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…
Nintendo of America, why hast thou forsaken us! It seems like as of late, Nintendo of America has dropped the ball in terms of their limited edition offerings. While Nintendo fans in the UK are getting fancy steelbooks for games like Super Mario Maker 2, Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3,…
By now, Nintendo is no stranger to the mobile gaming industry. From humble beginnings with Miitomo to putting a bevy of our favorite franchises on our phones, there’s no sign of stopping. Their most recent title, Dr. Mario World, brings one of my favorite puzzle classics to small screens everywhere,…
Are you prepared for your heart to completely melt into a puddle of happiness? The first wave of Sanrio items has hit Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp today! Before I jump into the details about the collection, you need to watch this: The Nintendo Mobile account on YouTube has shared the…
Fans of Studio Trigger, over-the-top action, and 3D arena fighters rejoice — Kill la Kill If will be here in just a few short weeks. To make that wait even easier, Arc System Works has announced that a demo of the Nintendo Switch version of the game will be available…
From the leaks, to the trailer, to the backlash, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been all over the news this year. Sonic’s original controversial look received so much backlash, the movie got delayed to Valentine’s Day 2020 so the filmmakers could redesign him. Now, speaking to Variety prior…
PlatinumGames’ Astral Chain release is still over a month away, but it’s got a chain-tight grip on my attention whenever it comes up. The stylish action of its developer is legendary, and every bit of footage and information has lived up to my expectations so far. That extends to its…
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Open-worlds and farming simulation aren’t a typical combination in the world of video games, but the upcoming Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands is looking to be break new ground. After a shipwreck strands you on a mysterious isle, you have to explore, build, and grow crops to help…
Taito’s remake of the classic SNES side scrolling beat ’em up The Ninja Warriors is finally emerging from the shadows with a worldwide release date of July 25th. Titled The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors in the west, and The Ninja Warriors: Once Again in Japan, it features updated…
Western fans of the Earthbound/Mother franchise have had a rough couple of decades, from the original NES game that was translated and never saw an official release until just a few years ago, to the cancelled Nintendo 64 project, and the unlocalized Mother 3… Well, maybe one day we’ll get…
After the rerun of the New Year’s Fortune from Afar event ends tonight, Dragalia Lost will be welcoming a brand new Facility event as well as the opportunity to summon a familiar face. The Flames of Reflection, Dragalia’s first flame-focused Facility Event, will focus on the game’s blacksmith, Ramona, and…
Now that we’ve seen the new designs Nintendo will be releasing for the Switch Lite, everyone here at Nintendo Wire can’t help but keep dreaming. Just think of all the possibilities that are available for the newest mini machine — a rainbow of other colors (pink! blue! white! orange!…
