When you think of action roguelikes, Supergiant Games’ smash hit Hades likely comes to mind. Its blend of Diablo-esque isometric overhead perspective with God of War’s mythological combat and Greek god background made for a divine combo. It continues to chart in the Switch eShop’s top 20 most downloaded games….
Throughout the NES generation and up to even the PS3, Konami used to hide a cheat code in almost all of its games that was colloquially dubbed the “Konami Code.” The most famous example is the 30-lives cheat in the NES version of Contra, a code almost everyone has used…
In a hilarious turn of events, Apple has removed an iPhone GBA emulator from the App Store because the software was, itself, pirated. The app in question, iGBA, was a clone of the open-source GBA4iOS app, just with ads slapped onto the code. In a message to MacRumors, Apple confirmed…
Gust’s Nights of Azure 2 was one of many Japan-developed Switch games announced during April’s Nintendo Direct, though its style definitely set it apart. Before that announcement, however, the game was confirmed for both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, but if you’re worried about a delayed port there’s no need…
Nintendo’s new handheld IP Ever Oasis is looking like a good time for RPG fans, and it looks like anyone not quite sold on it might be able to wet their feet soon. Thanks to a leaked photo of a new poster for the game, marketing courtesy of Reddit, we…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap: Weekend Edition! 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,…
Summer’s here, which means it’s the prime time to be wed to the special lad or lass in your life. Fire Emblem Heroes seems to be getting in on the action, as it’s revealed that the next main Focus of the game (dropping May 30th) will feature four lovely ladies…
As pointed out by Japanese Nintendo, Hori and Max Games are ready to join the fray of Splatoon 2 merchandise. Hori’s hard case is priced at 2,354 yen and comes in two designs: Ink x Squid and Graffiti. While different on the outside, the lining for both cases are the…
The Financial Times is reporting that Nintendo may be having more Nintendo Switch units made to meet demand. Given there’s no official confirmation from Nintendo, you’ll have to take this report with a grain of salt. On the flipside, the fact that the Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch bundle is in…
A few days ago we got our very first look at Netflix’s animated Castlevania series in the form of a trailer. Now, via Famitsu, we’ve got a brand new piece of art that riffs on the first game’s box-art. Take a look: Even though the series itself is based on…
Fans of visual novels take note, as Anonymous;Code, the next game from the studio behind Steins;Gate, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch. Confirmed at the Chiyo-St. Live 2017 –Genesis- event by the publishers at Mages., and reported on by Siliconera, the game is part of the “Science Visual Novel”…
Looking to spice up your ARMS appearance? Well, you’re in luck! In the Global Testpunch, you can change the color of your character as you select it. When you are selecting a character, simply click down the left stick and hold a direction at the same time. Press A, and…
Nice timing Nintendo! If you’re loving this weekend’s Global Testpunch or wishing you could take part then you can check out Nintendo of America’s official ARMS site. After weeks of “Full Site Coming Soon”, the pages now resemble the fully-featured site that has been available in Japanese for a while….
In an interview with UK-based gaming publication GamesTM, via Japanese Nintendo, we now have a better understanding of what to expect from Splatoon 2 in the way of voice chat. According to statements by the game’s director, Yusuke Amano, and producer, Hisahi Nogami, voice chat will be an included feature…
The Switch’s initial year of games is getting another heavyweight titan added to the roster. Yes, Monster Hunter Double Cross will be out this year — in Japan at least. The game will be released in Japan on Friday, August 25th, 2017. This is just a little over five months…
