October 24th, 2016

Announcing Nintendo Wire’s first annual pumpkin carving contest
Author: Brittin Shauers
Categories: Uncategorized

Calling all artistic, gourd-enthusiast Nintendo fans, we’re excited to announce Nintendo Wire’s first annual pumpkin carving contest! For the next week, we’ll be accepting submissions of your best Nintendo themed pumpkin carvings. Anything Nintendo goes, keep it classic with your favorite Nintendo character, or blow our minds with some Switch-inspired…

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October 24th, 2016

Switch trailer gameplay didn’t show footage in real time
Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: Switch, News

Ever since the Switch trailer was first released last week, people have been eager for more information regarding anything involved with the console and montage of segments showcased within the the three minute video. This next bit of news gives us an interesting insight on how Nintendo incorporated all the…

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October 24th, 2016

Monster Hunter Direct announced for Japan
Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: 3DS, News, Wii U

Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise will be getting its own Direct later this week in Japan, where its popularity cannot be understated. No details as far as what will be discussed but it’s been said that no Nintendo Switch titles or news will be revealed for the rest of 2016. 2016年10月27日（木）20時よりモンスターハンターシリーズに関する情報を、カプコンの辻本さんからインターネットをご覧のみなさんに直接お届けします。#NintendoDirectJP…

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October 24th, 2016

Ravio, Yuga, more announced for Hyrule Warriors
Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: 3DS, News, Wii U

The full contents of the final DLC pack for Hyrule Warriors have been revealed by the official Japanese site.   The A Link Between Worlds Pack will introduce both Ravio and Yuga as playable characters, wielding a hammer and paintbrush, respectively. The 3DS version of Hyrule Warriors will receive a…

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October 23rd, 2016

Rayman SNES ROM unearthed after 24 years
Author: Tom Brown
Categories: Retro

In recent years Rayman has become pretty heavily associated with Nintendo, with the limbless hero even appearing in the most recent Super Smash Bros. games as a trophy. The very first Rayman game, however, never did make its way to a Nintendo system until a pared down port arrived 5…

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October 23rd, 2016

Trying out Scizor in Pokkén Tournament
Author: Ricky Berg
Categories: Wii U

Bringing some more Gen II love to Pokkén Tournament is the first Bug type making it to the game: Scizor! He’s been released in arcades here in Japan and I went out of my way to give the new character a test run. As this is a Pokémon I was…

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October 22nd, 2016

Nintendo Wire’s Favorite Gen 1 Pokémon
Author: Brittin Shauers
Categories: Retro

Pokémon, the phenomenon that rocked both eastern and western culture 20 years ago, has somehow managed to do it again. After its launch in July, Pokémon GO managed to capture the loyal, recapture the lapsed, and introduce new generations to the monsters that stole our hearts two decades ago. The…

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October 21st, 2016

Daily Deals: 10/21/16
Author: Jason Ganos
Categories: 3DS, Amiibo News, Merchandise, Wii U

Hardware Lime Green New 3DS XL with Super Mario World ($199.99) Toys Pre-Orders Dark Horse Skyward Sword Link Statue ($24.87) Zelda from Twilight Princess Figma Link from Twilight Princess Figma Link DX from Twilight Princess Figma Zero Suit Samus Figma pre-order at Amazon Meta Knight Nendoroid ($44.99 at Play-Asia) Fire Emblem…

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October 21st, 2016

Nintendo’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2016 is here
Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: Merchandise

Just like last year, Nintendo’s getting prepped for the holiday season in October. And hey, you won’t hear any complaining from us when it comes to checking out current and upcoming products! The 2016 Holiday Gift Guide once again provides us with a comprehensive guide to games, consoles, amiibo and…

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