As the weather continues to warm up as spring arrives in full, there are plenty of people looking to enjoy their time in the sun. For the Pokémon fans out there, there’s no better way to do so than by enjoying the Alola region’s tropical weather and colorful scenery. If…
It feels like eons since a Madden game has last graced a Nintendo console, but EA is finally going to change that this year. Recently announced as part of the slate of titles heading to the Switch 2 this year, Madden 26 will be available on Nintendo’s latest console alongside…
With Switch 2 pre-orders finally live for the US and Canada, you now have the chance to fork over money to Nintendo for the chance to play the next generation of Switch hardware. Fun! If you want to utilize the full feature set of the Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need…
I’ve been having a lot of fun with Sonic Mania Plus since its release, giving me an excuse to run through one of my favorite games from last year all over again. That blue hedgehog’s been on a roll when it comes to the old school throwbacks, and to keep…
If you’re ready to yell at your friends for standing in the way of picking up some produce, it’s time to grab Overcooked 2. This kitchen calamity that’s all about time and body management is some gourmet fun gone absurd, and if it’s just as fun as the first installment…
Almost everyone likes chocolate — and if you don’t, then leave. Go on. I’ll wait. Splatoon 2 knows what’s up, setting the stage for a sweet new sweet debate. Unlike the classic cake and ice cream scuffle of 2017 (where cake was robbed and all your precious ice cream has…
The only thing more Legendary than the Zelda series itself is just how much it invites discussion, debate, and borderline academic research. It took years and years before we had any kind of official breakdown of how the series progresses from game to game, with only hints and direct sequels…
Are you a fan of 3DS JRPGs and/or hefty displays of art you can flaunt at high-society parties? Well, you’re in luck, because Dark Horse Books is publishing The Art of Bravely Default in the West, according to an Amazon listing. The book contains 256 pages of concept art and…
Ever since its full E3 2018 reveal, Nintendo has been supplying daily updates to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate website. Fighter spotlights, Assist Trophies, Pokémon, new music, and more are all being shown off to get you ready for the biggest crossover around! Let’s have a look at what Nintendo…
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…
This is the third part of our Octopath Traveler review. Read the previous two parts for contextualization and thoughts on other parts of the game: Octopath Traveler review-in-progress, Part 1: A breath of fresh, nostalgic air Octopath Traveler review, Part 2: The path is yours When it comes to long…
Continuing their slow rise in nods towards the competitive Smash community, it was announced at EVO 2018 on Sunday, right before Melee Grand Finals, that we’d be receiving an entire Nintendo Direct for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this Wednesday. While a more meager display than the other game devs at…
Jason and Lauren return to unbox the gorgeous Animal Crossing New 2DS XL in the latest Nintendo Wire video. You can import your own Japanese Animal Crossing New 2DS XL at Play-Asia. Save $3 when using the code NINWIRE at checkout!
After a grand finals full of shared energy, powering up, and hype moments Bandai Namco had one last reveal for Evo 2018. We’d already known of and even seen Base Goku and Vegeta in trailers of their own, but a special trailer showed a recreation of some of Dragon Ball…
On Saturday Atlus finally showed off Persona Q2, a full year after first announcing the project. Subtitled New Cinema Labyrinth, the Etrian Odyssey-style dungeon explorer will bring together characters from Persona 3, 4, and 5, and even include the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable. Now, we have a full…
