For kids of the ’80s and ’90s, there was no greater place to be a kid than Toys”R”Us. We all likely have fond memories of grabbing some action figures, getting a doll house, or fawning over the video game section and begging our parents to get us a Super Nintendo….
After putting some confusing language in its advertisements for GameCube classics on Switch 2, Nintendo has clarified that its upcoming wireless GameCube controller will, in fact, work with other games on the console. A few weeks back, when Nintendo held its Switch 2 Direct, the company announced that GameCube games…
The Nintendo Switch 2 is about to go up for pre-order across the US, and we’ve got everything you need to know before it goes live. When Do Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start? Pre-orders officially open April 24th, with some retailers starting as early as 12:00 a.m. ET….
We went hands-on with the Splatoon 2 Octoling amiibo 3-Pack in our live unboxing. Please note: This footage was originally recorded on the night of November 12th, 2018.
In case you wanted a way to look back on your time with the Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion, a new line of gacha goods might just be the inkcredible reminder you never knew you needed. Coming to Japan next month, real life replications of the Mem Cakes erasers are going…
With just over a month to go ’til Christmas, it truly is the season, and SNK is celebrating it in style. A special Christmas-themed version of its desktop NeoGeo Mini system is set to be released, and its not just a visual update – there are a few new games,…
I’ve already written about how much I love The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince’s aesthetic. Ink on parchment, a textured world, and the expressions on its two leads are enough to have the game on my radar. This time around though, the latest English trailer includes a look at…
If you had a PlayStation 2 during the 2000’s, you’ll likely remember the sheer variety of JRPGs on offer, from the quirky Okage: The Shadow King to Level-5’s space faring Rogue Galaxy. This latest announcement from Nippon Ichi Software definitely takes me back to those days, with cute bubbly graphics,…
The Detective Pikachu trailer is finally here! We analyzed the new trailer frame by frame to find all of the Pokémon and references. Support Nintendo Wire on Patreon. Watch the original trailer on Warner Bros. YouTube channel.
Last Smash Direct, Sakurai lead the debut of Assist Trophies with a surprising addition from one of Nintendo’s more frightening and supernatural corners. Yuri Kozukata, the lead of the Wii U’s Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, is ready to grab a few photos to remember her time in Smash….
It’s finally here! The first Detective Pikachu trailer is upon us. Check it out below!
Nintendo just can’t win when it comes to keeping free-to-play games bound for Switch a secret. Just like Paladins and Fortnite, dataminers have found evidence of the free-to-play MOBA game Smite getting a Switch release. According to smitedatamining, the latest patch for Smite has reference to a “Switch Founder’s Pack”,…
Now that Isabelle’s Party-Prep Project has ended, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is moving on to the next event! As promised, a gyroidite hunt is now open for you to participate in. To join in on the celebration, simply gather the adorable first anniversary gyroidite nuggets that are scattered around your…
The latest trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fits with almost everything! Check out our mashup of Smash and Mortal Kombat:
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