In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
We’re less than a week away from the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s first DLC pack, Isle of Armor. Thanks to a Pokémon Showcase earlier this month, we were treated to a few more glimpses of what journey awaits us on the Isle of Armor. Now, we might see…
Last week, Nintendo announced through their NintendoVS Twitter account that Regions 5 and 6 in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North American Online Open May 2020 competition were postponed due to current events. Originally planned for June 6th, that day’s free-for-all and top 32 matches conflicted with George Floyd’s memorial…
Have you ever set a record in something, only for it to be shattered shortly after? If so, you probably relate to one Nintendo Ambassador from Nintendo New York; they set a record for the Cuphead level Forest Follies. Hours later, though, a Twitter user seemingly shattered their time! Indeed,…
Pre-order the Animal Crossing New Leaf: Isabelle Nendoroid (re-run) for $38.99 at Play-Asia. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! Don’t you hate it when you miss out on that one collectible that you really wanted? Well, if you’re a fan of Animal Crossing, and specifically Isabelle, you’ll…
If you’re ready to dig into multiple arcade style modes, then Bandai Namco has a destination for you. Come one, come all to Mr. DRILLER DrillLand, making its localized debut after skipping the GameCube in the West. Above we have the game’s intro animation and theme song, a…
Last year it was announced that the stylish 2003 cel-shaded first person shooter XIII would be getting a remake. After a lengthy delay, it’s been confirmed via a new Amazon Spain listing that the new port of the game will be launching November 10, 2020. Based on the comic series…
Last week, a localization of the Namcot Collection leaked via the Xbox Online Store. Now, the volumes of classic Namco NES games (plus a brand-new demake of Pac-Man Championship Edition) have been confirmed for release in North America and Europe as Namco Museum Archives. The first volume includes……
If you’re a new (or newer) player to Pokémon GO, or simply someone who’s taken an extended break from the game, it’s easy to come back and quickly realize how much you miss from being away. It can even be frustrating when you’re trying to fill out your Pokédex and…
Today marked the start of IGN’s Summer of Gaming expo, and one of the very first announcement was quite the surprise – Alex Kidd is back! Sega’s one-time mascot, before a certain blue hedgehog came along, is coming back with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. The game is a…
Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 appears in his alien forms Diamondhead, Heatblast, and Four Arms to battle in the newest Brawlhalla patch. This Ben 10 Crossover event includes three new Epic Crossovers featuring Weapon Skins, Signature effects, and more. Patch 4.02 also includes a new Morph game mode, a new Free-for-All…
The Colors! franchise has been a staple on Nintendo’s touch screen handheld consoles for 13 years, and it’s now joining the Nintendo Switch family. Jens Andersson, creator and programmer of Colors!, is bringing the painting game and app’s newest entry into Switch libraries thanks to Kickstarter. Ending on Friday, June…
Prepare for trouble in style! Australian fashion brand BlackMilk has announced its newest collaboration is all about catching them all. While the entire collection hasn’t been shared in detail, BlackMilk has produced a look book featuring various Pokémon themed patterns and designs. Workout gear featuring Pikachu and Team Rocket’s Meowth?…
