Here we go again, folks. As 2024 finally comes to a close, the Switch 2 rumor mill is running at full speed as we all anxiously await any official announcement from Nintendo about their next console. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped, more information continues to trickle out from unofficial sources, such…
Mama Mia! It’s a holiday miracle. Last night, Nintendo surprised fans with the release of the entire Super Mario 64 soundtrack on Nintendo Music! 36 tracks from the Super Mario 64 soundtrack are now on Nintendo Music! Featuring beloved classics like: “It’s-a Me, Mario!” and “Stage Boss”https://t.co/t5QsdKKxbW pic.twitter.com/gnOdVLJITR —…
First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
In case you weren’t aware, the recently released Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia was directed by a relative newcomer – Kenta Nakanishi. A recent interview with The Verge has revealed many interesting facts about him. After landing a job at Nintendo straight after University in 2009, Nakanishi went on…
During last week’s ARMS Direct we saw a few new characters, but perhaps the most unique brawlers are the crime-busting robot duo Byte & Barq. Now the ever-active official ARMS Twitter account has shared some official art featuring the two running under the sun. 今日は仕事を忘れて、ビーチでじゃれ合うバイトとバーク！塩水には注意ですよ～！！#ByteAndBarq pic.twitter.com/QRSjfgVQEG — ARMS協会広報アカウント コブッター (@ARMS_Cobutter)…
A few days ago we reported on the release window for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2’s Switch version in Japan, speculating that, as the game is already localized, the publishers at Bandai Namco wouldn’t have to do much to bring it west. Now that speculation has proven true – Xenoverse 2…
When your acceptance speech has a five-word limit you have to get creative. Niantic picked up five Webby awards this year, winning not only Best Mobile Sites & Apps – Games, but also Experimental & Innovation and Best Use of GPS or Location Technology, the latter two being both the…
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,…
I’ve played a lot of Street Fighter in my time. If one were to take Nintendo’s many series’ out of the mix, Street Fighter might be the one franchise I’ve put the most hours into across its many versions. While I’ll be quick to tell you that Street Fighter III…
Ever wonder what your favorite ARMS fighter does during their down time? The official Twitter account for the game’s got you covered. One of the more amusing pieces of info from the Japanese website’s profile section is that Springman’s a bit pizza enthusiast. Able to eat it twelve slices at…
Still on the hunt for a Switch? You may be in luck! Yesterday, Best Buy Support confirmed that more consoles were scheduled for release at stores nationwide starting tomorrow, May 21st. @hjppearl Stores will have limited quantities of the consoles and they will be available for purchase on May…
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…
A few days ago we reported on the massive success of the Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in the US, courtesy of an NPD report. Now NPD analyst Mat Piscatella, via VentureBeat, has pointed out another interesting fact. Once the latest game’s sales are factored in, Mario Kart…
One of my favorite things to come out of Mighty No. 9’s interesting journey as a game was the 8-bit tie-in title, Mighty Gunvolt. A melding of Mighty No. 9, Azure Striker Gunvolt and Gal*Gun’s worlds and characters, it was a fun little deviation of a crossover. Now, the folks…
The Switch is about to host some electrifying action, as Inti Creates has announced it’s bringing the Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack to Nintendo’s hybrid console. While these action games already livened up the 3DS eShop, this jump to the Switch brings a little something different to the table. Not…
