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…
Mega Man 11 is just a couple weeks away, and it looks like Dr. Wily’s latest batch of bots have decided to show up a little early. Coming out of Tokyo Game Show, Capcom has a new Japanese trailer that showcases all eight of them, including the final two who’ve…
When Shovel Knight released in 2014, it was an immediate critical and commercial success, setting off a wave of praise (and cameos) for years to come. The horned-helmeted hero has grown into such a modern indie icon that he’s become the first indie character to become an Assist Trophy in…
Splatoon 2’s list of songs and bands just keeps growing with every update, and joining that lineup is the first post-Squid-Octo era artist. Called SashiMori (at least in Japan), this three piece band recruited a genius Octoling DJ to help define their sound. This ten year-old wunderkind is taking them…
Teddy bear and all around plush manufacturer Build-A-Bear has done it again: it’s making dreams come true in plush form. This time, Alolan Vulpix has been transformed into a cuddly and truly exquisite plush as part of the company’s ever growing series of Pokémon characters. The good folks at Build-A-Bear…
Calling all N64 fanboys and girls (and I know there are a lot of you): get yourselves ready. The Nintendo 64 Classic Edition might just finally be on its way. Before we get ahead of ourselves, let me make it clear that this is speculation, and nothing has been…
Dragon Ball FighterZ is almost here for Switch owners, but on other platforms the anticipation’s all about who’ll be added to the game as DLC at every turn. During Evo 2018, Frieza’s brother Cooler debuted as a fighter and now we finally know who’ll be paired with him in the…
After months of waiting and a brief delay, the first batch of Sega Ages titles has finally hit the Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the side scrolling shoot ’em up Thunder/Lightening Force IV and the original Sonic the Hedgehog. These are intended to be perfect emulations of the…
Early next year, Nintendo Switch owners will be able to dive into the world of Tales of Vesperia, after years of Xbox 360 exclusivity in the west. The re-release includes all of the content from the previously Japan-exclusive PS3 version, like the new party member Patty Fleur. If you’ve been…
After being announced the other night, the latest ARMS update has arrived with some new features, new balance tweaks, and some new art. The focus seems to be on the game now being compatible with the Switch Mobile App for voice chat. It’s not just with Friends either, as it…
Tokyo Game Show 2018 is finally underway in Japan, and Square Enix has brought new trailers for three Final Fantasy games that were just confirmed for Nintendo Switch in last week’s Direct. Handily, the publisher has also released English versions, so let’s give them a look. First up we’ve got…
Book II of Fire Emblem Heroes concluded this past week, with a climax that left players with a resounding shrug. But some of the fiery villains that the story had to offer drew their own fanbases, and now those generals of Múspell are the next batch of banner units coming…
Remember when you desperately asked your friend for 15 bucks to buy the rare Marth amiibo? Oops, that was me. Remember when you got in line at 6:30 a.m. to get the Pac-Man amiibo? Oh wait…. Also me. How about that time when you had one of your best friends…
