and there have been reports of severe problems with the ports of the three games, Batman: Arkham Knight in particular. According to Oliver Mackenzie from Digital Foundry, Arkham Knight is “unacceptable.” You can see a short clip from Mackenzie’s Twitter account…
We here at Nintendo Wire have a deep appreciation for the wonderful team at Club Mocchi Mocchi. Not only do they create some of the largest official Nintendo plush toys available, but they also boast an irresistibly soft texture. It’s a explain the plushness completely without experiencing it firsthand, but…
Tis the season… for freebies! Looking for a some cute holiday flair for your winter apparel? Look no further, as GameStop’s got you covered. You can get this adorable pin set that includes four Super Mario pins when you pick up two select Nintendo Switch games at the retailer. Toad,…
Announced way back in 2021, the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III has been quietly coming along at Square Enix. With only one scant update back in September of this year where series creator Yuji Horii noted that development was coming along “swimmingly,” there hasn’t been much news on the…
