When Street Fighter 6 released for Nintendo Switch 2 on the console’s launch, it came with some new features exclusive to the Nintendo port. The most obvious feature was amiibo support, including Street Fighter character figurines and a brand-new set of cards specific to SF6. With DLC characters still coming…
When the Switch 2 was announced, a number of industry pundits were concerned that Nintendo had played things too safe. In the past, Nintendo has taken wild swings with its hardware and done outlandish things like include motion controls or force people to play with a tablet. The Nintendo Switch,…
Nintendo of Japan has just revealed one of what will surely be multiple announcements leading up to Mario’s 40th anniversary in September. My Mario, a new child-focused product line of merchandise and engagement experiences, is launching on Tuesday, August 26th in Japan. You can view the My Mario…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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.
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…
