Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
Get ready to battle your way through some rough streets as Arc System Works is bringing 18 classic games to the Switch and PS4 as part of the Double Dragon & Kunio-Kun Retro Brawler Bundle. #DoubleDragon & #Kuniokun Retro Brawler Bundle is coming to the PS4 and Nintendo Switch on…
After boasting plenty of attendees and some world class matches last year as headliner, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is returning to Las Vegas this summer as a part of the Evo 2020 game lineup. This is the #Evo2020 game lineup! Which games will you be competing in this year?…
Welcome to the Nintendo WireCast! On today’s episode, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason discuss their hopes and dreams for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, amiibo support, and so much more!
A couple of weeks ago, we received our first look at what Castlevania Season 3 might look like, and it seems Netflix was closer to release than previously expected, as the company has announced that the vampire-infused animated series’ third season will release on March 5th! This definitely was an…
We all know Satoru Iwata played a pivotal roll in curating Nintendo to the juggernaut it is today, and while his unfortunate and sudden death shook the world four years ago, his legend continues to live on. One such story has emerged, recounting the reason why the then-Nintendo president Iwata…
If you ever felt like you needed a double dose of sweetness in a single treat, look no further than the Furuta Choco Egg. Similar in concept to the Wonder Ball, this Japanese confection has previously partnered with Super Mario, Pokémon, and Splatoon to give you an outer shell of…
Get ready to purify, Trainers — new Shadow Pokémon are being added to Pokémon GO! When you face off against Team Rocket Grunts at PokéStops, there’s a chance you can run into Shadow versions of Vulpix, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Omanyte, Omastar, Misdreavus, Carvanha, and Sharpedo, while Rocket Leaders can have Pinsir,…
Something synonymous with Animal Crossing from the beginning has been file sizes. The GameCube original came with its own memory card to facilitate just how much space a town would take up, and with how desirable it is to have one’s town on their system at all times I’m sure…
Kirby merchandise seems to rain down like Crystal Shards these days, to the point that Famitsu is able to post a whole month’s worth of the tough pink puffball on all kinds of items. Scroll on through to see the whole lot, ranging from towels of all kinds of sizes,…
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…
The critically acclaimed narrative-focused interactive storybook “Florence” is heading to Switch next week, as announced via Nintendo of America’s official YouTube channel. The game follows the 25 year old Florence Yeoh’s life as she meets her first love. The narrative is supplemented by interactive segments, like puzzles that…
The time to humble ourselves at the altar of Tom Nook is nigh, and before we do that, we must make ourselves ready. And what better way to prepare to sacrifice out time and belongings to the Nook than to carry them in a spiffy tote bag. Korean store MiniStop…
