What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Well folks, the time is here! Black Friday has arrived… on Thursday, naturally. Down below you’ll find Nintendo Wire’s list of fantastic deals on a variety of items all related to gaming in one way or another, ones that we’ve specially handpicked just for you this holiday season! Make sure…
Remember Detective Pikachu (the movie)? The Justice Smith and Ryan Reynolds vehicle that adapted Pokémon to live-action and made hundreds of millions of dollars? There was supposed to be a sequel to that. But we’ve heard nary a peep on it, and Polygon is attempting to get to the bottom…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Capcom’s massive franchise isn’t slowing down anytime soon, that’s for sure. Just today the company announced that Monster Hunter Rise has sold more than 12 million units worldwide — a truly colossal feat for the beloved series. Just like with previous accomplishments, Capcom celebrated by sharing a sweet illustration commemorating…
Platinum Games’ upcoming prequel spin-off to Bayonetta is right around the corner and if you’re in the UK you have gotten a new incentive to pre-order. Nintendo UK has announced that a SteelBook will be released via the My Nintendo Store, featuring the game’s logo and a subdued color palette….
Mario Kart Tour is continuing its course through 2023 with its next event, the Exploration Tour! Starting February 7th, racers will be able to take part in the tour by trying out the brand-new track, Piranha Plant Cove. This track will take drivers through an underwater temple — watch it…
A new partnership has been announced between clothing brand Uniqlo and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and it’s set to give a variety of classic games the spotlight. Included in the new collection are some of the usual retro video game juggernauts: Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Tetris. Each of…
Fans of NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation will fondly remember the character Ron Swanson as a devout technophobe. This wasn’t always the case for the actor who portrayed him, Nick Offerman, who recently revealed that his addiction to video games forced him to quit the hobby entirely due to fear…
Corrin, hero of Fire Emblem Fates, returns in Fire Emblem Engage as the Emblem of the Crux of Fate, who will assist your army in its quest. Corrin’s abilities are structured primarily around terrain manipulation and restricting enemy positioning. Synchro Skill Dragon Vein allows your paired unit to manipulate terrain…
Eirika, hero of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, returns in Fire Emblem Engage as the Emblem of the Azure Twins, who will assist your army in its quest. Eirika comes bundled with her brother Ephraim, who come with slightly different toolsets that you can swap between with Synchro Skill Night…
The internet is currently abuzz with rumors of a February 7 Nintendo Direct, and one of the biggest whispers is about the release of the long-delayed Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. The title was delayed close to its original release date nearly a year ago in light of the Russian…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Do you love dramatic seven minute ballads filled to the brim with soaring emotion? Then you’ll probably love “We Are As One,” the theme song to Bayonetta 3 that comes complete with an orchestra, full powered singer, and even a gospel choir. The song’s just gotten a full performance trailer…
