July 10th, 2017
Splatoon 2 | Splatfest World Premiere Footage
We take you on a tour of Inkopolis Square in the recently released Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere demo, now available in the eShop.
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The full list of profile icons for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, totaling 258
With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
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GameStop Canada gets purchased by Stephan Tetrault, will relaunch as EB Games Canada
It’s no surprise that GameStop has been declining in sales over the last few years. With many people shifting over to digital games and the impact of COVID-19 still being felt, it’s honestly a surprise that GameStop has lasted this long without being snatched up by another corporation. In Canada,…
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Take a look at Final Fantasy VII: Remake running on Switch 2 in the latest ‘Creator’s Voice’ video
Since the unveiling of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been hosting a series of videos it calls “Creator’s Voice” for new games coming to its platform. The latest in that line of videos features Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi, series director for Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels….
July 10th, 2017
WWE 2K18 heading to the Nintendo Switch
A notable absense from Nintendo platforms for the past few years has been wrestling, specifically the WWE franchise. This year that’ll finally be changing, however, as WWE 2K18 is hitting the Nintendo Switch this fall. While no assets have been shown from the version, Nintendo UK confirmed the game with…
July 10th, 2017
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 coming to the Switch on September 22nd
Talk about a busy video game season – Bandai Namco Entertainment finally locked in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2’s release date for the Nintendo Switch. Circle your calendars for September 22nd and grab some friends so you can Kamehameha one another all day long. The date has been confirmed by Bandai…
July 10th, 2017
New Pearl and Marina art released for first Japanese Splatfest
In a couple of days, Switch owners in North America and Europe will be battling it out in the free Splatoon 2 Splatfest demo to determine the best sugary treat – Ice Cream or Cake? Over in Japan, however, the subject is different, with Nintendo’s home country determining the winner…
July 9th, 2017
Nintendo Wiretap (7/9/17)
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 news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit,…
July 9th, 2017
Breath of the Wild amiibo 4-pack coming to Europe and Japan later this year
UPDATE: According to the official German Nintendo page, the Champion 4-Pack will also be making an appearance in Europe. No word yet on a North American release, but stay tuned for more details. When it comes to amiibo, we’ve seen four-packs, two-packs and ever larger figures thanks to the Guardian….
July 9th, 2017
Nintendo releases new Zelda art to thank masterclass attendees
Categories: News, Merchandise
To thank the fans and attendees of its Japan Expo masterclass, Nintendo of France has tweeted out a message featuring some Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild concept art. Possibly teasing more content that will be included in a third art book solely dedicated to Breath of the Wild,…
July 9th, 2017
Pokémon returns to McDonald’s in Japan
Categories: Merchandise, News
As with previous releases of Pokémon movies, McDonald’s restaurants throughout Japan will have Pokémon toys available with Happy Meals this summer (starting July 14th). Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the anime, the latest movie in the franchise is a retelling of when Ash and Pikachu first met. There’s a total…
July 9th, 2017
Statistic records heading to ARMS in version 2.0
Max Brass isn’t the only new addition heading to ARMS in the near future. The official Japanese Twitter account for the game has confirmed another feature – records. With the touch of a button you can see several statistics, which include your most-used ARMS, hit accuracy, the win percentage of…
July 9th, 2017
Promise and potential: The rise and fall of Pokémon GO
Categories: Mobile
It’s been the longtime dream of many a child and adult to see their favorite game worlds come to life. There are some exceptions, of course (something tells me most wouldn’t survive in the subterrain of Zebes), but to have vicarious fantasies become real is a desire that fuels many…
July 8th, 2017
Review: Kirby’s Blowout Blast
Kirby’s no stranger to games that deviate from what could be called his series’ formula. Games like Tilt ‘n Tumble and Epic Yarn carry the Kirby name in ways that feature unique gameplay or visuals, while others like Dream Course offer an existing sort of game type with a suitable…
July 8th, 2017
First 4 Figures gets Bayonetta and Metal Gear Solid licenses
Categories: News, Merchandise
Fans of sizable collectibles rejoice, as First 4 Figures has acquired the licenses for two more major video game IPs! They’re both teased with very vague videos, so chances are we’re some ways away from seeing the finished products. First up is Bayonetta, where the company will be collaborating with…
