Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
Last week saw the reveal of Star Ocean The Second Story R, a new remake of the classic PlayStation RPG from Square Enix. The company is already gearing up its marketing, sharing short clips featuring members of the game’s cast and their associated English voice acting. These first two videos…
Few N64 titles, 3D platformers, and gaming duos can stand up to Banjo-Kazooie. The ol’ bear and bird’s first adventure just turned 25 years old and among the many celebrating the occasion was their original creator Steve Mayles. 25 years since we released Banjo Kazooie! Thank you all for…
The absolutely charming, puzzle-solving meets story crafting game, Storyteller, made an appearance in today’s Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2023. Released earlier this year on Nintendo Switch and PC, its spot in Annapurna Interactive’s presentation announced a free update is in the works and that the game would also be coming to…
This Season’s GO Battle League event in Pokémon GO isn’t just a day, but a complete weekend. The typical GO Battle League Day/Weekend perks are in place, as Trainers will get the daily battle limit raised to 100 matches and get Stardust bonuses too. (For more details about the GO…
After a long and successful run in theaters, the merchandising wave of the Super Mario Bros. movie soldiers on – the toymakers at Jakks Pacific are releasing a second wave of toys based on the film, including both playsets and 5″ action figures. Said figures showcase two Marios – Cat…
Last year, South Korean tech giant Samsung released a special charging case for its Galaxy Buds 2 that looked like a Poké Ball. Despite the awkward shape and pocket fit, it completely sold out in no time. And now, Samsung is once again collaborating with the Pocket Monsters makers, releasing…
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…
