During the Switch 2 Direct earlier this week, Nintendo outlined what it is calling “Switch 2 Enhanced Games” for the new console. As the title suggests, these will be Switch 1 games that feature enhancements for the Switch 2 without being natively developed for the platform. Nintendo Wire currently has…
During today’s Nintendo Treehouse Live stream, Capcom was on hand to showcase some gameplay of Street Fighter 6 running on the Switch 2. While the game is obviously not on par with the visuals for the PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X versions of the game, it does still…
In a surprising bit of news this morning, Nintendo of America has revealed that the pre-order date for the Switch 2 has been delayed so that the company can assess the impact of the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. GameSpot was given a statement from the…
It seems that as long as people keep searching, Nintendo’s going to keep sharing these hints. The latest in a series of secret surprises slides into view to challenge us all to find its hiding spot. While this one is less clear about exactly where it could be, I’ve got…
Do you like Ōkami? Trick question — everybody loves Ōkami, including developer PlatinumGames (made up of former Clover Studio devs, which made the mythological classic). And they’ve brought back that title’s traditional Japanese ink and music aesthetic, paired it with the iconic Platinum fluidity of combat, and partnered with DeNA…
Ever since its debut, I’ve had my eye on Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, a fairy tale inspired game with an illustrated style and a sharp-toothed lead. While gameplay hasn’t been displayed all too much, we’ve learned more and more about its story and world over time. Now we…
Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer for the upcoming Switch title Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. The short video gives you an in-depth look at the coolest Kong there is, Funky Kong! Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze launches in North America on May 4th. You can pre-order…
Looking at new patents is a way to occasionally get a glimpse of what a company has in store for future endeavors, and just this week the Big N filed a new patent related to touch screen technology. The patent states the following: “This game system is provided with…
Square Enix soundtracks have potentially received even more consistent praise than the games themselves. Often able to capture moods and carry characters, it’s no surprise that for Octopath Traveler my expectations are high at this point. Thankfully, Square Enix is apparently aware of that reputation, and has made it known…
TowerFall’s creator, Matt Thorson of Matt Makes Games, is no stranger to the Switch. His other other title, adventurer-platformer Celeste, was a huge success on Nintendo’s newest system earlier this year, receiving high praises from fans and game outlets alike — including Matthew Weidner right here at Nintendo Wire. The…
Sonic Mania’s new update went live early on PlayStation 4 (that was quickly pulled, making it unavailable now), and there are a few changes that have been pointed out. Nothing major was shown, but if you want to stay completely in the dark, don’t read on! New transitions A user…
Considering how popular and rockin’ the music of the Mega Man franchise can be, this latest announcement for the 30th anniversary of the blue bomber shouldn’t come as a surprise. On July 8th at the Nakano ZERO Dai Hall in Tokyo a band will perform hits from the classic games,…
The 2008 PSP dungeon crawling JRPG Class of Heroes is getting an Anniversary Edition re-release on the Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced via Famitsu. Siliconera reports that the new version will include a mode that let’s you view a gallery and listen to background music. Class of Heroes was brought…
Earlier this month NIS America confirmed that every copy of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana for Nintendo Switch would include a huge batch of DLC for free. Now, an extra bit of content on top of that has been added. As announced via NISA’s Twitter feed, you’ll be able to…
The Breath of the Wild Master Works has been out in Japan for some time now and included in its pages are a fascinating look at many of the creatures, characters, and locations in the game. Thanks to the good folks on Reddit and at Gaming Reinvented, we get a…
