Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Welcome to the start of our Nintendo Wire Home Arcade series. To celebrate my 40th birthday and the 10 year anniversary of Nintendo Wire, I’m making a childhood dream come true: building the ultimate home arcade. Preparing the Space Fast forward to today, and I’ve set aside…
In a bit of news that probably isn’t too surprising for most people, Take-Two has decided it will be delaying Grand Theft Auto VI into 2026. The new release date for the game will be May 26th, 2026, after previously being scheduled for Fall 2025. In a statement to various…
We all knew this day was coming. The day that the mainstream media (well, Nickelodeon) would recognize Paper Mario: Color Splash as the triple-A Game of the Year contender that it really is. Since before the game even officially launched, we here at Nintendo Wire have been celebrating all things…
We’re possibly moments away from Fire Emblem’s mobile release here in North America! To whet your appetite for tactical rock-paper-scissor action, My Nintendo has been updated with the full list of Fire Emblem Heroes missions for you and your ragtag group of otherworldly mercenaries to tackle. Check out the full…
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that three brand new expansion packs are coming to Lego Dimensions on May 9th. First and foremost, The Goonies is making its Lego debut with a brand new Level Pack featuring Sloth, One-Eye’s Willy’s Pirate Ship and a Skeleton Organ. Sadly, it looks like…
After a little work with my phone and some mandatory downloads it was finally time: I was playing Fire Emblem Heroes! Accessing the game via the Japanese Google Play store allowed me to get my hands on it just a little bit earlier and to start checking out what this…
On the eve of its release, rewards relating to Fire Emblem Heroes have gone up on My Nintendo. They include the following: 10 Orbs that can be used to summon heroes or buy stamina potions [Free] 500 Universal Shards, which can be used to level up units that are Level…
YouTube user NintenDaan has uploaded two new gameplay videos of Goodbye! BoxBoy! featuring the game’s Kirby series amiibo costumes. Goodbye! BoxBoy!’s compatibility with the Kirby series amiibo was revealed last month. Players who scan their Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede or Waddle Dee figures will unlock special costumes for character…
In advance of its worldwide release date tomorrow, a page about Fire Emblem Heroes has sprung up on the official Nintendo website. Not to be confused with the more in-depth Fire Emblem Heroes promotional site, this new page offers a set of screenshots featuring Alfonse, Sakura and Ryoma, a general…
A new batch of discounts trickled in for My Nintendo rewards members today! Grab some hot cocoa, curl up by the fire, and treat yourself with up to 30% off the following fantastic games: Wii U 30% off Paper Mario – 30 Gold Points 20% off Game & Wario –…
When it comes to having a good time with friends and letting our own creativity shine, the Jackbox Party Pack games have been a go-to for me. The first two installments have brought some hilarious times to our game nights, though unfortunately they’ve not made their way to Nintendo platforms….
Someone call the bomb squad! Bomberman ‘94 is blowing up North American Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Redeveloped in North America under the title Mega Bomberman, Bomberman ‘94 is a faithful port of the original Japanese PC Engine version in all its unaltered multiplayer mayhem glory. Interestingly enough, it was…
Coming in fast on the strength of the two games released in the series, Azure Striker Gunvolt’s animation project is releasing soon. I’ve enjoyed both installments so far of the Gunvolt games, and I think they’re some of the best indie titles in the eShop. I must not be the…
Get ready to once again destroy the core and save the galaxy! The far superior version of Gradius finally warp drives back to North American Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Released on the PC Engine in Japan back in 1991, this extremely faithful port of the 1985 Arcade classic shooter…
