This article was originally published back in 2017 as part of our Zelda look-back series. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was the very first Zelda game I ever got to experience, and what a good game to start off with. I was far too young to…
Tampering with Pokémon’s movesets may seem insignificant, but for one Japanese man, it could lead to jail time and a hefty fine. According to the Japanese website NHK, and reported originally by IGN, A 36-year-old named Yoshihiro Yamakawa was arrested this week in Kyoto after being caught modifying data in…
A few weeks back, attendees to GDC 2024 shared pictures of Nintendo’s presentation about the development of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. While those photos revealed some unused Wonder Effects from the game, we didn’t get all of the behind-the-scenes details about why Nintendo passed on those concepts or how the…
The next in-game Mario Kart Tour event has been announced — the “Halloween Tour”! And it looks like Luigi is finally making his playable Mario Kart Tour alongside it! The news was revealed via an in-game notice, as well as through two tweets on the official Mario Kart Tour Twitter…
One of the hardest parts about starting a new workout routine is keeping the motivation to keep on going – I know this firsthand. It wasn’t until Nintendo released the Wii Fit that I was able visualize my progress and keep motivated to reach my goals. Now, here we are,…
Steelbooks are highly coveted collectibles for players these days, especially those who reside in the US. Other regions, namely Asia and Europe, have been receiving a steady stream of steelbook offers for the latest Nintendo Switch titles for some time now. That’s why any news at all regarding a steelbook…
Nintendo has issued an apology for consumer confusion surrounding the content within the upcoming enhanced port of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE for Nintendo Switch and has promised full refunds for those who pre-ordered the game through the Nintendo Switch eShop and My Nintendo Store. Yesterday, it was revealed that Tokyo…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
After taking E3 2019 by storm with her earnest charm and stage presence, Ikumi Nakamura may have just won the internet’s attention all over again. A short clip and tweet was posted today of her with PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya, the man behind Bayonetta and Viewtiful Joe, among others. It’s the…
If you’ve been an avid Pokémon player for the 20+ years it’s been on Nintendo consoles, you’re probably already very well-versed in the routine that kicks off when beginning a new game’s adventure. Meet some characters, talk to the Professor, pick your starter, and so on. Well, Sword & Shield…
Fans of Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory, today is the day! The two titles have been brought together for the Switch. That’s right, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition is now available for Nintendo’s hybrid system. This is your chance to dive into…
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has released in Japan, and within it lies the answer to one of Fire Emblem’s biggest questions: Who is best? For Three Houses this is a particularly difficult question, what with the three classes’ worth of students to grow attached to — but after…
Mortal Kombat is a pretty spooktacular game as it is, but there’s still room to heighten the hauntedness of its main cast. Fortunately, you can do that now with a small pack of three Halloweeny skins now available for purchase, which includes Jade as the Wicked Witch from the Wizard…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Retro-Bit is doing their part — the company has collaborated with both Sega and the National Breast Cancer Foundation to release new pink-colored Genesis and Saturn controllers. Available for pre-order exclusively from Limited Run Games through the 31st of the month, a…
Classic puzzle game Columns II in Sega Ages is now available in the Nintendo Switch eShop. Jump through time and match jewels, disks, and fossils with the goal of matching three in a row to clear the screen. Multiple modes — including online and multiplayer, and a special tabletop mode…
