Welcome to 2025, everyone! While we eagerly await Nintendo to announce anything about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, it seems vendors at CES in Las Vegas didn’t get the memo that the console hasn’t officially been unveiled yet. Now, before we dive into the details, remember that the images and…
The start of 2025 has seen more Switch 2 leaks than the last couple of months combined. After a new patent mentioned upscaling technology for Nintendo’s upcoming device and a leak of the Switch 2 Joy-Con showed an optical sensor on the controller, this latest photo dump shows us a…
Originally published by Sega, Bayonetta is a dynamic action game centered around the pompous Umbra Witch of the same name. Nintendo would end up picking up the cancelled sequel and releasing Bayonetta 2 as a Wii U exclusive. From there, the series would become an integral member of the vast…
The next round of downloadable content for Hyrule Warriors has finally arrived: both the Link’s Awakening Pack and Legends Character Pack are now available for purchase and download. The Link’s Awakening Pack introduces a new character in the form of Marin, the Boots weapon for Linkle, the Koholint Map Adventure…
Pokémon trainers now have one more way to get their fix of the Pokémon anime as the official Pokémon TV app comes to Apple TV. Join Ash and co. as they adventure across various regions of the Pokémon world in select episodes of the TV series, feature length movies, and…
An all new trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon was unveiled earlier today and it showed off more new Pokémon than any trailer for the game so far. Seven new faces have joined the Pokédex and, while details are slightly scarce for now, what we do know is enough to…
Early this morning, over half a dozen videos were released early showcasing new Pokémon. As a result, Pokémon Company Japan has now officially released tomorrow’s news early in the form of a new trailer. The trailer showcases seven all new Pokémon, along with some other informational tidbits. Let’s take a…
All good things must come to an end, right? That statement certainly seems to be supported by the news of our very last Splatfest. The final Splatfest will be taking place a little over a year after the first Splatfest began. This is a bit surprising, as we hadn’t seen…
Those of you who pre-ordered their limited edition copies of Zero Escape 3: Zero Time Dilemma through Amazon and have been freaking out that it hasn’t arrived in the mail yet can rest a little easier today, as the retail juggernaut is attempting to make things right. Emails have been…
UPDATE: Super Mario RPG is now live on the North American eShop! Enjoy the launch trailer below! Fans of classic SNES RPGs should start jumping for joy, as Super Mario RPG is arriving on the Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow! Originally released in 1996, Super Mario RPG was the first…
Another E3 has come and gone, and once again Nintendo decided to shake up its approach to the show. We had some serious concerns going in about the heavy focus on a single title, but Nintendo inarguably pulled it off. Just for fun, let’s break down Nintendo’s presentation and decide…
This Friday night, famed speedrunner, Mitch Fowler will be a guest on The Late Show with Steven Colbert to perform a live Super Mario Bros. 3 speedrun in front of a live studio audience. Mitch is currently the world record holder for Any% in Super Mario Bros. 3. He uses…
The time has come! Drumroll, please… That’s right, folks. Nintendo Wire’s very first Patreon box for the supporters who have donated to the custom amiibo tier has its first preview – right here, right now. July 2016’s featured custom artist is the wonderful and superbly talented AK Shop. This month,…
It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but this might be taking it a bit too far. A Chinese mobile game developer has created a blatant ripoff of Splatoon called Sepia Go, which is available to download now. Keep in mind that this isn’t a mere clone…
Animal Crossing continues to make a splash this week with Pascal, Tortimer and Kapp’n briefly paying a visit to the Badge Arcade! Fancy yourself more of a foodie than a furry? A pear of repeat Tomodachi life food catchers also made the chopping block. Free play? No, I’m sorry. You…
