Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
It’s easy to forget now, decades after the transition, but the jump from 2D to 3D had profound and franchise-changing effects on many of the medium’s most prominent franchises. Some, like Mario and Zelda, masterfully translated their core conventions into a new format; some, like Sonic, struggled to find a…
Instinctively, anytime we hear of a video game being adapted into a movie the first thing to do is to write it off completely. Unfortunately, there’s a pretty negative track record to support this. There’s no stopping Hollywood though, as a movie adaptation of Rampage is on the way. The…
Today’s the day! Return to the Alola region in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, and face some of the most powerful Legendary Pokémon revealed to date! To celebrate the occasion, The Pokémon Company has released a launch trailer showing off the games in action. Check it out: …
Those who are fans of both Bethesda and Nintendo, you’ll want to pull up a chair for this piece of news. The Elder Scrolls Twitter account just announced a giveaway that provides winners the option to choose one of two prizes: either a custom Skyrim Nintendo Switch or PS4 Pro….
Originally planned to be out this year, Legendary Entertainment’s film based on the Great Detective Pikachu game is still in pre-production and is now sharing news of its first actor casted for the live-action movie. Justice Smith, an up-and-coming actor who will be on movie screens next year in Jurassic…
Thanks to the time change in applicable areas of North America, this week’s Splatoon 2 new weapon is coming out a tad earlier. Starting at 6 p.m. PT today, Sheldon will now add another roller to the game’s arsenal. Behold the Foil Flingza Roller. With its sub weapon (Suction Bomb)…
The line-up for Arc System Works’ fascinating fighting game mash-up BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle keeps on growing. Hot on the heels of Chie Satonaka, Noel Vermillion and Walstein, we’ve got another batch of three brawlers heading to the arena. First up is Gordeau from Under Night In-Birth, complete…
For you fearsome warriors of lords, knights, and more, a small update for Fire Emblem Warriors has landed to hold you over as you wait for next month’s DLC to become available. As we reported earlier this month, there’s a new History Mode map as well as new costumes for…
For a while now The Pokémon Company has been shining the spotlight on individual Pokémon species in weird and wonderful ways, typically starting things off with a unique song. Mimikyu got a little ditty just ahead of Sun & Moon’s launch last year, while the catchy ode to Magikarp took…
While we aren’t into December just yet, Time has gone ahead and published its list of 2017’s 25 Best Inventions. The topics are broad: cars, medical, athletic gear, space technology and more. Of course, this is Nintendo Wire and we’re reporting on the subject, so something Nintendo related must have…
Ramping up for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s release later this month, Nintendo has unleashed a minigame of sorts to get Animal Crossing fans excited for the debut of the mobile app. Browsing to the official site for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, you can take a quiz to help you figure…
Version 4.0.0 of ARMS brought a slew of new items to the game. You can meet the spiritual fighter, Misango, the 13th character in the game’s roster, in our video below. In it, we give a tour of Misango using new ARMS that are available while playing in the newly…
