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…
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…
Adding to the tidal wave of indie games being ported to Nintendo’s latest system, Lab Zero’s upcoming RPG Indivisible will launch on Switch alongside all other versions in 2018. In a post on their blog, Lab Zero says that they hired a programmer whose sole job will be to port…
We’ve known for a few weeks now that Splatoon 2 and ARMS will be getting their own tournaments at this year’s E3, but specific details on competitors and times were unclear. Now, thanks to a press release from Nintendo, we have a much clearer idea. It’s worth noting that as…
We’ve always known the Nintendo Switch was going to have a strange, smartphone based voice chat solution, but it’s looking even more finicky than most expected, at least if you want to play in handheld mode. The update revolves around an officially licensed Hori headset, with the details gathered by…
Strap on your Mega Busters and stretch out those objection savvy pointer fingers: Capcom’s cranking up the summer heat with a host of scorching eShop discounts on many of its hottest franchises! From now through June 5th, receive up to 75% off select Wii U and 3DS titles listed below:…
More and more video game series are getting orchestral tours these days — from Zelda, to Final Fantasy, to so many more. Kingdom Hearts is no exception, as several concerts in the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour will play in the US this month, celebrating the series’ 15th anniversary. On…
Developed by Dreadbit and published by Ripstone, Ironcast is making the jump to the Nintendo Switch this year. What’s Ironcast? Well, if you love the steampunk genre then you’ll want to check out this game! From the Ripstone site: “Inspired by Victorian era science fiction writers such as H.G. Wells…
The Squid Research Lab has updated the info on this baddie for North American players. Here’s description from the posting: “This tough customer is Octo Samurai. He brandishes a gigantic roller, using it to dash the hopes of all those who dare approach. He’s got no time or patience for…
It’s been nearly a year since we reported that Runbow will be making its way to the Nintendo 3DS. After months of release date confusion and developer commentary, we now have a solid release date for the title, thanks to a recently published article over at Nintendo Life. Runbow Pocket…
We’re here again reporting on all the tidbits that Japan’s ARMS Twitter account is sharing. At this rate, Biff, Isabelle and the Squid Research Lab should swap Twitter notes and contact info. They’re all very punctual and social media savvy. Maybe Barq could be a neighbor in the next Animal…
Start prepping your re-rolls again, the sporty brand, Takoroka, is showing off some fan favorites and new duds on the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account. Headgear Takoroka Mesh is back. The hat is back and matches the returning Choco Layered LS perfectly! If you prefer visors, then it looks like Takoroka…
Yesterday’s images showing off characters that will appear in Fire Emblem Warriors came as a big surprise after going months without any news regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch and 3DS title — and it looks like that wasn’t quite the end of it! Once again, Famitsu has provided us with…
