One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Konami is the latest company to announce its foray into the world of mini consoles, confirming that Hudson’s classic PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 console will be turning tiny just ahead of E3 2019 last month. At the time we only knew of a handful of games, but now Konami has confirmed the…
Just like Raikou before it, Entei is charging into Pokémon GO this Sunday, thanks to Trainers completing various tasks during the most recent GO Fest in Dortmund, Germany. On July 14th, you can venture out with friends and fellow Trainers to take on the Legendary Fire-type in Raid Battles. Unlike…
Good news, puzzle fans! The Splatoon 2 / Tetris 99 Maximus Cup is officially live! Splatoon will ink over the next Maximus Cup, slated to start on July 12th at 12 a.m. PT and will run until 11:59 p.m. PT on July 15th. If you net 100 points within that…
If you’re looking for an adorable new platformer to play on your Nintendo Switch you may be interested in trying out Songbird Symphony, a musical adventure about a bird heading on an adventure to figure out his heritage. Watch the new narrative trailer below: That’s not all though…
The Pokémon Company in Japan has just released a brand new trailer for Pokémon Sword & Shield. Check it out:
Nintendo of America, why hast thou forsaken us! It seems like as of late, Nintendo of America has dropped the ball in terms of their limited edition offerings. While Nintendo fans in the UK are getting fancy steelbooks for games like Super Mario Maker 2, Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3,…
Are you prepared for your heart to completely melt into a puddle of happiness? The first wave of Sanrio items has hit Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp today! Before I jump into the details about the collection, you need to watch this: The Nintendo Mobile account on YouTube has shared the…
Fans of Studio Trigger, over-the-top action, and 3D arena fighters rejoice — Kill la Kill If will be here in just a few short weeks. To make that wait even easier, Arc System Works has announced that a demo of the Nintendo Switch version of the game will be available…
From the leaks, to the trailer, to the backlash, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been all over the news this year. Sonic’s original controversial look received so much backlash, the movie got delayed to Valentine’s Day 2020 so the filmmakers could redesign him. Now, speaking to Variety prior…
PlatinumGames’ Astral Chain release is still over a month away, but it’s got a chain-tight grip on my attention whenever it comes up. The stylish action of its developer is legendary, and every bit of footage and information has lived up to my expectations so far. That extends to its…
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…
Open-worlds and farming simulation aren’t a typical combination in the world of video games, but the upcoming Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands is looking to be break new ground. After a shipwreck strands you on a mysterious isle, you have to explore, build, and grow crops to help…
