From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokémon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokémon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems…
In a bit of exciting news to brighten your day, legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto has turned 72 years old today. While it technically hasn’t happened in the US just yet as his birthday is November 16th, 2024, it is the 16th over in Japan. For nearly 50 years now, Miyamoto…
Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
Another Indie World Showcase has come and gone, giving us a look at upcoming indies headed to Nintendo Switch. This newest Showcase featured plenty of quirky indie titles to look forward to, but also featured a few games you can try out today! Howl is an adventure game featuring a…
Today’s Indie World Showcase opened with a confirmation that the previously-announced reboot of Shantae Advance would be coming to Nintendo Switch next year. Featuring crisp pixel art and all of the things Shantae fans have come to love about the series, including Shantae’s iconic hair-whip attack and multiple animal-transformations, Shantae…
Here we go again! Nintendo of America has officially announced an all-new Indie World Showcase event will air tomorrow, November 14th, and 9:00 a.m. PT. According to the tweet, we can expect around 20 minutes of news on upcoming indie titles. This is extremely welcome news for me…
It has become almost customary that Nintendo games leak before release these days. With that in mind it’s perhaps not surprising that copies of Super Mario RPG made their way around the internet over the weekend. We here at Nintendo Wire will, of course, not be providing any details on…
Update (12/1/23): The Game Awards event is airing in less than one week, and Nintendo is gearing up for all of its nominations, with no award quite as exciting as Game of the Year. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of Nintendo’s two chances to earn…
It’s been nearly a week since Nintendo announced plans to move forward with a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. In the wake of Nintendo’s six-month financial result briefing last week, Nintendo held a question and answer session, during which Shigeru Miyamoto touched a little more on the situation and…
If you’re 18 or older and you’re looking to break into gaming journalism, look no further! The Nintendo Wire team is looking to expand and we’d love to hear from you. Read all of the requirements stated on this page to get the full scope of what you need to…
Here we go again! Nintendo of America has officially announced an all-new Indie World Showcase event will air tomorrow, November 14th, and 9:00 a.m. PT. According to the tweet, we can expect around 20 minutes of news on upcoming indie titles. A new @IndieWorldNA Showcase is airing tomorrow, Nov….
The Famicom is where many of Nintendo’s most iconic franchises got their start. The system, which was eventually localized as the NES, saw the early open exploration of the original Zelda, the smooth scrolling Super Mario Bros., tense atmosphere in Metroid, and much more besides. This past July saw the…
My Nintendo is back with yet another physical reward for loyal fans who love collecting, and this time it’s all about Mario and his friends on the racing track! It’s time to hit Rainbow Road with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Vinyl Sticker Sheet No. 2 that offers up 11…
Last spring we brought you the news that Nintendo’s Kyoto headquarters would be getting expanded with a new building tentatively named “Development Center No. 2” situated right next to their current headquarters and Development Center. It was originally planned to be completed in 2027, but now it’s been announced that…
There’s just a week to go until Switch owners can re-experience Mario’s first stat-based adventure with the remake of Super Mario RPG. If you never played the original, or simply want a refresher, this new overview trailer is for you! The comprehensiveness may make it a hard recommend for newcomers…
