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…
Those adorable bubble-blowing dragons from Bubble Bobble 4 Friends have some new tricks up their sleeves. The publisher of the long-awaited sequel, ININ, has detailed the new “Extend” skill upgrade system that will allow players to level up their abilities, but only if they are fast enough. ININ laid out…
Now that November’s in full swing, it’s time for another Day with Pikachu figure announcement from Funko! While we don’t have an official reveal quite yet, we’ve gotten a sneak peek of what looks to be a promo flier from @funkofinderz (via @dis.pops) on Instagram. Check it out: View this…
Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition is officially available for Nintendo Switch today! Join the professor’s daughter as she journeys throughout London solving mysteries in this revamped version of the original 3DS game. Filled with puzzles, unlocked DLC (that was previously paid for content), new…
We’re just a week away from the long-anticipated releases of Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch, the series’ first true, HD mainline titles (if you don’t count Pokémon: Let’s Go, which, let’s be honest, you shouldn’t). Pokémon Sword and Shield’s development has been… contentious amongst the fanbase. The…
A few weeks ago, Undertale creator Toby Fox shared the news that he got the chance to compose a track for Pokémon Sword & Shield. Now, with a week to go till launch, a snippet from the song has been uploaded to the official Pokémon YouTube channel. Give it a…
While a lot of the appeal behind Persona 5 Scramble is the same as most other licensed musou games — that is, having your favorite characters tear through waves of enemies — it is noteworthy for having what appears to be a full story mode akin to a sequel to…
If you ever head over to the Switch eShop it instantly becomes apparent that the system is a haven for indie games, thanks to Nintendo’s efforts to make the platform open to developers big and small. Sometimes, though, the company goes the extra mile and publishes an indie game itself,…
The third wave of Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC is now available to download, adding a sauna, new outfits, a recruitable Anna, and, yes, the ability to interact with monastery animals like cats and dogs. Conquer new quests, dress up with new outfits, sweat it out in the new…
Nintendo has revealed the Black Friday section of its Holiday Gift Guide for 2019. For those looking for a Nintendo Switch, you can pick one up bundled with a code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Switch’s best-selling game, for $299.99. Nintendo has not announced any Black Friday deals…
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…
Many Sonic games have amazing soundtracks, but one of the most memorable is Sonic R’s, which is filled with extremely hummable euro-beats. That’s why it’s great to see it get some love again, with “Can You Feel the Sunshine” joining Station Square and Pumpkin Hill as the latest classic track…
For the Pokémon GO fans out there who like to take advantage of the game’s AR features, some exciting news has come in regarding some upcoming new features utilizing the technology. Earlier yesterday, Niantic announced their plans to expand Pokémon GO’s multiplayer offerings with a new feature they’ve dubbed “Buddy…
