One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
To say My Nintendo isn’t loved by fans is a bit of an understatement. While the lack of physical rewards is the main sticking point for most, even those of us who would be fine with digital rewards have been let down over and over again by discount coupons that…
The official Metroid: Samus Returns webpage has just launched in Japan, and with it we get a whole heap of new information about how amiibo will function within the title. On top of the pair of new Metroid amiibo that are launching alongside the title, the Super Smash Bros. Samus…
Team17, the team of the fast-paced cooking game Overcooked!, has just announced that Overcooked: Special Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop this Thursday for the low price of $19.99. If you aren’t familiar with the title, you can check out the launch trailer below, along with a list…
Please understand: Today’s edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return for the Wiretap on Monday. Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap: Weekend Edition! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo…
UPDATE: The demo has been delisted, suggesting it accidentally became available early. Those who grabbed it within the window should still be able to play it, however. We’ll be sure to inform you when it officially goes live! Perhaps this is what Ubisoft meant when it released a statement saying…
We go hands-on with the Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta amiibo that were just released this last Friday.
Our very own Matthew Weidner is lucky enough to visit Nintendo NY whenever he likes, and he made it his mission to head there this weekend to check out all of the Splatoon 2 merch exclusive to the store. By the time he arrived yesterday, the event was already nearing…
Hello, fellow Squids! Researchers from the Squid Research Lab are very busy this weekend examining the progress and habits of Inklings in this new unexplored area of Inkopolis. Yet, somehow, an inkredible individual managed to get some goodies online for the North American My Nintendo site. Splatoon If you find…
Yesterday Sega held a panel at San Diego Comic-Con delving into the imminent Sonic Mania. Here’s a run-down of what was unveiled, with specific info courtesy of The Sonic Stadium. First up we got some behind the scenes info. In early development the game was called Sonic Discovery, but it…
Practically all of Tetsuya Takahashi’s “Xeno” series has had memorable music, with contributions from the likes of Yoko Shimomura, Yasunori Mitsuda and Yuki Kajiura. While we already have an idea of who will be composing most of Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s music, we now know who’ll be providing the vocals for…
We all know that 3DS’s are great for gaming, but did you know that they can be used to create music, too? A musician by the name of Trotus and the Gameboy has shared a music album that he created using the program KORG M01D from the 3DS eShop! The…
To celebrate over a year of Pokémon GO, Niantic is currently putting on a global event this weekend titled Pokémon GO Fest, with the main action taking place in Chicago’s Grant Park today. Trainers will be working together to complete all sorts of challenges, with the main draw being the…
