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…
We are now almost exactly halfway through the year 2023, and it’s been a pretty good year for games, with high profile remakes and remasters bolstered by some incredible sequels. Metacritic has put out a list of the Top 20 games released so far this year by score, and in…
Disney Illusion Island made a strong impression when recently demoed at Summer Game Fest, though one thing was missing. As it was purely gameplay from a set starting point, no real context was given to what was happening. This was even more notable when it was explained that Mickey and…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
One of the first indie studios to make a big name for itself on a Nintendo platform was Choice Provisions. The company’s Bit.Trip series was synonymous with WiiWare, and eventually its breakout hit Bit.Trip Runner got two sequels and its protagonist, Commander Video, even got a trophy in Smash Bros….
As promised the Pikmin 4 demo has arrived giving players the chance to explore a new-yet-familiar world a few weeks early. It turns out there’s an extra benefit for mobile players, too. Those who play the demo all the way to the end and have a linked Nintendo Account will…
If you’re looking to make your way to Seattle for this year’s PAX West, we might be able to make your trip a little bit easier! Everyone here on the Nintendo Wire team is happy to announce that we’re teaming up with the fine people hosting PAX West to bring…
Smash Bros. fighter speculation is much like the Hotel California – you can check out anytime you’d like, but you can never leave. Well over a year after Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s final bit of fighter DLC was released, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has chimed in to state that,…
Link’s house in The Legend of Zelda is a pretty humble place, but when he’s got some valuables stored away in there, it’s understandable that he may get a bit nervous about some villager waltzing in unannounced and stealing his stuff. But one clever player has figured out the perfect…
Hey, did you know that the bell at the Hateno School in Tears of the Kingdom can actually ring? It takes a swing to get it going, naturally, but one crafty player has developed an extremely simple (and aesthetically pleasing) Zonai mechanism to get it to ring more regularly: …
During this year’s Pokémon Day stream we got confirmation that Netflix would be producing an all-new animated series based on the franchise, featuring the use of stop-motion: Pokémon Concierge. If you’re intrigued you might want to keep an eye open this weekend as Netflix has confirmed the show will be…
2020 saw many pop culture trends come and go during the initial outbreak of COVID-19 but few had the impact of Among Us. The social deduction game went from a flagging indie title to an international success with numerous ports, mainstream relevance, and a whole lot of merch. Now it’s…
Out of the blue, Nintendo has confirmed four more additions to the Sega Genesis library for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. Perhaps the biggest surprise is Crusader of Centy. This game is essentially Sega’s answer to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, featuring a mix of…
