Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
I’m Ricky Berg and I love Skullgirls. As a Nintendo fan, I’m no stranger to having the same game multiple times, on every platform possible. Blame enhanced remakes, compilations, and the Virtual Console, but at least I try to keep this limited to my personal favorites. I’ve got multiple physical…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “Why didn’t they flip the words to call it a Lite Switch” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Huge news this week — Astral Chain has…
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…
At this year’s Anime Expo, the presence of video games was felt more than ever. Plenty of publishers were in attendance to show off upcoming titles, and thanks to the upcoming Kill la Kill If, the Arc System Works booth was easily one of the most popular. Tucked right there…
Just in time for sweltering heat and beach daydreams, the long-awaited DLC for The Messenger is now available. The Messenger: Picnic Panic adds new, tropical action to one of my favorite Switch titles of last year, and it’s absolutely free! Check it out via the new trailer released to coincide…
It’s time to grab your hammers, Builders! Dragon Quest Builders 2 is out today, and Square Enix released a new trailer to celebrate the launch. The trailer mostly goes over what we’ve seen before, as it details a world filled with crafting, combat, and co-op. The spirit of…
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is right around the corner, and today — two weeks before release, a host of previews for the strategy juggernaut has been released. A lot of the reports are extremely positive and promising, but one of the more noteworthy releases is of the game’s opening cutscene,…
Konami is the latest company to announce its foray into the world of mini consoles, confirming that Hudson’s classic PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 console will be turning tiny just ahead of E3 2019 last month. At the time we only knew of a handful of games, but now Konami has confirmed the…
Just like Raikou before it, Entei is charging into Pokémon GO this Sunday, thanks to Trainers completing various tasks during the most recent GO Fest in Dortmund, Germany. On July 14th, you can venture out with friends and fellow Trainers to take on the Legendary Fire-type in Raid Battles. Unlike…
Good news, puzzle fans! The Splatoon 2 / Tetris 99 Maximus Cup is officially live! Splatoon will ink over the next Maximus Cup, slated to start on July 12th at 12 a.m. PT and will run until 11:59 p.m. PT on July 15th. If you net 100 points within that…
If you’re looking for an adorable new platformer to play on your Nintendo Switch you may be interested in trying out Songbird Symphony, a musical adventure about a bird heading on an adventure to figure out his heritage. Watch the new narrative trailer below: That’s not all though…
The Pokémon Company in Japan has just released a brand new trailer for Pokémon Sword & Shield. Check it out:
