When one thinks about the video games with the best music out there, a lot of times RPGs are the first to come to mind. Of course, once RPGs with good music come to mind, Final Fantasy will inevitably follow. Arguably being the face of the genre, Final Fantasy tends…
In the nearly 30 years the Pokémon franchise has existed, it has grown to become a globe-spanning empire. Beyond even the video games themselves, Pokémon has a wide array of content to enjoy. One of the most popular is the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which has been carrying along since…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The good folks over at MyGamingBoulevard have released yet another early look at a Nintendo product — this time, the Metroid: Samus Returns Collector’s Edition from Europe. The bundle includes a steelbook, Morph Ball keychain, soundtrack and pin. Check out the unboxing: Sadly, this particular edition isn’t coming to North…
Ah yes, it’s taken a few months, but now Japan isn’t the only one getting a limited edition of Fire Emblem Warriors. Earlier today, Nintendo UK tweeted that a Limited Edition of Fire Emblem Warriors is coming to the region soon. While not as extensive as the some of the…
Earlier today, it was announced that PayPal would soon be an accepted form of payment on the Switch eShop, which is a huge step considering this payment method has been absent from Nintendo consoles for quite some time, though it has been available for players to utilize to purchase digital…
Nintendo announced on Twitter today that there will be another ARMS Global Testpunch demo this weekend, from August 25th at 8am PT to the 27th at 1pm PT. Battle it out this weekend in the #ARMS Global Testpunch demo from Aug. 25, 8am PT, through Aug. 27, 1pm PT. pic.twitter.com/dd9SwbBomB…
For decades Japanese development team HAL Laboratory has been closely linked with Nintendo, thanks to it being the developer of the Kirby franchise for many years and the original team behind Super Smash Bros. That said, it isn’t a Nintendo subsidiary, which is why the studio’s latest move into mobile…
Final Fantasy is a franchise with a history strongly tied to Nintendo, but the Japanese giant’s focus on cartridges as they entered the 3D era caused an infamous divide between companies. Ever since, we haven’t seen a single mainline game in the series hit a Nintendo home console. That may…
At Gamescom, Nintendo released a new game trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors mostly focusing on the characters from Fire Emblem Fates. Corrin, Xander and Ryoma were already confirmed for the roster and now more of Corrin’s siblings are entering the foray – specifically Leo, Takumi, Hinoka and Camilla. If you…
Just a few hours ago Nintendo of Japan showcased the Super Famicom Classic Edition’s feature set and game selection in a new video. Now, coinciding with the start of Nintendo’s Gamescom presence, Nintendo’s European and American branches have released their own takes. First up is Nintendo of America’s, which goes…
Last month we predicted that a big content update would hit Splatoon 2 on August 23rd thanks to some construction signs that are posted around in the game’s tutorial. Combined with a datamine of extremely fresh ink and that Gamescom would be occuring around this time, it seemed like a…
During Gamescom Nintendo has finally announced the next DLC fighter for ARMS – Lola Pop. A candy-themed clown of a bruiser, her aesthetic makes a lot of sense in light of last week’s unveiling of a sweet themed stage. Check out the announcement trailer: It looks like her unique…
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…
Ever since its announcement, there hasn’t been a lot of buzz from official sources about the SNES Classic. Thankfully, Nintendo of Japan knows what the people want and has provided a comprehensive video on the fully featured mini console I always dreamed of. The video goes over the entire game…
