Despite the success Nintendo has been having with the Switch 2, there are a ton of avenues where it seems to be backsliding into corporate overreach this generation. One such is a line in its EULA that gives Nintendo the freedom to brick your Switch 2 console if the company…
Can you believe that the N64 classic Perfect Dark is 25 years old? It actually turned that on May 22, 2025, but now is as good a time as any to remember the impact it had for not only Nintendo, but its developer Rare. The game shifted Nintendo’s image from…
In its quest to become the worst company in America, Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs for the company today. In a memo sent out to the press as if it’s a time to celebrate, Microsoft revealed it will be laying off around 9,100 employees with the majority…
Want to play a millennia-old tactics board game with some Hylian flair? If so, Merchoid has your back, as a fancy Zelda chess set is now available for pre-order. Based on Ocarina of Time characters, the set features 32 intricately-sculpted vinyl figures with metallic finishes atop a similarly refined chess…
Warning: The following content contains major plot spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Only one week after the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild the speedrunning community has already managed to accomplish the improbable: beating the game in under an hour! Currently,…
There’s no denying that the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild took a long while to develop, which is no surprise considering how big Hyrule is. To get a better idea of how the game has progressed throughout development, Beta64 has looked over past gameplay demonstrations, such as the…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is perhaps the coolest game to come out of the last decade. Plenty of things contribute to its coolness: the open world, a variety of weapons and items for Link to collect, the lack of Link’s pointy hat, etc. That’s right, Link’s…
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…
Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied were joined by none other than TJ Cencula (also known as TJ Smash) to talk about the Switch release week, Breath of the Wild and more! Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts!
Do you happen to be a fan of Mario and online quizzes? If so, you’re in luck– WOOHOO! Nintendo’s giving you the opportunity to find out your “inner Mario” by taking its quiz, which was created to commemorate Mario Day today. The quiz asks simple and fun questions like, “What’s…
The full Breaking Conventions with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild development panel is now available to watch on the official GDC YouTube page. The panel goes into depth about the new title’s development and even gives glimpses at early concept art and alternate playstyles. Even though the…
A new pair of videos have been uploaded by Sega to show off some new footage of the upcoming retro redux, Sonic Mania. The first is a look at Green Hill Zone with accompanying commentary by Sega’s Aaron Webber to explain some of the features and new elements of the…
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé sat down with CBS This Morning to discuss the success of the Switch launch and Nintendo’s plan for the rest of the year. Check out the full interview:
WOOHOO! Today, March 10th (Mar10), marks a glorious occasion for Nintendo fans young and old: it’s National Mario Day! Celebrate the occasion with friends and family, or by yourself (whichever you prefer), by spending some time with everyone’s favorite pixel plumber. Maybe you have a favorite Mario game (like Super…
Konami has addressed issues regarding controller lag while playing online matches of Super Bomberman R. Regarding the latency issues during Online Battles. (2) Thank you for playing Super Bomberman R and we greatly appreciate your feedback. We are aware that some players are experiencing control lag issues and are currently…
