Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
UPDATE: Blizzard has revealed to Polygon that the tweet was simply meant to be a “fun community engagement piece” rather than a tease for Switch. The wait continues! While Blizzard has briefly talked about porting its games to Switch before without confirming anything, it’s looking like an announcement may be…
Even the most die-hard Sonic fans may have a blind-spot when it comes to the blue blur’s Game Gear adventures. While technically impressive in their own right, the constraints in terms of resolution and speed mean they play very differently compared to their 16-bit counterparts. Sonic Triple Trouble was one…
Back in March 2015, the late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed a new “dedicated game platform” during a Q&A presentation for investors, code-named NX. Back then it was just a way to show them, and fans, that Nintendo wouldn’t be leaving the traditional gaming space any time soon, but little…
Happy March, squid kids! With the month kicking off on a Thursday, we’re treated to some new Splatoon 2 goodies today (instead of Friday.) Let’s see what’s coming to an Inkopolis Square near you. WEAPON: DARK TETRA DUALIES The Dark Tetra Dualies intrigued us with its teaser last month. Promising…
Those of you located in the UK can now pre-order Kirby Star Allies for Switch at the official Nintendo UK site store. Order it now for £49.99 and you’ll also receive this spiffy boxed pin and badge set that includes four pieces as a bonus. The badges/pins feature none other…
Watch as we play through a portion of the Kirby Star Allies Demo that just became available on the Nintendo Switch today.
The Kirby Star Allies Demo is live in the UK. Check out the first stage’s gameplay!
Like your first kiss, we Nintendo fans will always remember the air of anticipation surrounding the Nintendo Switch launch. While a lot of the hype can be attributed to getting lost in adventure with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s expansive world, the prospect of being able to…
It looks like that bizarre Google ad was hinting at something after all, as a demo for Kirby Star Allies has launched in Europe earlier today. Judging from the trailer released by Nintendo UK, the demo gives players an idea of everything on offer in the full version, from the…
Wall Street Journal reporter and Nintendo connoisseur Takashi Mochizuki is at it again, giving us an inside look at Nintendo’s plans for the Switch moving forward. His latest article focuses on the Switch as it enters its second year in just a few days, which is set to have achieved…
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…
I never realized how badly I needed Canadian themed Pokémon until today. Canadian artist Darren Calvert created some concepts that are, simply put, just great. I’d have to say my favorite ones are Aboot and Moople since I love a good pun — and Moople is just adorable. Dubbledubble…
