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…
2025 has been full of nonstop rumors and leaks for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor, and this week has been no different. According to NateDrake, Microsoft is getting ready to upgrade existing Xbox titles and port over a slew of new games! Grounded, Pentiment, and the two Ori games are already…
Now, before we get started, keep in mind this is NOT an official announcement from Nintendo and should be treated as a rumor for the time being. With that said, strap in, folks! According to industry insider Nate Drake, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be formally announced by…
Considering the popularity of the Legend of Zelda it’s no real surprise that the franchise is continuing, but if you were for some reason unsure about it then a new job listing from Nintendo has you covered. According to the official website, translated by BlackKite on Twitter, whoever gets the…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the bullet blasted boots of our hellish Enter the Gungeon challenge comes yet another spicy run that’ll leave…
Back in 2016, First4Figures teased two new additions to The Legend of Zelda line. The first was the Majora’s Mask Life-Size Replica which debuted last year. With 2017 behind us, it’s only fitting that the second tease, True Form Midna’s ¼ scale statue, can grace our shelves now. A teaser…
If you’re in the mood for some short action RPG adventures then you’re in luck, as Flyhigh Works’ Fairune series collection will be hitting the Switch on May 17th, with digital pre-orders opening on the 10th. The Switch and PC bundle brings together a few of the little 3DS adventures…
While it’s the biggest fighting game tournament in America (if not the world), EVO doesn’t always have room on the main stage for every fisticuff-based brawler out there, especially as new games come out each year. Pokkén Tournament, after being featured in 2016 and narrowly missing a shot in 2017,…
Earlier this week, the Stardew Valley multiplayer beta began, allowing intrepid farmers to gather together and live life to the fullest. While this is exclusive to PC, the new features are still planned to come to Switch once they’re ready and they’ve provided a full breakdown of the new multiplayer…
It’s been a while since we’ve checked in on the Street Fighter: Miniatures Game Kickstarter. Headed by AngryJoe and Jasco games with support from Capcom, it KO’d its base goal of $400,000 and in its final hours it’s nearly quintupled that amount. In doing so it’s gained the rest of…
For the last 16 years, the first Saturday in May has been a celebration of comics. Whether it’s been a time-honored tradition of your geek pride or something that you have yet to participate in, this year’s Free Comic Book Day has some video game related comics in its lineup…
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…
While there are many wonderful things about indie games, generally what provides the bulk of their value — especially in comparison to AAA titles — are the uniqueness and creativity brought to the table. Whether it be in a pleasant art style, quirky characters, or unorthodox mechanics, the lack of…
It’s been May for a couple days and that means we’re just a few weeks from the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection’s release. Encompassing a huge portion of the series on one Switch cart, it can be a lot to take in if you only know the basics or got…
