February 24th, 2018

Next Japanese Splatfest gets proverbial with Flowers versus Dumplings
Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: News, Switch

There’s just some Splatfests that don’t translate well, but even with that in mind the theme for this next Japanese one is universal. Asking if you prefer flowers or dango, a type of dumpling, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s just a simple spring time question. フェスの開催が告げられた。お題は「どっちを選ぶ？ 花 vs 団子」。期間は3月3日（土）15:00～3月4日（日）15:00。「花より団子」は、風流よりも実益を重んじるという意味の諺だ。美しい花を愛でるか、ごちそうに舌鼓を打つか。あなたが重視するのはどっち？…

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February 23rd, 2018

Nintendo Wiretap (2/23/18)
Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Merchandise, News, 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…

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February 23rd, 2018

Review: Bayonetta 2 on Nintendo Switch
Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: Reviews, Switch

Bayonetta 2 is a game that deserved a second chance. While its release on the Wii U back in 2014 was one of my absolute favorite titles on the platform and was met with rave reviews across dozens of publications, the console’s low adoption rate caused it to be a…

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February 23rd, 2018

Nintendo adds user review function for Switch games
Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: News, Switch

Since the Nintendo Switch launched, its eShop was missing a feature from its Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS siblings. Titles could be reviewed on a five-star system and gauged if they’re for everyone, casual players, or those who prefer intense gameplay. If you’re visiting a Switch game’s information page…

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February 23rd, 2018

A Normal Lost Phone hits Switch on March 1st
Author: Amelia Fruzzetti
Categories: News, Switch

Creative, mobile-based title A Normal Lost Phone is hitting the Nintendo Switch on March 1st. The game is a story focused experience that takes place within the framing device of the game being a lost phone found by the player — a concept that, while inventive for a mobile interface,…

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