Just last September, Splatoon 3 celebrated its two-year anniversary in a spectacular sendoff with the Grand Festival. This celebration also marked the effective ending of the game, with new monthly Splatfest themes coming to a close. While the new content has slowed down, it hasn’t stopped entirely, as the seasonal…
For older Nintendo fans, Space World 2000 is one of the most pivotal moments in the company’s history. The event where Nintendo not only unveiled the GameCube to the public but showcased Super Mario 128 and some ridiculously high-quality 3D renders for a Legend of Zelda prototype, Space World 2000…
Across Nintendo’s vast reach, Mario has quite a few unique games under his belt. While most people tend to focus on the main series entries, there’s many games that fly under the radar for one reason or another. One such oft-forgotten title is Super Mario Run. This mobile-exclusive platformer doesn’t…
Just a quick warning: This article contains spoilers for an episode of the Pokémon anime that just aired in Japan, as well as spoilers for the anime through the Battle Frontier arc. You have been warned! Ash Ketchum has competed in six different regional Pokémon League events over the course…
Nintendo of America has announced that Street Fighter Alpha 2 is coming to the New 3DS eShop tomorrow. The title will be released alongside Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting, and it will join a growing collection of SNES titles on the platform. Street Fighter Alpha 2 and Street Fighter…
Nintendo’s drip-feed of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild footage keeps on coming, this time with a video focusing on the various weapons Link can wield, from broadswords to fire rods and, most disturbingly, skeletal bokoblin arms. Check out a few of the weapons you’ll be able to…
While the western release date for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice was confirmed just a few short weeks ago, we were still in the dark about one aspect of the game – DLC. Now, thanks to one 3DS owner seemingly getting the game early, we have our…
A lone BOXBOY! catcher featuring Ninja Qbby sneaks into the Badge Arcade today, though only for a limited time! Free play? Yes! Though who needs a free play when you can have one more box? Practice catcher: Sadly, this week’s retropalooza is slowly coming to an end. All the NES…
Capcom has teamed up with JR East Japan Planning (yes, the railway company) to create a new type of gaming experience for the 3DS. Players tap their IC cards (train fare card) on 3DS’ NFC readers to communicate with in-game characters and unlock special items based on the players’ train riding…
While it might still a bit early to call Pokémon GO a flash in the pan or a flavor of the week, it’s probably safe to say that it has already crested popularity peak. Recent data from app tracking services Sensor Tower, SurveyMonkey and Apptopia shows a precipitous decline in…
Take a look at the all new Leam Leader appraisal system in Pokémon GO. Your Team Leader can now give you detailed analysis on your Pokémon! Check it out in our latest video:
Have you ever wanted to create your very own JRPG? Complete with a convoluted story, over-the-top characters, and emotionally damaged antagonists? Well, you’re in luck! The latest issue of Famistu has leaked online today, and in its pages is a new installment in the RPG Maker series is detailed –…
New Zelda Books Amazon is now taking pre-orders for a hardcover edition of the beautiful Ocarina of Time manga series. It releases in November for $17.99. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Vol. 1 ($9.99 on Amazon) The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts. 400 page hardcover Zelda art…
On August 23rd, 1991, one of Nintendo’s most significant consoles released in North America – the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES. The 16-bit successor to the massively successful NES, the Super Nintendo played host to hundreds of iconic games that undeniably shaped the modern gaming landscape. Much like the…
Have you heard? Nintendo Wire has its very own Patreon! Patreon is a service that helps creators in the world do what they love: create. Everyone on the Nintendo Wire team wants to see the site continue to grow and thrive, and in order to do that, we could use…
