Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
Pokémon Sun and Moon may still be almost two months away, but that isn’t stopping the Pokémon Company from releasing merchandise of its many new creatures. Case in point; these five new plushes of the three starters and two box-art legendaries. Releasing this weekend in Japan from October 1st, the…
It’s dangerous to go alone – take these stylish Zelda inspired garbs with you to keep you warm this winter! Nintendo has partnered with clothing company Musterbrand for a line of Zelda inspired shirts, scarfs, and coats. Each item is directly inspired by Link himself and should arrive just in…
Prep your best wishes and wiggle those hips, fellow genie enthusiasts: a brand-spanking new, beach-themed Shantae theme is headed to North American and European 3DSes! I must clarify: I really do mean spanking, as this one somehow managed to slip past the radar of the moral outrage police over at…
According to Serebii.net, two new themes made their way to the 3DS theme shop in Japan today, both themed after villainous teams from the Pokémon series. The first of the pair focuses on Team Rocket, featuring leader Giovanni and members of his Pokémon team behind him, as well as…
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More Twilight Princess badges trickle in the Badge Arcade today, as well as a few repeat Animal Crossing launchers. Free play? Yes! Bob knows what to do. Practice catcher: Quite possibly for the first time in Badge Arcade history, not a single catcher is leaving the Arcade for at least…
Looks like there has been a change of plans in regards to how Darkrai will be distributed in North America. Instead of being distributed through a code in the Pokémon Company newsletter, Darkrai will be obtainable with a shared serial code of Darkrai20. This code is set to work until…
We’re back with Fight 15 in Season 2 of Mii V Mii! Watch the Golden Gunners, the Silver Swordsmen and the Bronze Brawlers duke it out in the latest battle. Check out the fight below! Help support Mii V Mii on the MiiTJ Patreon.
We just thought we’d put out a reminder: Our annual Customs for a Cure livestream event takes place this next Saturday, October 1st, starting at 4 p.m. CST on the Nintendo Wire YouTube channel. Are you ready? We are! Plans have been slightly altered since our first announcement, and it’s…
One of the best things about BIT.TRIP Runner2 was the inclusion of Charles Martinet as the narrator. After years of hearing him as Mario, Luigi and company it was refreshing to hear him stretch his vocal chords with a brand new role that wasn’t a bizarre Skyrim dragon. Now a…
Strategy RPG fans get ready to order your units around once more, as Mercenary Saga 3 is hitting Japan very soon on October 5th! Featuring the same Final Fantasy Tactics-esque art style and and gameplay, it looks like a fun alternative for those who have exhausted Fire Emblem and want…
Despite Ubisoft being adamant the game is still in the works, we’ve seen startlingly little of Beyond Good and Evil 2 ever since it was announced way back in May 2008. Today, however, Michel Ancel got the rumor mill spinning once more with the post of an image on Instagram……
