April 20th, 2017
Puyo Puyo Tetris | 14 Minutes of Online Gameplay (Nintendo Switch)
We play the Nintendo Switch version of Puyo Puyo Tetris and test out its online capabilities!
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The release date of the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube controller has been officially confirmed
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…
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Nintendo has introduced new eShop gift card designs ahead of the Switch 2 release
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…
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Microsoft announces price increases for Xbox consoles and accessories, games set to be $80 by year’s end
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…
April 20th, 2017
Pokémon snow globes announced for anime 20th anniversary
Categories: News, Merchandise
Chances are, if you’re a fan of Pokémon merch then you’re familiar with Pokéshopper at this point, and two of the site’s newest tweets highlight a novelty that you may not want to miss out on. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon anime, eight beautiful looking snow…
April 20th, 2017
NPD stats show record-breaking Switch launch
Well, it looks like everything we’ve suspected about the Nintendo Switch is true — the release of the console has broken records as evidenced by the NPD results, which Nintendo managed to get ahold of. Some of the most staggering stats include the 900,000 units sold and the over-100% attach…
April 20th, 2017
Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo Unboxing | Hands-On
We take a look at the upcoming Fire Emblem Echoes amiibo that were just released in Japan. Both Alm and Celica have arrived and they look absolutely stunning!
April 20th, 2017
Badge Arcade News: Week of 4/20/17
Categories: 3DS
Brand new Pokémon badges from all over the Pokéverse swarm the Arcade this week! Take a trip back to the Alola region with exclusive Grimer and Geodude variants, or catch the rare seafaring Pokémon Manaphy in all its adorable majesty. Dragonite also swoops in, practically guaranteeing all my free plays…
April 20th, 2017
Digital Foundry tackle Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, praise its performance
When it comes to thorough looks at game performance, no-one quite matches up to the keen eye of Eurogamer’s Digital Foundry. They’ve recently reported their findings regarding the imminent Switch port of Mario Kart 8 and it’s looking good. While docked the Switch version runs at a higher resolution than…
April 20th, 2017
eShop Update: Week of 4/20/17 (North America)
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Tetris and Puyo Puyo’s kismet collision, Specter Knight’s multiplatform debut and Rayman’s nostalgic one-two punch down memory lane. Once again it’s not an ideal week for sales on Nintendo platforms. Switch discounts continue to be a no-show, with the only truly notable price drops…
April 20th, 2017
North America’s Super Mario Bros. McDonald’s toys coming soon (Update: 4/20)
Categories: News, Merchandise
One of our Twitter followers, @unicornshizzle, was kind enough to share a photo of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal toys store display, providing us with a sneak peek of the new series that will be available at McDonald’s in the coming days. Check it out! It’s fun knowing…
April 20th, 2017
Online Zelda guide from Nintendo offers a look at history, characters and items
Nintendo of America’s official Zelda website has a new section, allowing you to click through an online guide and learn about the games’ common elements. The main page gives a condensed rundown of the creation of Hyrule at the hands of the three goddesses, and how it and the Triforce…
April 20th, 2017
Konami ready to roll out another Super Bomberman R update
UPDATE: The Super Bomberman R update is now live and includes the following: ・Two new series of accessories have been added to the shop (Crowns, Bombs). ・The frame rate of the entire game has been improved. We also made slight adjustments and improved the controls as well. ・Less lags are likelier…
April 20th, 2017
Celebrate the Japanese launch by watching Fire Emblem Echoes’ opening movie
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is now officially out in Japan, and it’s definitely come a long way from its Famicom roots. The second title in the series received a huge production bump on its way to its 3DS remake, and that can be seen via its title screen…
April 19th, 2017
Daily Wiretap (4/19/17)
Welcome to the Daily 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…
