July 1st, 2019
Nintendo Wire’s July 2019 Game Preview
2019 continues to fly by! As we get further into the year, more and more great games are coming to Nintendo Switch. Let’s look at some of the highlights for July!
Recent Articles
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Recently released FCC filings confirm NFC support and more for the Switch 2
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 won’t feature the original campaign for 4
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
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Samsung demos a Switch-like portable console concept with an OLED foldable screen
At this year’s Mobile World Congress convention, Samsung was on the show floor with several different smartphones and mobile devices to showcase to both spectators and investors. As spotted by outlet T3, there was a rather interesting concept for a portable console that Samsung was highlighting called the “Flex Gaming”…
July 1st, 2019
Hatsune Miku heading to Switch with Project DIVA: Mega39’s
For a decade now the synesised vocaloid pop star Hatsune Miku has been starring in the Project DIVA series, a collection of rhythm games developed by Sega featuring tracks from Miku and her cohorts. Now, to mark the 10th anniversary, a new game has been announced – and it’s…
July 1st, 2019
Traditional Japanese sweets company releasing Kirby themed sets this month
Categories: News, Merchandise
Everywhere in the world celebrates sweets differently, and in Japan a cornerstone of that variability is wagashi. These traditional confections are usually served with tea, carry a subtler flavor, and are often made with and inspired by both seasonal and local ingredients. A Kyoto company specializing in these, Tsuruya Yoshinobu,…
July 1st, 2019
Francine’s sea cookie now available in Pocket Camp
If you haven’t jumped onto the seaside themed bandwagon in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp yet, now’s the time to do so! A new fortune cookie called Francine’s sea cookie is now available, and it’s offering a luxurious plethora of underwater items that’ll magically transform your camp or cabin into an…
July 1st, 2019
Tetris 99’s next Maximus Cup partners with Splatoon 2
Later this month Splatoon 2 will be getting its final Splatfest, and we’ve already seen a lot of merch and art marking the occasion. This latest tribute to the game is a little unexpected, though – a cross-over with Tetris 99! Splatoon will ink over the next Maximus Cup, slated…
July 1st, 2019
Splatoon 2 breaking down its own Final Splatfest art, characters share where they stand on Order vs. Chaos
July is upon us, and the Final Splatfest for Splatoon 2 is looming on the horizon like a dichotomous disaster (or delight, really). This could shape the future of Nintendo’s premier online title, warranting a cast-wide piece of artwork to show where everyone stands. While the full version’s been seen…
July 1st, 2019
Dry Bowser brings his molten might to Mario Tennis Aces
Who’d have thought melting the skin off Bowser would take off as a concept? Back again after some Kartin’ good times, Dry Bowser is hitting the court to keep things nice and spicy. While you’d think this carrion calamity would be a powerhouse, he’s actually joining Mario Tennis Aces as…
June 30th, 2019
Dr. Mario World’s daily shorts mark a cute return to animation for Nintendo
The Dr. Mario puzzle series hasn’t had a new entry since 2013, when Luigi acquired his doctorate and opened his own virus-crushing medical practice on the Wii U. Six years later we’ll be introduced to Dr. Peach, Dr. Toad, Dr. Bowser, and more thanks to the mobile game interpretation –…
June 29th, 2019
Villains and faculty are the focus of this week’s Fire Emblem: Three Houses character reveals
Another week, another round of characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses to pour over. It looks like the game’s just about rounded out its selection of students from the Officer’s Academy, as the accounts this week focused on the older guard – and some of the enemies Byleth and company…
June 29th, 2019
Wire Weekly | Tariffs and Triumphs
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “Spaghetti-Arms” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. We begin with a saucy account of corporate promiscuity, as it’s been announced that Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have…
June 28th, 2019
Game Freak releases statement regarding missing Pokémon in ‘Sword,’ ‘Shield’
Junichi Masuda, producer of Pokémon Sword and Shield, released a statement regarding the recent “Dexit” controversy that has angered some members of the Pokémon fan community, reaffirming developer Game Freak’s decision to not include all existing Pokémon in the upcoming games. Masuda says the decision was “difficult,” but that it…
June 28th, 2019
Super Mario Maker 2 Builder Mario and Builder Luigi plushes coming this October
Categories: News, Merchandise
Pre-order the Super Mario Maker 2 Plushes for $21.99 each at Play-Asia. You can save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! Of all Mario’s looks throughout the years it looks like Nintendo’s really grown attached to the hard hatted haberdashery that came with Super Mario Maker. The construction…
