Nintendo has confirmed the way system transfers will work when moving from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2: A copy of data, like saves, will remain on the source system — with the exception of Animal Crossing: New Horizons data. The company shared the information with Polygon during an interview…
Nintendo was likely hoping that its Switch 2 Direct would steer discussion towards excitement for the next generation of Nintendo hardware, but the sad reality of the economic situation in the United States has thrown a lot of that into a blender. With President Trump’s global tariffs destabilizing the global…
One of the major turning points in the history of console gaming was the advent of built-in digital game stores. These built-in shopping services soon became beloved in their own right, with applications like the Wii Shop Channel living on in the minds of many thanks in part to its…
We previously shared a partnership between Pokémon and shirt designer/retailer Graniph, which graced us with some stylish threads starring a handful of the original 151. Now even more are stepping out of the tall grass and are ready for Trainers, fans, and fashionistas to catch ‘em all. Leading them all…
The Japanese mascot business is truly wonderful — not just because it bequeathed the manic violence of Chiitan upon the human race, but because it allows for some truly nutty promotions and publicity stunts. Case in point — Geodude, the Pokémon known for funky proportions and popping up way too…
Each year to celebrate Mother’s Day, The Yetee hosts “Mother Day,” their own sale where they knock off the possessive S and pitch in with a host of EarthBound and Mother themed products. They’re continuing the trend this year, not only offering some other maternal themed items like a Baby…
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…
CoroCoro has revealed more information about the upcoming film Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution. New details about Armored Mewtwo confirm that the armor’s purpose is to suppress Mewtwo’s power, and that the armor’s appearance is exclusive to the movie. This info has squashed any hope that we might get to see…
With Dragalia Lost’s Fire Emblem crossover now over, it’s time for a new Summon Showcase. This new Showcase, Beauty in Motion, features Dragalia’s first alternate version of an existing character not to be exclusive to their initial summoning event with the brand-new Beautician Zardin. Having given up his traditional sword…
As E3 quickly grows closer, we’ve all been anticipating what’s to come during the presentation in June. Nintendo isn’t exactly waiting until then to share some news though! The company’s just announced that a Super Mario Maker 2 Direct will take place tomorrow. Considering the game will be releasing just…
Throughout the 2010’s there have been many rumors regarding a new live-action Mortal Kombat movie, but none of them came to fruition. A recent announcement by the Premier of South Australia and New Line Cinema, however, has confirmed that it’s finally happening. Premier announces action film “Mortal Kombat” will…
Trine has been an indie staple since the first game launched back in 2009, and with Trine 4 confirmed back in March for a Fall 2019 release, it’s a great time to reflect on the series. This latest video from the devs at Frozenbyte is just that. If you’re a…
It was a busy weekend in Ryme City, where people and Pokémon worked together to make something no one thought possible — a video game movie that critics could get behind. Rotten Tomatoes has the movie at a 63% critical rating, which marks it as ‘fresh’ by the site’s standards….
The joy of playing a game for the first time after waiting months (or even years) for its release can be quite a thrill. With each disc, cartridge, or download, the journey is different — and so are the feelings. Yet, after beating a game and completing it, what’s next?…
Why did the first live-action Pokémon movie adapt the Detective Pikachu storyline rather than something like Red and Blue? In an interview on the Blank Check Podcast, Detective Pikachu writers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit dive into the answer. Basically, the writers wanted to target a story that gave them…
