It’s pretty safe to say that the world is in a crappy place as of late. There are troubles anywhere you can throw a dart on a map, and things are seemingly going to get worse before they get better. Still, there are always hobbies and interests to fall back…
The announcement of Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut coming to Switch 2 was an exciting one for fans of the series. Not only was the classic installment of the franchise getting a new lease of life on a portable system, but it would also contain some extra cutscenes and a multiplayer…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
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!…
As the video game industry is relatively young, there are thankfully few true, deep losses with respect to figures. But four years ago a prolific programmer, president, and gamer passed — and while the remnants of his vision continue on for now, the absence of Satoru Iwata can still be…
