With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
Ever since its superpowered inception, Mario Kart’s been a defining tour de force for showing off Nintendo’s latest console creations. From the 64-bit system’s penchant for four player multiplayer mayhem to the Wii’s focus on intuitive motion control steering, the flagship franchise makes it a point to use every trick…
Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia that showcases the game’s anime cutscenes and gameplay. Check it out! Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia releases on May 19th. You can pre-order the game as well as the amiibo 2-Pack…
The official Splatoon 2 Twitter account in Japan has teased some new clothing items that will be featured in the game when it releases this July. A series of items from the sports apparel company known as Aroma was introduced and will include sneakers, hats and t-shirts. We’re certain…
MCV has just released its list of April’s best selling video games in the United Kingdom and it’s looking very good for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Despite releasing at the very tail end on April 28th, the racer still secured the top spot, beating out the likes of Ghost Recon:…
2K Games has announced this morning that NBA 2K18 will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch on September 19th. Alongside the Standard Edition of the game the publisher will also release a Legends Edition and a Gold Edition which include digital currency, in game items and more. You can check…
The latest update to Fire Emblem Heroes is now available to download on iOS and Android devices! It brings with it changes to the Tier system in the Arena, difficulty adjustments in the Training Tower as well as a few new maps. If you want the in-depth details, check out…
The folks over at Unseen64 are at it again, uncovering details on yet another video game prototype that never saw release. This time, the prototype features Sega’s famous blue hedgehog and focuses on hoverboarding gameplay. This “Sonic Extreme” was being developed by Vision Scape, the team behind various licensed games…
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,…
Thanks to My Nintendo News and Twitter user @kitteclub, we have a first look at Super Mario themed postage stamps. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad and Yoshi are featured in the set. The stamps are a mix of standard key art with some mail themed pieces. Toad as a postman? It’s…
One of the things that made Splatoon stand out when it first dropped in 2015 was its map rotation — only two maps were playable at a time for each mode (Ranked or Unranked) for stretches of four hours before another couple were swapped in. Well, the sequel will have…
Welcome to the Community Question Block. Every weekend, we ask the Nintendo Wire community what they think about hot topics in the world of Nintendo. Leave a comment below and we will feature some of the best responses later this evening. Today’s question is: What do you think about retail…
In a recent interview with Edge Magazine (via NeoGAF), ARMS producer Kosuke Yabuki detailed more on the control options available in the game. While it’s intended to be played with motion controls, traditional button methods will be available too. When played traditionally, punches are thrown using the triggers or two…
