Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Welcome to the start of our Nintendo Wire Home Arcade series. To celebrate my 40th birthday and the 10 year anniversary of Nintendo Wire, I’m making a childhood dream come true: building the ultimate home arcade. Preparing the Space Fast forward to today, and I’ve set aside…
In a bit of news that probably isn’t too surprising for most people, Take-Two has decided it will be delaying Grand Theft Auto VI into 2026. The new release date for the game will be May 26th, 2026, after previously being scheduled for Fall 2025. In a statement to various…
After months of waiting, the official Nintendo Switch Online app has rolled out to… let’s say “raving” reviews.The app will allow players to chat with one another during online play sessions, which is a real boon in games like Splatoon 2 where some coordination is key. But reports from those…
The Splatoon 2 launch celebration continues with Nintendo NY’s announcement of its exclusive apparel line hitting the store. A whole collection consisting of hats, sweaters and t-shirts tailored for both men and women have been designed to suit all of your squid kid needs. Inspired by Inklings and in-game specific…
Can you believe it? We’re only two days away from not only the launch of a boatload of brand new amiibo, but also the release of one of the most anticipated Switch games to date: Splatoon 2! In celebration of the occasion, Nintendo UK has just released a launch trailer…
Developers Crescent Moon Games, Blowfish Studios and We’re Five Games are bringing you a new title that’s sure to make a sublimely cosmic impression on you. Inspired by classics like Metroid Prime, Turok and Ratchet and Clank, Morphite is an atmospheric exploration sci-fi shooter with platforming elements that’s heading to…
Back in 2013 indie developer Pelikan13 began a kickstarter campaign for “90’s Arcade Racer“, which was soon picked up by publisher Nicalis for release on Wii U as well PC and mobile devices. Now, several years later and in light of the Wii U’s waning relevance, the team has decided…
Just a few hours ago the Nintendo Switch Online app finally hit app stores in preparation for the launch of Splatoon 2. Now, the app is functioning, with access to various sections opening up. That said, without Splatoon 2 there isn’t much you can actually do in the app just…
Out of the blue, Arc System Works has announced it will be publishing a ported puzzler on the Nintendo Switch tomorrow. Described as a “beat’em-up puzzle game”, Boost Beast was developed for smart devices back in 2015 by Arzest, the team behind Yoshi’s New Island and the imminent Hey! Pikmin….
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In anticipation for Friday, the Nintendo Switch Online app can now be downloaded on Android and iOS devices from the U.S. Google Play Store and App Store. There’s nothing too much beyond an intro to the app and a description of what it can be used for, as any attempts…
Update: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS have been updated to version 1.1.7 to support Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta. Lucky amiibo fans have been getting some of this Friday’s Super Smash Bros. amiibo early. Redditor kimidorihanabura shared their latest addition — Bayonetta Player 2 amiibo (thanks to…
During a recent investor’s meeting, Ubisoft discussed that more Nintendo Switch software would be released by the company in the coming fiscal year according to a post on Neogaf. Inevitably, the thread has turned into a wild mass guessing game of what’s to come, and potentially when. If we follow…
Splatoon fans, it’s time to dust off your original amiibo from the first game. While Nintendo did note that the first and second sets of Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy and Inkling Squid would be compatible with Splatoon 2, they never specified how. Thanks to Mon Amiibo on YouTube we now…
