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…
Skyrim fans have been able to add a little flair to their Switch copy of the game since the start of this month, when Bethesda made available some downloadable alternative covers fans could print off themselves. If you’re unable to do that, though, there’s another method. GameStop stores across the…
Next year is set to be huge for Dragon Quest on Nintendo Switch. Not only is the next major installment XI on the way, but both Builders spin-offs are getting ported, too. Mixing RPG gameplay and progression with Minecraft-style block building, Dragon Quest Builders was received quite well when it…
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…
Hey, Shantae fans! Still waiting for your backer code for Shantae Half-Genie Hero: Friends to the End, or are you figuring out how to speedrun your way through the latest game update? If you need to take a break and put some of your thoughts towards something else Shantae related,…
With Ho-Oh exiting the Legendary Raid Battles in Pokémon GO, we need another Legendary or Mythical Pokémon to take over. Starting at 1 p.m. PT today and running until January 15th, 2018 at 1 p.m. PT, Groudon will be wreaking havoc! Watch out, Trainers! Groudon, the Ground-type Legendary Pokémon…
After seeing what My Nintendo Rewards has for Japan’s fans, this morning’s update for My Nintendo users in North America pales in comparison. Still, if you’re a die hard Pokémon fan, then some of these rewards offer a nice way to spend some points that might be expiring. To kick…
First 4 Figures has been releasing a steady stream of gaming statues over the past year, ranging from Crash Bandicoot, The Legend of Zelda’s Link and many more. Today, First 4 Figures and Yacht Club Games revealed that Shovel Knight would be the next character to receive the treatment with…
A followup to those Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild posters, My Nintendo has another “freebie” reward as well as more cell phone case discounts. For those who remember the good old days of Club Nintendo, these physical rewards will definitely tug on your heartstrings and give you the…
Guns and video games — a marriage seemingly as old as Father Time himself, feared by moms and demonized by politicians the world over. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, these controversial pickups remain one of the most diverse and useful tools in the game designer’s box, providing countless creative gameplay…
A new round of characters has been announced for a game I still can’t believe is coming to Nintendo Switch: Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle. These four characters all come from the titular Blazblue series, and luckily includes my favorite two characters from the game. Iron Tager – The series’ token…
It has now officially been one year since Mario hopped onto iOS devices and to mark the occasion Nintendo has started a few events. Naturally Super Mario Run is getting the most attention, with three events taking place up until December 29th. These include a 1.2x multiplier for bonus medals,…
The joy of the holidays is just starting to grow, With Christmas decor, and fresh fallen snow. Yet Fire Emblem Heroes planned a bit ahead, By revealing something festive just before I left for bed. So as you “Awaken” and open your eyes, Look upon this special, Yuletide surprise! There’s…
