One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Get ready for another fantastic Switch port! Vblank Entertainment has just announced that award-winning Retro City Rampage is coming to the Nintendo Switch “very soon.” Check out the announcement trailer below to view the game in action. Vblank Studios assures fans that the port will not affect the…
Described as “a musical action-adventure set in the recesses of the human mind,” Bedtime Digital Games‘ new title, Figment, gives you the chance to experience and explore an entire hand-drawn world with the task of fighting human fears and sinister nightmares. Along your journey, you’ll fight enemies and solve puzzles…
With the SNES Classic Edition launching in just over two months, many are wondering what Nintendo’s next move will be when it comes to classic consoles. Now, thanks to a new trademark that has popped up in Europe, it looks like the Nintendo 64 could be next to get the…
Way back in Sonic’s heyday during the Genesis era, Sega of America partnered with the long-established Archie Comics to create a Sonic comic series. Now in 2017, almost 25 years after the relationship began, Sega has officially parted ways from Archie and the Sonic comics have been cancelled. It has…
After over a year of waiting Pokémon GO will finally be getting Legendary Pokémon, starting July 22nd and coinciding with Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago’s Grant Park. Check out the first trailer: Thanks to Niantic’s blog we get a few more details. The Legendaries have a chance of appearing…
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…
UPDATE: Nintendo has uploaded the full list of GameStop retailers that will be participating in the event. Check it out to see where you can have fun with Splatoon 2! For more details about the event, check out our original article located below the list. Address City State/ Province Postal…
Still in pre-production, 20th Century Fox’s Mega Man movie is getting one step closer to filming. Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, we have an idea of who will be directing and producing the film: “Video game Mega Man is heading to the big screen with Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman,…
UPDATE: More information regarding the Pokémon GO Fest livestream has been shared by the official Twitter account. The host, @SeltzerPlease, as well as the guest appearance lineup, were announced, so you now have a good idea of who you can expect to see pop up in the stream. Check out…
The human condition is filled with loss, pain and regret. Our brains are wired to look back on missed opportunities while we think “if only.” Perhaps no one understands such misgivings as much as Grant Kirkhope, who — while recently interviewed for the upcoming Mario + Rabbids game — regaled…
After months of waiting, the official Nintendo Switch Online app has rolled out to… let’s say “raving” reviews.The app will allow players to chat with one another during online play sessions, which is a real boon in games like Splatoon 2 where some coordination is key. But reports from those…
The Splatoon 2 launch celebration continues with Nintendo NY’s announcement of its exclusive apparel line hitting the store. A whole collection consisting of hats, sweaters and t-shirts tailored for both men and women have been designed to suit all of your squid kid needs. Inspired by Inklings and in-game specific…
