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…
Shantae 5, the upcoming next title in the Shantae franchise of platforming games, will feature a “brand-new opening animation” done by Japanese animation studio Studio Trigger. Shantae 5’s developer, WayForward, announced the collaboration on Twitter, where it also shared a “sneak peek” at some production artwork of both Shantae and…
If you’re a member of the Fire Emblem Faithful, then you’re no doubt excited for this month’s long awaited release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. You’re also probably staving that game off by playing Fire Emblem Heroes on your phone. Well, those two tightly-knit worlds are about to collide, as…
Last year the latest entry in the Layton series, Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy, was ported to the Nintendo Switch in Japan. We were left waiting on the announcement of a western release, but now it’s been confirmed. Solve puzzles at home or on the go as #LAYTONSMYSTERYJOURNEY: Katrielle…
The 2003 GBA title Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town is getting remade for the Nintendo Switch, developer and publisher Marvelous Entertainment has announced via the latest issue of Famitsu. As Gematsu reports, the new remake will include the female protagonist from the re-release “More Friends of Mineral Town” and…
The inktastic day has arrived. Splatoon 2’s very own Marina and Pearl have entered the building — in plush form! That’s right, the highly anticipated plush dolls are finally making their way to the homes of those who pre-ordered them online. And let me tell you — these two do…
Games Done Quick has been going strong for nine years. It has expanded into multiple events and streams that celebrate the speedrunning community, but more importantly it’s always been known for raising money for charities. 2019’s Summer Games Done Quick concluded this weekend, and thanks to multiple donation hype trains,…
While the 79th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders took place last week, today (July 1st, 2019) provides another piece of information. The voting results with respect to the Five Directors of Nintendo have been made public on Nintendo’s Japanese site, showing that in his first year of the position President…
As we flip our calendar page to July, it means that My Nintendo must have a brand new digital reward to redeem. The standard monthly calendar wallpaper isn’t the only new reward to be added to the site. Nintendo isn’t done giving out goodies for Super Mario Maker 2! Marvel…
Games can bring plenty of emotions and responses, but at the end of the day I’m in it for the fun. And at E3 this year, some of the most fun I had came courtesy of Mediatonic and Devolver Digital’s Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Sadly not announced for…
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!
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…
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,…
