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…
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,…
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….
Twitter user @ZhugeEX (Daniel Ahmad) shared on his account a graphic of Nintendo’s current stock price. It’s amazing what a difference of five years can do, as the company’s stock is 38,440 yen (about $345.468 according to xe.com). Nintendo's market cap is now at $49bn as of June 23rd….
For the past few years Sega has been collaborating with vinyl manufacturer Data Discs to release many of its soundtracks on the classic music format. Now it’s been announced that the upcoming Sonic Mania will be getting in on the action, with some beautifully retro art in tow. We're proud…
Everybody needs a little Mii time. This time, I recount my experience at E3 2017 with my personal insights on the new games, as well as a detailed look at the new amiibo… Oh yeah, and I sword fight with monsters!
We’re less than a month away from Splatoon 2’s release if you can believe that! Luckily with each passing day there’s something new to coo over. The Japanese Splatoon Twitter account is celebrating Wet Floor today – they’re the new band featured in the sequel. Not only do we get…
The Pokémon Company is continuing its distribution of Mega Stones to Sun & Moon owners, as the games don’t have them easily accessible for those who want to import their Generation VI Pokémon to the more modern titles. This time around the event focuses on five Hoenn Pokémon. Serebii reports…
One of the most enigmatic first party Nintendo Switch games is “Project Mekuru”, which showed up at several events earlier in the year including the Nindies Showcase and April’s Nintendo Direct. It was since named and released as Battle Sports Mekuru in Japan last month, but now it finally has…
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…
Earlier today, Niantic rolled out the new Gym system in Pokémon GO. As excited as fans were over Gyms, the tab about Raid Battles kept them wondering when that feature would go live. Well, it’s available now, but with a twist: Pokémon GO players who are level 35 or higher…
We take you on a tour of Pokémon GO’s latest Gym update!
This week marks the last time the Badge Arcade will be updating with brand new badges. Sad pandas all around, I know. After a year and a half of dishing out over 8,800 of the sticky little buggers, the pink fluffball is moving on to greener pastures. That’s not to…
It’s been about a week since the release of ARMS, Nintendo’s newest IP and its latest attempt to enter the world of competitive gaming. This past E3, Nintendo held tournaments for ARMS, Pokkén Tournament DX and Splatoon 2, complete with streams commentated by esports regulars. Nintendo also launched Nintendo Versus,…
The first Xenoblade Chronicles is one of my favorite games ever. Its rich story, complex characters, mesmerizing world and beautiful soundtrack will forever stand as a testament to the artistry of games for me. Yet when a spinoff/sequel sort of thing was announced a couple years back — Xenoblade Chronicles…
