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…
Atlus has steadily been rolling out trailers for the upcoming 3DS port of the well-renowned DS JRPG Radiant Historia, subtitled Perfect Chronology. The latest video focuses on characters from the Granorg Kingdom, the region in which the game begins. This trailer also shows off one of the more significant changes…
Looking to kill some time before the release of ARMS? The folks at Nintendo Japan have you covered with an ARMS inspired paper craft project featuring the game’s lovable announcer Biff. Personally, I’ve never been too good at these sorts of things, but if you are brave enough to put…
Last week we shared a video of some extended Ever Oasis gameplay, showing the progression of a quest. Now, Nintendo of Japan has released a new video of the upcoming 3DS RPG that tours the massive desert that makes up the game’s world. It definitely gives an idea of how…
Can’t get enough Pokémon merch? Well, in the coming weeks the Pokémon Centers around Japan will be an even bigger treasure trove than usual, as brand new plushes, clothing items and more arrive in stores. First up are some cute plushes of both the standalone and keychain varieties. Pyukumuku, Bounsweet…
The next chapter of Squid Sisters Stories has been posted on the official Splatoon 2 website. Chapter Five gets a little gloomier than the chapter before it, with Marie heading off alone to the Squid Sisters’ home town in Calamari County. The chapter reads with an aura of loneliness after…
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…
It’s here! Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch has arrived and Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer to celebrate. Whether it’s the first time you’ve played the iconic title or the tenth, there’s surely reason to get excited. Check out the launch trailer:
Devastating news, Badge Arcade aficionados: the Collectible Badge Center (as it’s known in Japan) is set to receive its final update to its vast compilation of digital 3DS stickers later this month on May 26th. Details for the sudden drop in support are scarce, though word is 3DS storage issues…
When the Nintendo Switch was officially unveiled back in January various third parties came forward with their plans. In Japan, Bandai Namco confirmed a Taiko Drum Master game, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and an unspecified entry in the “Tales of” franchise would be heading to Nintendo’s latest system. While the…
UPDATE: Even more great news for Shantae fans! Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will also receive a physical release, courtesy of XSeed Games. The game will also support HD Rumble and will include over 150 HD Rumble events. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero for Nintendo Switch contains over 150 custom-made HD Rumble events!…
Take a break from Alola this week because the US Pokémon Center has new plush additions! All of them hail from the Johto region — the second generation starters have Umbreon, Espeon and Slowking to round out the set. All six of the plushes are $14.99 and fit within the…
Last month at SXSW, Sega showed off another returning stage in Sonic Mania – Flying Battery Zone. Sonic, Tails and Knuckles first ran through this soaring scrap yard way back in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, and Mania’s redux features the same flying platforms, evil mines and spinning tubes….
