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…
Alongside the announcement of Marshadow yesterday, a new trailer for the 20th Pokémon movie has been released. The trailer opens with Ash marveling at Ho-Oh, followed by a few scenes from the early days of Ash’s journey with Pikachu. It also introduces new companions for Ash, as well as a…
Thanks to hacking and data mining, we’ve known about the mythical Pokémon Marshadow — a cute, fluffy Fighting-Ghost-type — since sometime around the release of Sun & Moon. Now the powers that be have seen it fit to officially cast off the veil that had already been torn away months…
Half a year after the release of the HD remaster of Darksiders on other platforms, THQ Nordic has announced the release date of Darksiders Warmastered Edition for Wii U, according to a report from Eurogamer. The game will be launching for Wii U on May 23rd in North America for…
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…
A series of new Universal Studios ride patents have surfaced online, which may be an indication that a Mario Kart ride could be coming to the park. Originally discovered by the Orlando Business Journal, the patent is called “Amusement Park Ride Tunnel.” It appears to include a car that travels…
So, you’ve purchased your very own home in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What’s next for a home-owning Hylian hero? How about assisting in the founding of an entire town? Lucky for you, Breath of the Wild features one of the biggest side quests in the history…
Still in the market for a Nintendo Switch? If you’re in the US and have access to a Toys”R”Us you may be in luck, as physical stores around the country will be getting units this Sunday, April 9th. If you’ll be going, the best way to prepare is by calling…
First 4 Figures has announced that a new Kirby statue is coming soon! Fighter Kirby is the third statue to be released in the Kirby line and it looks absolutely stunning! To commemorate the release, First 4 Figures is hosting a livestream to show off this amazing statue on April…
26 minutes of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gameplay footage is now available for your viewing pleasure, thanks to the German gaming site GamersGlobal. All modes are showcased, though unfortunately new racers are not. Keep in mind that the video is in German so, unless you speak the language, don’t expect…
UPDATE: Unfortunately, it appears as though the video below has been removed. We’ll be sure to update this article with a new video if one becomes available. VR is all the rage right now in video gaming, with plenty of developers trying side projects that utilize the new tech. It’s…
Despite their prevalence in the first two sets of main Pokémon games on the 3DS, Mega Stones are much harder to come by in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Thankfully, a new code has been released which will let you download Mawilite, Beedrillite, Audinite and Medichamite, for their respective Mega Evolutions….
While not as well known as many other Square Enix luminaries, Takashi Tokita has had his part to play in the development in many of the studio’s biggest games – from directing the likes of Chrono Trigger and Parasite Eve to being heavily involved in the remakes of Final Fantasy…
