Here we go again, folks. As 2024 finally comes to a close, the Switch 2 rumor mill is running at full speed as we all anxiously await any official announcement from Nintendo about their next console. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped, more information continues to trickle out from unofficial sources, such…
Mama Mia! It’s a holiday miracle. Last night, Nintendo surprised fans with the release of the entire Super Mario 64 soundtrack on Nintendo Music! 36 tracks from the Super Mario 64 soundtrack are now on Nintendo Music! Featuring beloved classics like: “It’s-a Me, Mario!” and “Stage Boss”https://t.co/t5QsdKKxbW pic.twitter.com/gnOdVLJITR —…
First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
Nintendo of America has announced that Bye-Bye BoxBoy! (Known as Goodbye! BoxBoy! in Japan) is making its way to North America on March 23rd as a 3DS eShop exclusive. Bye-Bye BoxBoy! is the third and final entry in the BoxBoy trilogy which chronicles the adventures of a box named Qbby…
For the past few years Nintendo has been celebrating March 10th as “Mario Day” and this year will be no different. The company has sent out a press release announcing its plans, which range from a charitable push to some discounts on titles starring the famous plumber. The charity Nintendo…
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…
Fresh off the bomb-kicking heels of his explosive Switch debut, the bodacious bomber’s very first 3D adventure lights a fuse on Wii U Virtual consoles tomorrow! This 1997 3D adventure lit the Nintendo 64 on fire back in its heyday thanks to the game’s charming personality, new gameplay mechanics and…
Amidst the release of Nintendo’s newest console, a Canadian federal court has ruled in favor of Nintendo of America Inc. in its case against Jeramie King and his affiliated business, Go Cyber Shopping Ltd. King. Through his business he’s been selling and distributing “circumvention devices” (flashcarts, modchips, and game copiers),…
Indie rogue-like sensation The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ finally has a release date on Switch. Developer Nicalis confirmed on Twitter today that the title will release on March 17th, after previously being delayed. (It was initially a launch day title.) That means just a little over a week from now!…
When it comes to multiplayer there are few games that can boast as lasting and consistent a legacy as Bomberman. The overall game design hasn’t changed much in the last 33 years and with good reason: it still works incredibly well. There’s an inherent madness that comes along with a…
The Nintendo Switch is proving a powerhouse system for indie development. If last week’s Nindies Showcase demonstrated anything, die hard Nintendo fans will soon have a mountain of awe-inspiring games to keep them occupied well throughout 2017. There was, however, one notable omission: Tom Happ’s critically acclaimed Metroidvania game: Axiom…
With any new console, it’s important to have strong third party support right out of the gate. Usually, that means huge AAA titles like Call of Duty or Assassin’s Creed. In recent years, however, indie titles have become ever so important for every console. Nintendo is already showing that it…
Update: RiME developer Grey Box has sent Eurogamer a FAQ sheet explaining the price bump on the Switch. “We set prices for our products based on the costs of development and publishing for each specific platform,” is the answer to why the Switch version has a higher price than the…
With the launch of the Switch, many people may have already forgotten about the adorable mini NES, but thanks to the good folks over at 8Bitdo, the two consoles can now coexist in fantastic ways! Thanks to a new firmware update, you can now use Joy-Cons and the Switch Pro…
One of my favorite genres on handheld platforms is rhythm – Elite Beat Agents was in my DS cart slot for months at a time, and I’d still argue Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is one of the best 3DS games out there. It’s not like I’m a music buff…
