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…
Do you remember where you were when the Nintendo Wii launched? In November of 2006, Nintendo unleashed the Wii on the United States and it felt as if the entire world had gone into a frenzy. While I had been unreasonably excited for previous consoles in my life due to…
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…
It’s the end of an era! Earlier this morning, Nintendo of Japan announced that it has officially run out of parts to repair New Nintendo 3DS consoles as of August 28th. Sadly, this means Nintendo will no longer be accepting repairs for the standard edition of the handheld starting today….
Following on from previous Zelda art books, namely Hyrule Historia and Breath of the Wild: Creating a Champion, last year’s Zelda adventure Tears of the Kingdom will be getting its own Master Works art book soon. As teased by the official Japanese Zelda Twitter account, this latest art book will…
The obscure 90s platformer revival is definitely upon us. If you’re a 90s kid, you’re likely anticipating the Gex trilogy remasters and have been playing both remastered Tomba games on your console of choice. Today, we have learned that a Croc: The Legend of the Gobbos remaster is…
As time goes on and developers continue to exercise their creativity and talent, it becomes increasingly obvious that video games are an art form. That may sound silly to some, but look at how many large gaming conventions are held every year just to celebrate this genre of media! Of…
Just outside of Nintendo’s Direct this morning, Digital Eclipse revealed that it has more in the pipeline than just a Tetris museum. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its original release, DC will be bringing Worms Armageddon to all current (and last-gen) platforms in the form of “Worms Armageddon –…
As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, Digital Eclipse revealed a brand-new Tetris collection for the Switch titled “Tetris Forever.” Part of the company’s “Gold Master” series and set to include at least 15 different Tetris titles from over the years, this newest compilation isn’t content with simply rehashing the past….
If you keep up with the buzz around Nintendo news, you’re more than likely aware that a new Nintendo Direct aired today, featuring both Indie World and a Partner Showcase. While many were expecting the announcements to be fairly tame, the actual reveals were quite substantial. Among many others came…
Hot off the heels of the digital announcement of Pizza Tower during today’s Nintendo Direct, Fangamer has exciting news for fans of physical media! A physical release of Pizza Tower is coming soon, with both a Standard Edition and a Collector’s Edition available. No word yet on when…
Closing out a Nintendo Direct of any kind is an honor, and today’s Indie Showcase was no exception, being a celebration worthy reveal. Not just any celebration would do for this high-speed delight though. I’m thinking it’s time for a pizza party… That’s right, Pizza Tower has finally…
Konami had a one-two punch for reveals during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. Along with the collection of Suikoden games coming next year, a triple pack of Castlevania titles was announced with a much shorter wait time. Behold, the Castlevania Dominus Collection: The compilation unites three entries in…
SpongeBob SquarePants is many things — arguably the biggest animated show of all time, the most recognizable sea creature next to Nemo, Dory, and Jaws, as well as Nickelodeon’s unabashed mascot. However, he is also a video game star thanks to his successful takes on 3D platforming from the mid-2000s….
