Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
When Nintendo was actively releasing virtual console titles for the 3DS, there was always one system people were dying to see: the Virtual Boy. The Virtual Boy may have been Nintendo’s biggest failure and a potential black mark on the company’s legacy, but it still is a piece of video…
Everyone is eagerly awaiting news about Nintendo’s follow-up to the Switch hybrid console. The expectation was that Nintendo would be releasing a potential Switch 2 by the end of 2024, but now it seems likely that we won’t have our hands on the new console until March 2025 at the…
With Squishmallows becoming something of a rage these days, it’s no surprise to see Pokémon getting plumped for some love. We’ve already seen plenty of previous Pokémon Squishmallows, but this fat, chunky little Dragonite looks precious. He’s so fat and round and cute. Don’t you just want to hug him?…
Now that the last Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo has been revealed, Nintendo Wire’s Jason Ganos and Tj Cencula discuss the future of the figures. Is this the end, or just the beginning? Whatever happens to amiibo in the coming months, all I can say is thank…
Last year’s Nitro Deck from CRKD is probably one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories. It comes in several breathtaking colors and special editions, feels premium in your hands, and works with the original Switch models or the OLED Switch, taking the place of the Joy-Con attached to the sides…
Ceruledge is ready to rumble in the Pokémon TCG. Available now at select retailers across the nation and online at the Pokémon Center, a special promotional Ceruledge card can be yours to exact bladed vengeance on your friends. Commemorating Pokémon Day 2024, this card is part of the Pokémon TCG:…
In light of the recent announcement that the cult classic Mother 3 will yet again see a Japan only release, the outcry for action has reached new heights. The fanbase has been pleading for a localized version ever since the game’s release all the way back in 2006; despite this,…
Another day, another new physical reward from My Nintendo! This time around the service is offering up fans a cute little sticker sheet for fans of Splatoon that features Agent 8, Pearl Drone, and a little Octoling — just in time for the Side Order DLC’s release. The…
Folks, it’s Nintendo Direct week! After another couple of weeks (which felt like years) of speculation, the latest Partner Showcase aired on February 21, 2024. As one of the newer additions to the Nintendo Wire crew and definitely the resident sicko of the group, I found myself hyped up over…
It finally happened. During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase they finally acknowledged Mother 3 and added it to the Nintendo Switch Online library. Of course, they only actually did so in Japan; the overseas versions of the Direct completely omitted mention of it. On the bright side at least, in…
With very little fanfare, Nintendo has released Splatoon 3’s “Side Order” DLC on the Nintendo eShop. Made available late yesterday evening, the latest expansion pack adds a brand-new single-player experience that deals with the fallout of Splatoon 2’s final Splatfest. It also marks the return of Pearl and Marina to…
Fantasy Life fans, you’ll have to wait just a bit longer for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time! Initially slated for a release last year, Level-5 delayed its release from “sometime in 2023” to “sometime in 2024”. Luckily, it made the cut in today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase…
