Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is shaping up to be one of the most visually impressive kart racers yet, set to launch this September on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. While there’s still some time before release, SEGA is kicking off the 4th of July celebrations with a brand-new animated…
We’re just a few weeks away from the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza, and in typical Nintendo fashion, the company has released an extended look at the game via a new 8-minute overview trailer. The trailer highlights the game’s characters, gameplay, and key features! Check it out below! Donkey…
Despite the success Nintendo has been having with the Switch 2, there are a ton of avenues where it seems to be backsliding into corporate overreach this generation. One such is a line in its EULA that gives Nintendo the freedom to brick your Switch 2 console if the company…
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…
Earlier this month NIS America confirmed that every copy of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana for Nintendo Switch would include a huge batch of DLC for free. Now, an extra bit of content on top of that has been added. As announced via NISA’s Twitter feed, you’ll be able to…
The Breath of the Wild Master Works has been out in Japan for some time now and included in its pages are a fascinating look at many of the creatures, characters, and locations in the game. Thanks to the good folks on Reddit and at Gaming Reinvented, we get a…
