As the weather continues to warm up as spring arrives in full, there are plenty of people looking to enjoy their time in the sun. For the Pokémon fans out there, there’s no better way to do so than by enjoying the Alola region’s tropical weather and colorful scenery. If…
It feels like eons since a Madden game has last graced a Nintendo console, but EA is finally going to change that this year. Recently announced as part of the slate of titles heading to the Switch 2 this year, Madden 26 will be available on Nintendo’s latest console alongside…
With Switch 2 pre-orders finally live for the US and Canada, you now have the chance to fork over money to Nintendo for the chance to play the next generation of Switch hardware. Fun! If you want to utilize the full feature set of the Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need…
For decades Japanese development team HAL Laboratory has been closely linked with Nintendo, thanks to it being the developer of the Kirby franchise for many years and the original team behind Super Smash Bros. That said, it isn’t a Nintendo subsidiary, which is why the studio’s latest move into mobile…
Final Fantasy is a franchise with a history strongly tied to Nintendo, but the Japanese giant’s focus on cartridges as they entered the 3D era caused an infamous divide between companies. Ever since, we haven’t seen a single mainline game in the series hit a Nintendo home console. That may…
At Gamescom, Nintendo released a new game trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors mostly focusing on the characters from Fire Emblem Fates. Corrin, Xander and Ryoma were already confirmed for the roster and now more of Corrin’s siblings are entering the foray – specifically Leo, Takumi, Hinoka and Camilla. If you…
Just a few hours ago Nintendo of Japan showcased the Super Famicom Classic Edition’s feature set and game selection in a new video. Now, coinciding with the start of Nintendo’s Gamescom presence, Nintendo’s European and American branches have released their own takes. First up is Nintendo of America’s, which goes…
Last month we predicted that a big content update would hit Splatoon 2 on August 23rd thanks to some construction signs that are posted around in the game’s tutorial. Combined with a datamine of extremely fresh ink and that Gamescom would be occuring around this time, it seemed like a…
During Gamescom Nintendo has finally announced the next DLC fighter for ARMS – Lola Pop. A candy-themed clown of a bruiser, her aesthetic makes a lot of sense in light of last week’s unveiling of a sweet themed stage. Check out the announcement trailer: It looks like her unique…
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…
Ever since its announcement, there hasn’t been a lot of buzz from official sources about the SNES Classic. Thankfully, Nintendo of Japan knows what the people want and has provided a comprehensive video on the fully featured mini console I always dreamed of. The video goes over the entire game…
During this year’s Nindies Showcase, one of the games that really got my attention was Stardew Valley. I’d heard plenty about the farm sim before we learned it was coming to a Nintendo platform, but with it being the debut system for the game’s multiplayer, it makes sense that there’d…
Have you ever wanted to just lose yourself in the mystery of a forest, guided by ambient sounds that drift in and out of earshot? Fe, the original platformer from Zoink Games and EA, seeks to capture this feel, mystery and unease that comes from an environment where everything is…
Fire Emblem Warriors is the 2017 Switch title I’m looking forward to most this side of Super Mario Galaxy. The fast, hack and slash gameplay mixed with the world and characters of Fire Emblem has been on my mind a lot, and a good portion of that has had to…
A new unboxing video from MyGamingBoulevard has surfaced for the Mario + Rabbids figures. It takes a look at four Rabbids statues decked out in Mario gear: Rabbid Yoshi, Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Luigi. Yoshi is by far the biggest of the bunch, standing tall above the other…
