We kicked 2025 off with some sad news for fans of one of Nintendo’s biggest nostalgic properties. According to a ResetEra post by Kinda Funny Games present Imran Khan, the developers over at Next Level Games had reportedly put the Punch-Out series on ice. While the true reason seems to…
2024 has come and gone and with it, a slew of incredible games. Everything from RPGs, platformers and shooters to fighting, puzzle and simulation games, there was something for everyone. However, before we talk about the good, we do have to acknowledge the unfortunate, which are the continuing layoffs in…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
During a PAX East panel back in April, SNK announced that a 40th Anniversary Collection of classic games would be heading to Switch this fall. Now, we have release dates and a brand new, very retro trailer showcasing the titles included. Check it out: The Limited Edition release,…
When it comes to rhythm games, Taiko no Tatsujin is in a class of its own. The sight of it’s massive drums in arcades is all too tempting when I manage to find them, and as simple as the gameplay is it’s definitely addicting. It’ll be coming to Switch in…
When it comes to multiplayer on the Gamecube, two kings stand atop a mountain of Mario Parties and dunk on Double Dash. Few games have taken over my life quite like Super Smash Bros. Melee did, and the City Trial mode of Kirby Air Ride was a revelation. Now, fifteen…
In a month, players and fans from around the world will come together for Evo 2018, the world’s largest fighting game tournament. Hosting eight games and thousands of players across its weekend, the final results for registration leaderboards are up. Evo 2018 Final Leaderboard Update July#1 DragonBall FighterZ#2 Street…
Things have been a little quiet on the Mega Man 11 front, but time has finally come for some news: Capcom has let a new boss burst onto the scene. Blast Man is the newest Robot Master that Mega Man will have to take on, continuing the proud tradition of…
Amazon has changed its terms and conditions when it applies to video game pre-orders, making it so that re-releases and remakes, as well as product bundles, are not eligible for the 20% discount. This presents a problem to gamers with Amazon Prime, since the pre-order discount is one of the…
Namco’s doubling up on its eShop offers and is bringing together two Switch releases under one new name. Namco Museum and Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus both came to the eShop last year, offering something old and something new to those who miss the days of arcade cabs and desperately…
Astro Gaming has provided us with some details about its gorgeous Breath of the Wild headset. The product was designed specifically for the Switch, and interestingly enough, it serves as the company’s first collaboration with Nintendo. The headset comes with a Switch chat cable that can plug into your console…
Lately, we’ve been getting bits of footage for the two new Dream Friends, Daroach and Dark Meta Knight, coming this summer to Kirby Star Allies via a free update. There’s been no word about when we can expect them to be available, but now at least we know it’s not…
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…
In just a few weeks the 3DS will be getting Wario’s biggest micro game collection yet, with WarioWare Gold bringing together bite-sized fun from the garlic-loving ruffian’s back catalogue. If you’re curious about the game’s set-up, Nintendo of Japan has released the full opening video, complete with a new Japanese…
With how often I still play Splatoon 2 I hadn’t realized it’s already been out for almost a year now. The ink-splashed sequel has been a Switch mainstay since July 21st last year, with all the new maps, weapons, modes, and more letting the undersea good times roll. After the…
