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  • Donkey Kong Bananza Gets an 8-Minute Overview Trailer

    We’re just a few weeks away from the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza, and in typical Nintendo fashion, the company has released an extended look at the game via a new 8-minute overview trailer. The trailer highlights the game’s characters, gameplay, and key features! Check it out below!   Donkey…

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    July 3rd, 2025

  • Nintendo is facing legal action in Brazil over its ability to brick Switch 2 consoles for EULA violations

    Despite the success Nintendo has been having with the Switch 2, there are a ton of avenues where it seems to be backsliding into corporate overreach this generation. One such is a line in its EULA that gives Nintendo the freedom to brick your Switch 2 console if the company…

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    July 2nd, 2025

  • Microsoft celebrates Perfect Dark’s 25th anniversary by canceling the reboot and shutting down its developer

    Can you believe that the N64 classic Perfect Dark is 25 years old? It actually turned that on May 22, 2025, but now is as good a time as any to remember the impact it had for not only Nintendo, but its developer Rare. The game shifted Nintendo’s image from…

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February 17th, 2020

Redditor shares images of O’Hare International Airport’s Nintendo Switch Lounge

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

Last week, Nintendo of America announced that it would be bringing a Nintendo Switch lounge to airports across the United States. If you’ve been curious what the experience looks like, Redditor BlackShadow10020 has you covered, sharing several images of the pop-up event. Check out a few below: They also shared…

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February 17th, 2020

Atlus tells fans to ‘keep telling us’ they want Persona 5 on Nintendo Switch

Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: Switch, News

Although a port of Persona 5 on the Nintendo Switch may seem like a long-lost dream at this point, developer Atlus wants fans to know that hope isn’t dead yet: Persona 5 on Switch may happen at some point if fans fight hard enough. At a Persona 5 Royal event…

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February 17th, 2020

Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Enhanced Wireless Controller by PowerA

Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Videos, Switch

We’ve gone hands-on with a new controller from PowerA! Check out how this Animal Crossing themed wireless controller looks up close. And if you’re a fan of K.K. Slider, you’ll really love this design!     This product has been provided for review by PowerA. Find PowerA here: Twitter Facebook…

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February 17th, 2020

Clear files are newest pre-order bonuses for Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: News, Merchandise, Switch

Yet another pre-order bonus for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been announced! The anime retailer Animate revealed that those who pre-purchase the game from them will receive three gorgeously themed A5 clear files featuring beloved characters like Isabelle, Timmy & Tommy Nook, Tom Nook, and more! You can view the…

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February 17th, 2020

Bloomberg: Coronavirus expected to cause Switch shortages in North America & Europe from April

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

Earlier this month we covered reports that the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout China would affect Nintendo Switch shipments to Japan and other Asian markets, due to the majority of components being produced in the region. Production for North America and Europe had mostly shifted to Vietnam in 2019,…

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February 17th, 2020

Catherine: Full Body and XCOM 2 rated for Switch in South Korea

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

Yet again two more Switch games may been leaked by the South Korean ratings board. Following in the footsteps of Fortnite and Puyo Puyo eSports, ports of Catherine: Full Body and an XCOM 2 Collection have similarly popped up on the official ratings board website. Catherine: Full Body is an…

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February 16th, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog breaks record set by Detective Pikachu, earns $57 million domestically

Author: Bryan Finch
Categories: Merchandise, News

Sonic the Hedgehog has earned $57 million domestically in its three-day opening, with a projected four-day gross of a whopping $68 million due to President’s Day. We reported on the huge Thursday opening for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, when it was predicted the movie would go on to earn…

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February 16th, 2020

The Nintendo WireCast #19. Calm Before the Storm

Author: Amiibo Jason
Categories: News

Welcome to the Nintendo WireCast! On today’s episode, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason discuss the Nintendo news drought, talk Animal Crossing cloud saves, and much more!

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February 14th, 2020

Untitled Goose Game wins D.I.C.E. Awards’ Game of the Year

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

All shall honk in awe at Untitled Goose Game, the indie toybox of a game that cannot be contained. Last night at the annual D.I.C.E. Awards, House House won big taking not only Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game, but also the overall Game of the Year award.    And…

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February 14th, 2020

Professor Oak & Mew available to all as Pokémon Masters log-in bonus

Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: Mobile, News

After a tease of the most prolific of Pokémon Professors coming to the game, the original Oak is now available for all players in Pokémon Masters. Not only is Professor Oak a free log-in bonus until March 15th (meaning no luck involved with adding him to your trainers), but he’s…

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February 14th, 2020

Sonic The Hedgehog: The Movie | Sega Genesis De-Make

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: Videos

Remember back in the ’90s when every single movie got a video game tie-in? Nintendo Wire remembers. For today’s de-make, we take a brief look at what a Sonic movie video game might have looked like.    

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February 14th, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog earns $3 million in Thursday previews, opening weekend projected $40-$50 million

Author: Bryan Finch
Categories: News

The long-awaited Sonic the Hedgehog movie has finally arrived in theaters, and audiences are ready to go fast. According to Deadline, the film earned $3 million on the Thursday night previews. The top movie during the same weekend last year, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, also earned…

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