Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
Nintendo comfortably rests at the top of the food chain when it comes to sheer inventiveness in game design. For decades now, there have been so many different concepts and gameplay modifiers in Mario titles that you would be forgiven for believing that 2023’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder was maybe…
Few developers can claim to have cornered the market on an entire visual style, yet you’ll struggle to mistake a Vanillaware game for anything else. Be it the backgrounds, the characters, or the famously mouthwatering food; you know their work when you see it. The Switch has hosted a few…
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…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
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….
The spring-themed event in Pokémon GO returns for 2024! This year the flower crown costume is back (but for two new Costumed Pokémon), Shiny Flabébé debuts, and Zarude returns (but locked behind a paid ticket). (For more details about the Season of World of Wonders, you can check out our…
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…
