One of the most exciting aspects of Mario Kart World upon reveal was the wide array of more obscure playable characters included in the game. Known as NPC characters, this group largely consists of basic enemies and other niche characters who are distinguished from the rest of the cast by…
As many players will have likely figured out by now, Mario Kart World does not feature a 200cc mode for its races. Although Mario Kart 8 added 200cc, not even at launch but through an update to the Wii U version, its absence in a new Mario Kart is peculiar….
With the massive jump in power the Nintendo Switch 2 brings compared to the original Switch, the possibilities for third-party games on the console feel broader than ever. Back in April when we got our first good look at the system and what it could run, there were a myriad…
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 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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nintendo’s switch from Club Nintendo to My Nintendo has left fans wanting physical goodies to return. Japan’s branch of the fan program is swimming in stationery, posters, key chains, bags, and more; but Europe and North America’s section is almost non-existent. Sure, we see free items (usually pins) handed out…
In the closing moments of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship this year, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser announced an Online Open for the game, offering players in North America the chance to show their moves and claim a spot at Evo 2019. Hope you’ve been practicing, because…
The Switch may be known for its runaway successes for Nintendo, but it’s good to know that the little guys have their victories as well. Case in point — Skipmore and Kan Kikuchi’s 2017 top-down action game Kamiko has officially broken 250,000 units, as announced by Flyhigh Works’ Twitter (along…
Lovable otter Pascal has returned to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp today and he needs your help for the brand new garden event — Crunchy Munchies! Simply grow the event flowers (plumerias), watch them grow, and gather the rare hermit crabs that appear. And then — gasp! — give them to…
