With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
It’s no surprise that GameStop has been declining in sales over the last few years. With many people shifting over to digital games and the impact of COVID-19 still being felt, it’s honestly a surprise that GameStop has lasted this long without being snatched up by another corporation. In Canada,…
Since the unveiling of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been hosting a series of videos it calls “Creator’s Voice” for new games coming to its platform. The latest in that line of videos features Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi, series director for Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels….
Nintendo of America wouldn’t be the same without Reggie. He kicks ass, takes names, and has found a place in the hearts of Nintendo fans everywhere. In honor of the legend’s 56th birthday, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at some of his most memorable appearances over…
When Splatoon first rolled into town, I was captivated by its fresh gameplay, colorful aesthetic and compelling world. Unfortunately, the scourge known as “bad college internet” stopped me from ascending far on the multiplayer ladder, and I missed quite a bit of action — which is why I’m excited 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…
Missed out on a Nintendo Switch? Feeling the Switch envy from all of your friends playing the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire while you’re stuck playing your Wii U? Nintendo feels your pain and has Mario and Luigi working overtime to get a Switch into your hands as soon as possible….
Reminder: The next Splatoon 2 Global Testfire kicks off at 12:00 p.m. PST. Make sure to get ready! You can check out what stages and weapons you’ll be using below. The upcoming Global Testfire for Splatoon 2 kicks of tomorrow, and the game’s Japanese Twitter account has now revealed which…
Mario Sports Superstars came out today, so it’s time to wrap up the Mushroom Mashup series! Today we’ll be taking a look at real life comparisons for Mario characters for both golf and horse racing. Kid: Guan Tianlang Some Nintendo fans may not remember Kid, one of the playable characters…
Super Mario Run launched last December to much buzz, as Nintendo’s portly plumber made his first mobile offering. Yet despite being downloaded 78 million times, the full version was only purchased by 4 million people – falling short of Nintendo’s hopes. Company President Tatsumi Kimishima outright said in an interview…
Over the last several days, readers have been writing in to let us know they have encountered something shiny in Pokémon GO. Reports of Shiny Magikarp have appeared all over social media and eager trainers have been on the hunt. Now, the official Pokémon GO YouTube channel has confirmed the…
A US Appeals Court recently confirmed a win for Nintendo in a 3DS patent case against Tomita Technologies International. Tomita asserted that the 3DS used hardware and technology that Tomita had patented, which the Appeals Court found untrue, ruling that the 3DS did not infringe upon the patent. This brought…
The Splatoon 2 Testfire is already underway and Nintendo Treehouse will be diving into the game for the first hour. Here’s hoping we get some inside-scoops!
I’m no stranger to the Sapporo Pokémon Center. It ranks among my most visited places since moving to Japan, and has been a source of fun and joy nearly every time. Part of that is due to a rotating lineup of seasonal and themed merchandise that makes new visits exciting….
The upcoming Global Testfire for Splatoon 2 kicks of tomorrow, and the game’s Japanese Twitter account has now revealed which stages and weapons the players can expect to find The Testfire will take place on two new stages – The Reef and Musselforge Fitness. Battles will take place in…
