Yesterday on voice actor Erica Schroeder’s Instagram page, it was revealed that prolific Meowth voice actor James Carter Cathcart had passed away from throat cancer at the age of 71. While he may not be an immediately recognizable name, fans of a certain age will be intimately familiar with his…
While Nintendo will forever be engaged in the battle against piracy, it seems the company has just gotten a big helping hand from the FBI of all organizations. Yesterday, it was reported by Kotaku that the FBI has taken down one of the largest Switch piracy sites as part of…
While Hitman: World of Assassination is a pretty decent Nintendo Switch 2 port, all things considered, it hasn’t been without its fair share of criticisms. Most of the complaints focus on the performance of the game, which can be a bit shaky when stacked against the title on other platforms….
The ambitious, zoological Metroidvania Animal Well has been a highly anticipated release. It was first shown in an Indie World Showcase last April. At the time, an “Early 2024” release window was given. Now, almost one year later, BIGMODE has set a release date in stone for the game. …
Just a few days ago, our first look at the Link figma from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dropped via leaks on Reddit and YouTube. The figure itself is incredibly detailed and all the extras from the DX version really impressed us here at Nintendo Wire, though…
In a bit of a surprise announcement today, Marvel Games and Skydance New Media have revealed Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra as part of their GDC 2024 presence. Set in 1943 at the height of World War 2, the title will see Captain America and Black Panther clashing amidst the…
With only a few months left until the release of the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake, Nintendo is now ramping up its marketing campaign with some cool incentives for those who pre-order. While this current offer is limited to England and Italy, anyone on the other side of the…
These past couple months have been very busy for the Mother community. Between EarthBound’s 30th anniversary and Mother 3 arriving on Nintendo Switch Online, there’s been a lot more to talk about than usual. That being said, a lot of what there is to talk about is the fact that…
So here we are at the end of the end of an era. The last hurrah no one expected for a game that’s consistently given Nintendo fans something to rally behind and lose themselves in the hype. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is welcoming its final new Spirits, seemingly for good….
Fans of the Banjo & Kazooie series, get ready! No, it isn’t a new game just yet, but rather a new piece of merchandise to add to your collection. If you enjoy this iconic duo of the late ’90s and are looking to represent that love in a physical form,…
When it comes to Nintendo, a handful of specific franchises are often regarded as core pillars of their brand. From Super Mario, to The Legend of Zelda, to Pokémon – when one thinks about a Nintendo game, it will often be one of these. That being said, there’s a certain…
The role of a character designer and illustrator is integral to the impact a game has on people. They bring your constant companions throughout a journey to life, providing a visual signature and often being the first thing you experience with respect to a given game. To lose them is…
Nintendo and Kung Fu Tea partnerships appear to be a yearly tradition now, with the only uncertainty being what game will get this tasty treatment. Previously Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Pikmin 4 made appearances at shops with signature drinks, social media sweepstakes, and even in-person giveaways of straw…
While SNK has remained consistent with The King of Fighters and even recently revived Samurai Shodown, one of its most beloved fighting franchises has remained dormant since 1999. All of that despite its face being one of their most recurring characters, up to and including a recent appearance in Super…
Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC was Off the Hook’s show. Plenty of Pearl and Marina moments filled the rogue-like climbs through the Spire of Order, but those weren’t the only Splatoon 2 throwbacks. Just like the first wave of content focused on Inkopolis, fans are able to return to Inkopolis…
