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…
Spring may be here, but some minds are already occupied with next winter. When it comes to Nintendo ornaments, Hallmark doesn’t play around, as it looks like a trio of classics are getting the tree-trimming treatment in part of the company’s Keepsake collection. Thanks to a tip from @M_Hrycyk, we’ve…
It seems that as long as people keep searching, Nintendo’s going to keep sharing these hints. The latest in a series of secret surprises slides into view to challenge us all to find its hiding spot. While this one is less clear about exactly where it could be, I’ve got…
Do you like Ōkami? Trick question — everybody loves Ōkami, including developer PlatinumGames (made up of former Clover Studio devs, which made the mythological classic). And they’ve brought back that title’s traditional Japanese ink and music aesthetic, paired it with the iconic Platinum fluidity of combat, and partnered with DeNA…
Ever since its debut, I’ve had my eye on Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, a fairy tale inspired game with an illustrated style and a sharp-toothed lead. While gameplay hasn’t been displayed all too much, we’ve learned more and more about its story and world over time. Now we…
Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer for the upcoming Switch title Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. The short video gives you an in-depth look at the coolest Kong there is, Funky Kong! Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze launches in North America on May 4th. You can pre-order…
Looking at new patents is a way to occasionally get a glimpse of what a company has in store for future endeavors, and just this week the Big N filed a new patent related to touch screen technology. The patent states the following: “This game system is provided with…
Square Enix soundtracks have potentially received even more consistent praise than the games themselves. Often able to capture moods and carry characters, it’s no surprise that for Octopath Traveler my expectations are high at this point. Thankfully, Square Enix is apparently aware of that reputation, and has made it known…
TowerFall’s creator, Matt Thorson of Matt Makes Games, is no stranger to the Switch. His other other title, adventurer-platformer Celeste, was a huge success on Nintendo’s newest system earlier this year, receiving high praises from fans and game outlets alike — including Matthew Weidner right here at Nintendo Wire. The…
Sonic Mania’s new update went live early on PlayStation 4 (that was quickly pulled, making it unavailable now), and there are a few changes that have been pointed out. Nothing major was shown, but if you want to stay completely in the dark, don’t read on! New transitions A user…
With the third issue of the month releasing, we’re more than half way into the bombastic beginnings of IDW’s fresh run of Sonic the Hedgehog comics. In the previous installment Sonic helped clear out a village of robots with the help of Amy Rose, setting up a pretty solid relationship….
Considering how popular and rockin’ the music of the Mega Man franchise can be, this latest announcement for the 30th anniversary of the blue bomber shouldn’t come as a surprise. On July 8th at the Nakano ZERO Dai Hall in Tokyo a band will perform hits from the classic games,…
The 2008 PSP dungeon crawling JRPG Class of Heroes is getting an Anniversary Edition re-release on the Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced via Famitsu. Siliconera reports that the new version will include a mode that let’s you view a gallery and listen to background music. Class of Heroes was brought…
