Talk about repressed memories coming back to me suddenly, but anyone who was a kid during the N64’s lifespan will likely remember the brash commercials Nintendo aired. One of the more obscure was for the 1998 classic Banjo-Kazooie. A brief 30-second ad had some men camping in the forest and…
2025 is set to be a big year for the Professor Layton series with Professor Layton and the New World of Steam still on track to hit Switch in the coming months. Likely in a way to cross-promote that upcoming game with the “Layton Collection” available on its website, Fangamer…
In a small update regarding Yooka-Re-Playlee, developer Playtonic has confirmed that the Shovel Knight cameo from the original release will be making a return. Not only will Shovel Knight still lend his shovel to the righteous cause of stopping Capital B, he’ll do so sporting shinier armor. Gotta love those…
Nintendo of America has just announced that two Nintendo Direct showcases will air tomorrow, August 27th, at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET. The first is an Indie World Showcase, and the second is a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. The event is scheduled to be 40 minutes long. …
No OBJECTION here! Capcom has officially released a demo for the upcoming Ace Attorney Investigations Collection on the Nintendo Switch eShop! Unlike the main Ace Attorney series, these Ace Attorney Investigations titles put you in the shoes of a prosecutor, specifically Phoenix Wright’s first and most recurring courtroom…
It’s hard to believe we are only a few weeks away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! As we patiently await the game’s launch on September 26th, Nintendo keeps teasing us with new glimpses of the game in action. The latest clip comes from Nintendo…
Online service for mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will end support in November, with an offline version of the app to be released after. Pocket Camp’s planned shutdown is November 28th, 2024 at 7 a.m. PT, while information about the upcoming offline version will be shared “around October 2024.”…
It was an exciting day at Gamescom for LEGO fans! Following the announcement of six brand-new Mario Kart sets, LEGO has also confirmed the release of three additional Animal Crossing sets, all set to launch on January 1st, 2025. The upcoming Animal Crossing sets include “Stargazing with Celeste,”…
Earlier this year, Nintendo and LEGO announced that Mario Kart would be the next Nintendo franchise to join the brick-filled world of LEGO. Initially, the announcement only teased a logo and a silhouette, but during Gamescom, LEGO finally unveiled the details. Six LEGO Mario Kart sets are set to launch…
The Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends Happy Meal toy collection is finally here in the United States. Debuting earlier this year in Europe, the Yu-Gi-Oh! x Hello Kitty and Friends collaboration surprised both fan bases across the globe. Luckily, McDonald’s announced that this collection would be released around the…
The soon-to-be-open Nintendo Museum seems like a wonderful blast of nostalgia for people who have grown up with the Big N’s consoles. From things like the wonderful exhibition halls to playable games, there is seemingly something for everyone of any age. There are also references to literally everything Nintendo-related, including…
It’s that time again! Gamescom Opening Night Live kicks off at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET. Check out the livestream below and stay tuned to Nintendo Wire for all the Nintendo news coming from the event!
The launch of the brand-new Marina & Pearl and Callie & Marie amiibo 2-packs is just a few weeks away! Nintendo has finally revealed the fresh gear these amiibo will unlock. Check out our gallery below to see the four unique costumes you can unlock! The all-new Callie &…
For those of you attending PAX West this year, rejoice! Nintendo has confirmed that it will indeed be present this year and showcasing some unreleased games, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Super Mario Party Jamboree! PAX West is set to kick off on August…
Funko Fusion, the latest game to attempt blending pop culture, toys, and gaming, has revealed that Mega Man will be a playable character when the game launches on September 13th. Funko Fusion is packed with beloved film, TV, and gaming franchises, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, Jurassic Park, He-Man,…
