Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Welcome to the start of our Nintendo Wire Home Arcade series. To celebrate my 40th birthday and the 10 year anniversary of Nintendo Wire, I’m making a childhood dream come true: building the ultimate home arcade. Preparing the Space Fast forward to today, and I’ve set aside…
In a bit of news that probably isn’t too surprising for most people, Take-Two has decided it will be delaying Grand Theft Auto VI into 2026. The new release date for the game will be May 26th, 2026, after previously being scheduled for Fall 2025. In a statement to various…
After over 19 years, Japanese developer AlphaDream has declared bankruptcy. Comprised of many former Square staffers, the studio got its start on the Game Boy Color with Koto Battle: Tengai no Moribito, a Pokémon-adjacent card battling role-playing game that already showed a willingness to experiment with traditional RPG battle systems,…
The world could always use more heroes, and that includes the crossover world of Super Smash Bros. Thankfully, it sounds like they have plenty to pick from as Overwatch Director and Blizzard Vice President Jeff Kaplan has put all current Overwatch heroes on the table. Speaking with IGN, Kaplan made…
October is finally here, and some great games are releasing this month! We showcase everything you need to know about the next few weeks in this latest episode of Nintendo Wire’s Release Preview!
A number of retailers around the world are offering bonuses for people who pre-order Pokémon Sword & Shield, and it looks like Best Buy is no exception. Purchasing the Double Pack ahead of the game release will earn you a collectible coin that depicts Legendaries Zacian and Zamazenta, along with…
Oh, the Kirby Café… that magical place where delicious dreams come true. It’s come and gone in various ways ever since its debut in 2016, opening temporary locations all over Japan and occasionally closing up to rework its menu. The flagship spot in Tokyo recently ended its run, but we’ve…
While his inclusion was leaked a while ago and officially announced a few weeks back, we have finally gotten a full look at The Terminator in Mortal Kombat 11. The Austrian robot himself comes to the game as the first guest character, although Joker and Spawn have also been revealed….
Nintendo has been oddly silent on the Super Mario Maker 2 front ever since it launched back in June, but we’ve finally gotten a significant update bringing some much-requested features. For starters, you’ll be able to play levels with friends online, both in co-op and versus modes. You can even…
A mainstay of Nintendo’s handhelds ever since the Game Boy Advance has been the Mario & Luigi RPG series, developed by the team over at AlphaDream. Sadly, we may never see it continue, as the studio declared bankruptcy earlier today. The reasons cited for the shuttering are sluggish revenues combined…
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…
Among the many items on Poké-fanatics’ list of “things that would be super cool to have in a Pokémon game” is a Gym leader for every type — the idea of breaking the mold of eight or so type masters in favor of utilizing the whole spectrum of Pokémon flavors…
The Disney Tsum Tsum Festival Bundle will release in Japan in just nine days, on October 10th. After only getting glimpses of the contents inside previously, we now have a look at what the bundle’s box will look like. Featuring the game logo and familiar pink and purple color scheme,…
GameInformer’s cover stories are always an event, usually focusing on the biggest games of the year. November’s issue is no exception, as the magazine and website prepare for an avalanche of Pokémon Sword & Shield news. Our November cover story is Pokémon Sword and Shield! To celebrate, we not…
