Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
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…
Third verse, same as the second and first. Fire Emblem Heroes has started rolling out its third year’s worth of seasonal units, and true to the first two times Easter rolled around, another hutch of bunny-themed units has hopped onto the upcoming Regal Rabbits banner. The selection this time around…
If you’re looking for a fun, Pokémon-related weekend project, you might want to check out this video we found by Lego YouTuber hachiroku24. Not entirely unlike the Mega Construx figures you might see around GameStop and other retailers with Pokémon merchandise, this brilliant Lego creator has recently dove into creating…
This weekend’s Splatfest between Wizards and Knights has come to a close, and it looks like it takes more than chivalry and chainmail to win. Of course, against the mystic arts what hope was there? Hear ye hear ye! Ye olde #Splatoon2 #Splatfest results have arrived! With a 2-1…
It has been a standing accusation for almost three years that Yoshi — the once-beloved dino, steed, babysitter, and glutton — has committed tax fraud. While technically never tried in a court, whether in the US, the Mushroom Kingdom, or elsewhere, the allegations have nonetheless stuck, tarnishing his image in…
During today’s SXSW Sonic panel, plenty of focus was given to upcoming kart racer Team Sonic Racing. Those excited for the game itself, riding the wave of new music, or just wanting to see these characters again all have something to be excited for. First was the debut of TSR’s…
Today’s “Gotta Go Fast” panel at SXSW was mostly focused on Team Sonic Racing, but there were a few outliers, and oddly two of the most significant are based around the classic Sonic 3 & Knuckles. First up we have a brand new remix of Knuckles’ old theme from Tee…
It’s almost time to see what’s next for Sega’s blue blur, as the Sonic series is getting yet another dedicated SXSW very soon, starting at 1 p.m. CET! Last year’s panel included the announcement of Team Sonic Racing, Sonic Mania Plus, and the Sonic Mania Adventures shorts, so here’s hoping…
With one swing of their mighty shovel, Yacht Club Games became a developer to watch. And then they swung that shovel again and again and again, refining their first game and expanding upon it while never losing their edge of classic inspiration. Now though, with Shovel Knight’s last promised expansion…
One year ago the Switch gained its first Kirby game, one that’s grown over time to become a worthwhile celebration of Nintendo’s spherical superstar. Plenty of Dream Friends have joined in, but for Kirby Star Allies’ first birthday it’s time to spotlight three Helpers who’ve been with the series since…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “Super Paper Mario is really good actually” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Oh boy, we’re already on our second installment, and I’ve run dry of…
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…
The Wii U isn’t dead — it’s just very tired. Okay, the console has been in the grave for pretty much two years now, but it’s having one creaky, skeletal finger poking out of its coffin, because Limited Run Games is releasing Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition, the physical version of…
