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…
Today’s Nintendo news coverage may be dominated by a certain blue garbed hero and a fresh console, but that ain’t stopping the Pokémon Company. Starting today, owners of Pokémon Sun & Moon can enter the code “M2DESCENT” to get both Mewtwonite X and Y Mega Stones, which are unavailable in…
To prep for the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo has added a “Mini Guide” for the game as a reward on My Nintendo. This so-called “Mini Guide” contains the first chapter of the complete official guide to the game and provides a sneak-peek of…
It’s finally time — The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost here, and the official Zelda Twitter has released some new artwork to celebrate! While some of you are waiting in line right now for both your Switch and your copy of Breath of the Wild, and…
For the longest time, a group of dedicated Mother fans has been making a fanmade entry in the series, dubbed Mother 4. After several years of work and restarting the project multiple times, however, the team has apparently come to a consensus to turn the work into a spiritual successor,…
Welcome to the daily 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 the dawn of a new month, which means it’s time for new My Nintendo rewards! Three new discounts enter the fray, as well as a special Breath of the Wild mini guide containing the first chapter of The Complete Official Guide book. Check out everything new below: DISCOUNTS [Wii…
One of the biggest features that the Nintendo Switch offers in its impressive UI is the ability for parents to monitor and limit playtime on the device. With the Switch less than 12 hours aways from launch, the Parental Control app has arrived in the Google Play Store for anyone…
The reviews are in: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is shaping up to be one of the highest reviewed games of all time! Publications like IGN, GameSpot, Famitsu and Game Informer have all given Breath of the Wild a perfect score. You can check out a list…
One of the most frustrating parts of MyNintendo is the inability to register physical games and get gold coins, with Nintendo forcing you to go digital to get the benefits. It looks like that is finally changing with the Switch, with players being able to register physical carts from the…
Now the press can finally access the Nintendo Switch’s online services, a much-maligned feature has made a surprise return – friend codes. By accessing the system’s “Add Friend” menu, a few options pop up. You can search for local users and link up that way, look up users you’ve already…
Nintendo has finally pushed out the Switch’s first firmware update to review units, meaning people can finally access the eShop and see what’s on offer. It turns out two surprise games are heading to the system, both from the classic Neo Geo, at least in Europe. First up is Shock…
The 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards wrapped up earlier today, during which Pokémon GO walked away with the award for Best Handheld/Mobile Game. Several other titles took home recognition from the show, including Overwatch, which won Game of the Year. The Game Developers Choice Awards are held annually as part…
