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…
Another week, another Nintendo Music update! Ever since its launch back in October 2024, Nintendo Music has continuously released new soundtracks every week. Everything from heavy hitters Super Mario 64, Skyward Sword and Splatoon to less popular games like Tomodachi Life, Wave Race, and Brain Age. This week’s soundtrack is…
While it’s been a known fact for quite some time that Super Mario 64 was originally intended to have a multiplayer mode, the general public in the West has never seen any footage to suggest Nintendo had developed the mode beyond the concept stage. In a recently uncovered video (courtesy…
NetherRealm Studios has released Mortal Kombat 1’s December update on all platforms and included alongside a host of general fixes and adjustments is a plethora of balance changes for every character. Most of the changes are things casual players won’t notice while others tweak some visuals that would render incorrectly…
Late last night, Nintendo shadow dropped a new demo for Another Code: Recollection, the upcoming remake of Trace Memory and its Japan/Europe exclusive sequel Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories. Starting with the opening chapter of protagonist Ashley Mizuki Robbins’ adventure, players will get a small sample…
UPDATE: EarthBound fans, get your wallets ready! The official Japanese Mother webshop is updated and overflowing with new and returning merch, from adorable plushies of The Chosen Four and Porky, to snazzy keychains. Dive into EarthBound bliss with the full merch collection here! (US shipping is an option, though costs…
Sometimes it feels like just yesterday that specific Legend of Zelda games were released. I still have incredibly vivid memories of seeing commercials in movie theaters for Ocarina of Time or getting unreasonably hyped up for both Oracle games after watching some cartoons. Those moments are seared into my mind…
It’s finally here! With today marking the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, players of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are traveling to the Blueberry Academy for the first time and experiencing what it has in store for them. Though it’s easy to get…
Disney Illusion Island was a fantastic exclusive surprise for Nintendo Switch fans this year. A colorful Rayman Legends-like Metroidvania starring Mickey Mouse and friends fit the platform like a pair of white gloves. In an exciting bit of news, Disney Electronic Content has announced an impending update for the game….
Pokémon fanatics will have a new reason to visit Japan soon. As announced yesterday by The Pokémon Company, Yomiuri Land Co., and The Yomiuri Shimbun, a new Pokémon-themed entertainment park will be built within the Yomiuriland amusement park in the Tama Hills section of the Kanto region of Japan. Dubbed…
An update was released today for Super Mario RPG, bringing the remade Square Enix classic up to version 1.01. While that number by itself might seem like a little guy, this update looks pretty substantial on paper. That’s because all but one update in the patch notes address a game-breaking…
Update: Both traveling Korok Plushes are now available to pre-order via Play-Asia. You can save 5% with code NWIRE23 at checkout. (Note: Nintendo Wire is an affiliate partner of Play-Asia.) Get your Zonai tech ready for the upcoming release of Traveling Korok plushes from The Legend of…
Just in time for the holidays, My Nintendo has added two new rewards! An ornament and a desktop calendar are now available for redemption through the My Nintendo store. The aluminum ornament costs 500 Platinum Points and features iconic Mario characters. The desktop calendar costs 400 Platinum Points…
Update (12/13/23): The Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2023 is officially live. Find out which games you played the most in your personalized summary from the year, pick your favorite game, and share it all with your friends online! December has gotta be number-crunchers’ and list makers’ favorite…
