Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
It’s official. FIFA 18 is heading to the Nintendo Switch on September 29th alongside versions for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The game was teased all the way back in January when the Nintendo Switch was first unveiled. You can check out the first trailer of the game…
This morning, in a surprise announcement, the Pokémon Company and Nintendo have announced that a Pokémon themed Nintendo Direct will be airing tomorrow morning. With rumors circulating about a third installment of the Pokémon Sun & Moon series, which could potentially be released on the Nintendo Switch, fans everywhere are…
Mega Man fans, it’s time to cross your fingers with the hope that Capcom has some sort of surprise lined up for E3, as today’s announcement for Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 did not include any Nintendo consoles. Perhaps Capcom is working on a complete collection of sorts, including the…
We’re raising the hype for upcoming amiibo releases by hosting more giveaways, so get ready because you have a total of two chances to win amiibo bundles of three! Our Nintendo Wire Twitter account is hosting a raffle where you have the opportunity to score the Player 1 versions of…
Nintendo of America has just announced that a Pokémon Direct will be dropping tomorrow, June 6th, starting at 7:00 a.m. PST. Tune in on June 6 at 7am PT/10am ET for #Pokemon news in a special, 8-minute Pokémon Direct. https://t.co/sVsqDLEOcv pic.twitter.com/6zq0vTnHmy — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 5, 2017…
If you’ve been following our merchandise coverage for the past year, one thing should be clear by now – Japan loves Kirby. For the little pink guy’s 25th anniversary we’ve had retro goodies, two very different kinds of conductor Kirby, and even some glow-in-the-dark wall socket covers. Now, the gluttonous…
UPDATE: The ARMS Twitter account has also tweeted out a new image thanking players for participating in the Global Testpunch! Check it out: 「のびーるウデだめし」に参加された方、おつかれさまでした！多くの方に遊んでいただき感激です。皆様に厚くお礼申し上げます！ARMSの発売は6/16(金)です。皆様にお会いできるのを、首をなが～くしてお待ちしていますよ！ pic.twitter.com/mYomfpqq2v — ARMS（アームズ） (@ARMS_Cobutter) June 4, 2017 Now the ARMS Global Testpunch sessions have come to a close, Nintendo is no doubt working feverishly over 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,…
Starting yesterday, the Los Angeles Convention Center opened its loading docks and bays so the convention center’s union workers could begin the difficult task of transforming the entire building into an E3 playground. So far the pictures aren’t too detailed – a sea of road cases and the construction of…
Marketed as a birthday gift, you can check out and download these new wallpapers on Nintendo of Japan’s website. So far this weekend, two have appeared: one for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the other for the Animal Crossing franchise. Similar to the digital rewards on…
In case you hadn’t heard, the irreverent indie hit Retro City Rampage will be getting a sequel; Shakedown: Hawaii. The 16-bit follow-up is expected to release for the Nintendo Switch and 3DS later this year, and the developers at Vblank are releasing more and more gameplay clips in the run-up…
First McDonald’s and now… chips? Yes, that’s right. From now until July 8th you can buy Nintendo branded variety packs of Frito-Lay chips and enter the code inside to secure a Nintendo Switch! Not only that you’ll receive a game as well. From the official rules: “Instant-Win Prizes (1,008 total;…
