There are more rumors surrounding the Switch 2 than any other console I can remember in recent memory. People are dying to know what Nintendo has planned for the successor to its most successful gaming device ever. In the first few weeks of 2025, we’ve heard so many claims about…
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…
Donkey Kong will be making his official debut on Switch when Tropical Freeze comes to Nintendo’s newest console May 3rd in Japan, and then on the 4th in Europe and the US. While you might already be looking forward to the release, it appears as though there may be even…
During February’s D23 Japan Expo there was the sneaky confirmation of something rather unusual in Kingdom Hearts 3 – minigames inspired by retro LCD game systems, namely the Game & Watch, seemingly part of a call-back to what could be seen as Mickey Mouse’s first video game appearance. For an…
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 red clad kicks of our super Sonic Mania challenge comes yet another enchanting run that’ll give neither calm…
During Sega Fes 2018, it was announced that several classic Sega games would be heading to the Nintendo Switch as part of a “Sega Ages” collection, with over 15 games on the way. So far we know of Sonic the Hedgehog, Phantasy Star and Thunder Force IV, but two more…
If you’ve been intrigued by Valkyria Chronicles 4 which is heading to Switch later this year but have yet to experience the franchise, you may be in luck. As part of Sega Fes, the company announced it will be porting the game that started it all to the Nintendo Switch…
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…
During Sega Fes 2018 a Mega Drive Mini console, similar to the NES Classic in practice, was announced for release. No word on pricing or release timing beyond 2018, but stay tuned for further developments.
UPDATE: It’s since been confirmed (via Gematsu) that the Sega Ages games will be ported by M2, the team behind the well-regarded Sega 3D Classics on 3DS. We should learn more about Thunder Force IV shortly, as it will be the focus of a Sega Fes panel. Sega has…
On April 27th, you’ll be able to complete Thora’s quest to Valhalla on Nintendo Switch. That’s right, the Kickstarter game that appeared on the Wii U is taking the same Switch route that the indie community has taken. Priced at $14.99, Jotun: Valhalla Edition will only be available digitally. When…
Inkopolis Square is still the busy hub of activity in Splatoon 2 and it’s definitely preparing for the next big update to the game, right along with the Octo Expansion. While North America and the UK will have to wait until next month for another Splatfest, that doesn’t mean there’s…
We’re back at courtside with the next pair of character styles for Mario Tennis Aces. Last time we learned about All-Around and Technical types, aka the likes of Mario and Peach. It’s time for a different batch of Mushroom Kingdom mainstays to grab their racquets and show us what they…
Ever since Billy Mitchell’s records for Donkey Kong were questioned and then subsequently removed, fans have wondered about Steve Wiebe’s thoughts on the saga. The protagonist in “King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters” — who has been referred to as the “David to Billy Mitchell’s Goliath” — has finally commented…
