The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Well folks, the time is here! Black Friday has arrived… on Thursday, naturally. Down below you’ll find Nintendo Wire’s list of fantastic deals on a variety of items all related to gaming in one way or another, ones that we’ve specially handpicked just for you this holiday season! Make sure…
Do you remember where you were when the Nintendo Wii launched? In November of 2006, Nintendo unleashed the Wii on the United States and it felt as if the entire world had gone into a frenzy. While I had been unreasonably excited for previous consoles in my life due to…
Inklings and Octolings – it’s been seven years of Turf Wars and Ranked Battles in the Splatoon series. While most of us have been spending our time in Splatoon 2 (and gearing up for Splatoon 3), all that hard work and ink (so much ink) will pay off in Splatoon…
Splatoon 3’s fall release means that we can have at least one more official Nintendo VS competition with Splatoon 2. For July 2022, Inklings, Octolings, and Squidkids can partake in the Splatoon 2 Inkopolis Showdown 2022. Teams of four (plus an alternate) can battle it out in Turf Mode matches,…
The Switch Online Expansion Pack has seen steady growth since it began. N64 and Sega Genesis games have been added to the service semi-regularly, but the main “value” kicks in when it comes to Switch DLC. Animal Crossing: New Horizons set the stage, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has boosted the…
Back when Nintendo announced that a more expensive tier of its already flawed online service was going to be released, Nintendo fans were a bit… upset, to say the least — with its announcement trailer being Nintendo’s most disliked video of all-time. But, as time went on, the Nintendo Switch…
Splatoon 3 may be launching this summer, but that doesn’t mean the fun will stop in Splatoon 2. After hosting various online competitions the last few years, Nintendo is calling all Squid and Octo Kids again for another official splatdown. Welcome to Splatoon 2 Turf War February 2022 tournament! …
A season of official Nintendo VS tournaments are on the way! While this past summer only featured a “Splatter Ladder” tournament for Splatoon 2, this fall it’s all about two games – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2! Nintendo made the official announcement on social media on Monday, September…
After making a splash online in July, Nintendo Tokyo isn’t done with their fabulous SQUID or OCTO Splatoon merchandise collection. As if the initial launch didn’t have us spamming “Woomy!”, this latest batch of goods will cause stationery fans to swoon. A Squid and Octo reversible cushion, pens…
Worthy of its very own Splatfest, Nintendo Tokyo’s newest Splatoon merch collection is all about the series’ Squids and Octos. It’s also extremely fresh, eye-catching, “Woomy!”, and making the Splatoon fandom outside of Japan extremely jealous of this exclusive collection. Dubbed “SQUID or OCTO Splatoon”, the collection consists of gear…
Woomy! Nintendo of America and its Nintendo VS branch are dipping their fresh kicks into the ink again this year. A new Splatoon 2 tournament series – dubbed the Splatoon 2 Splatter Ladder 2021 – has been announced and registration is open! Prepare for an ink overload—the #Splatoon2 Splatter…
If the summer heat creeping in has got you down, Nintendo Tokyo’s got just the thing. Seven new water guns are on the way, spread across three different series. Get ready to dive in and get jealous! [新商品] サンアートさんから「ヨッシーのタンク付き水鉄砲（イエロー）」が新登場。 #NintendoTOKYO でも販売しています。このほかにも、#星のカービィ や #スプラトゥーン の水鉄砲も販売中。お天気がいい日やお風呂タイムのおともにいかがですか？ #スーパーマリオ pic.twitter.com/91z9Ku4IHV — Nintendo TOKYO…
Official high school and college esports leagues have exploded in popularity in the last few years, and now Nintendo has teamed with PlayVS to bring some of their games to high schools around the country. In a press release, Nintendo announced that the partnership with PlayVS will bring Super Smash…
This February is a big month for Nintendo, concerning anniversaries. The Legend of Zelda will be turning the big 3-5 (like the Super Mario Bros. franchise did last year), Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary celebration continues with the release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury on February 12th,…
