Nintendo is continuing its trend of offering obscure or childhood favorite N64 games to Nintendo Switch Online. Not long ago, we unexpectedly received Rare’s cult classic destruction simulator/time attack extravaganza Blast Corps. Before that, 1080 Snowboarding filled the arcade Snowboarding game spot on Nintendo Switch left by the absence of…
It may have been obvious to fans that the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 would be taking some elements from the 2001 Dreamcast title Sonic Adventure 2, but the connections might be going deeper than anticipated. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Sonic 3 producer Toby Ascher that the…
What’s that carving down the slopes of nostalgia, big stupid noses guiding to a ski lift? Why, it’s Snowboard Kids! The fan-favorite N64 racing game that continues to elude the Switch Online service is getting a little more love from the folks at Fangamer. No strangers to Atlus merch, this…
Brand new Pokémon badges from all over the Pokéverse swarm the Arcade this week! Take a trip back to the Alola region with exclusive Grimer and Geodude variants, or catch the rare seafaring Pokémon Manaphy in all its adorable majesty. Dragonite also swoops in, practically guaranteeing all my free plays…
You’ve got mail! Swapdoodle returns to the Badge Arcade today, featuring a hefty package of Nikki & Friends badges shipped right to your 3DS’ doorstep. WarioWare’s wicked wiccan Ashley also swoops in with a trio of her own ghoulish catchers. Take your time because these sets will be sticking around…
Kirby’s floating through the Badge Arcade this week, bringing along brand new badges from Kirby Super Star Ultra and Kirby Mass Attack! From classic baddies to adorable stacks of the gluttonous goober himself, there’s no shortage of Planet Popstar’s finest for series fans to gobble up. Not a fan of…
Breath of the Wild finally paraglides off the Great Plateau and straight through the Badge Arcade this week! Be sure to collect all four legendary Champions to help put a stop to Calamity Ganon’s blight on your savings account. There are also a handful of classic weapons and items to…
Spring has sprung in the Badge Arcade! The ultra rare butterfly Nikki badge flutters back in celebration of the season, as well as fancy Mario sporting his Sunday best. Painterly pastel colored Pokémon are in bloom, too, featuring never before seen designs for those pocket pals sprinkled with sugar, spice,…
Tank Troopers report for duty in today’s Badge Arcade update! There’s one badge for each trooper’s zany likeness, from Radar specialist, Tred Hunter to Combat medic, Medica. Don’t forget to recruit your faithful commander and chief, Naomi! Moving to the armory, there’s also a battalion of tank badges to park…
The Badge Arcade is celebrating Mar10 Day all week long with a handful of the red hatted plumber’s finest! Joining some repeat NES badges are brand new Super Mario Maker costume badges, finally making the dream of Falcon punching your 3DS home screens a reality. Not in a festive mood?…
The big-eared bunny wasn’t kidding last week when he said something special was in store for this week. In celebration of Breath of the Wild’s launch tomorrow, the Badge Arcade is hosting brand new Legend of Zelda badges! While there’s nothing BotW specific, there’s tons of new character art badges…
It is with great regret and a heavy heart that we here at Nintendo Wire inform you we’re bringing an end to our series of daily Badge Arcade updates starting this month. It was a difficult decision for the team to make, but ultimately came down to an issue of…
Closing out February with a whimper is a complete lack of new badges to fawn over. In anticipation of the Nintendo Switch release, returning badges in the Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series are stopping by the Arcade all week long. A little bunny also…
More Splatoon badges ink their way into the Badge Arcade today, as well as a couple Twilight Princess and Tri Force Heroes catchers. In anticipation of the Nintendo Switch release, returning badges in the Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series are stopping by the Arcade…
Another New Super Mario Bros. themed Super Mario Maker catcher assembles in the Arcade today. Chain Chomps in clown cars? Sign me up! In anticipation of the Nintendo Switch release, returning badges in the Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series are stopping by the Arcade…
