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…
Biff is back on Twitter, reporting on this weekend’s Global Testpunch and what’s in store for the next event this weekend. Here’s the latest news: B-ball time If you’re feeling a bit burned by ARMS’ V-ball battle mode, then you’re in luck! Next weekend’s sessions will bring Hoops into the…
At the end of June, the Pokémon Center in Tohoku will be celebrating its reopening. The store’s mascots — Pikachu, Victini and Rowlet — are taking center stage as they’ll be featured in new merchandise and events. First, a special Victini will be available to download for Pokémon Sun and…
Capcom’s online store updated overnight with a slew of Monster Hunter Double Cross Nintendo Switch merchandise. Not only that, but the game is getting multiple limited edition bundles! Starting off with the Normal Version for 6,264 yen fans will receive the game, a “replacement jacket” that is currently being printed…
A few months back, we reported that Nintendo was jumping into the theme park business with Super Nintendo World, a joint venture with Universal Studios Japan. While work on the Japanese park is reportedly underway, details about the park’s US counterpart have been rather scarce. However, one newly uncovered trademark…
Gust’s Nights of Azure 2 was one of many Japan-developed Switch games announced during April’s Nintendo Direct, though its style definitely set it apart. Before that announcement, however, the game was confirmed for both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, but if you’re worried about a delayed port there’s no need…
Nintendo’s new handheld IP Ever Oasis is looking like a good time for RPG fans, and it looks like anyone not quite sold on it might be able to wet their feet soon. Thanks to a leaked photo of a new poster for the game, marketing courtesy of Reddit, we…
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,…
Summer’s here, which means it’s the prime time to be wed to the special lad or lass in your life. Fire Emblem Heroes seems to be getting in on the action, as it’s revealed that the next main Focus of the game (dropping May 30th) will feature four lovely ladies…
As pointed out by Japanese Nintendo, Hori and Max Games are ready to join the fray of Splatoon 2 merchandise. Hori’s hard case is priced at 2,354 yen and comes in two designs: Ink x Squid and Graffiti. While different on the outside, the lining for both cases are the…
The Financial Times is reporting that Nintendo may be having more Nintendo Switch units made to meet demand. Given there’s no official confirmation from Nintendo, you’ll have to take this report with a grain of salt. On the flipside, the fact that the Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch bundle is in…
A few days ago we got our very first look at Netflix’s animated Castlevania series in the form of a trailer. Now, via Famitsu, we’ve got a brand new piece of art that riffs on the first game’s box-art. Take a look: Even though the series itself is based on…
Fans of visual novels take note, as Anonymous;Code, the next game from the studio behind Steins;Gate, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch. Confirmed at the Chiyo-St. Live 2017 –Genesis- event by the publishers at Mages., and reported on by Siliconera, the game is part of the “Science Visual Novel”…
