With how popular Shantae has become over the years, it’s surprising to learn that one of the games in the series was actually cancelled over 20 years ago. Despite that, Wayforward didn’t give up and would revive the project many years later to create a long-lost interquel for the series….
While home consoles are a widespread and ubiquitous part of the greater video game industry now, it hasn’t always been that way. Video game consoles have their origins from arcade machines, and the transition they made to end up in people’s living rooms was thanks in large part to systems…
As part of today’s financial report for Nintendo, company president Shuntaro Furukawa noted that Nintendo will be considering a price adjustment to the Switch 2 depending on how the situation of President Trump’s tariffs evolves in the coming months. With nobody sure of what the impact will be when Trump’s…
Nothing about Eevee says Last Resort to me. This cutie’s been one of the most popular Pokemon for years, to the point of headlining a big title this fall. But when it comes to Normal power and showing what it’s got, there’s no better move for this little guy. …
Some enemies are dangerous because of their weapons, their speed, their strength. Maybe they follow you, or charge you headon. But this one? This one’s just dangerous by existing. 【きょうのアイテム】ボンバーＡボタンを押すとボンバーを掲げ、1.5秒後ぐらいで大爆発を起こします。爆発の中心から離れると威力が下がるため、近くで爆発に巻き込まれそうになった場合でも、あきらめずに距離を取るのをオススメします。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/2sdwYAH3Ts — 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) August 7, 2018 Meet Bomber, a familiar Kirby enemy known for strolling around on…
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!
