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…
With less than 20 days to go, layout details have been ironed out for E3. Granted, we’ve seen earlier versions of this year’s map and have an idea of of what to expect, so this isn’t all brand new information. Still, we can compare the two versions and look back…
Back in March 2015, the late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed a new “dedicated game platform” during a Q&A presentation for investors, code-named NX. Back then it was just a way to show them, and fans, that Nintendo wouldn’t be leaving the traditional gaming space any time soon, but little…
Serebii reported in its daily news roundup a very interesting possibility. From the site: “Earlier today, the Japanese retailer Sinobi listed a new arcade stick for the Nintendo Switch in their listings. In this listing, it mentioned that the stick can be used in fighting games such as Pokkén. They…
A couple of weeks have now passed since the release of the Nintendo Switch. And — barring technical issues for some consumers and a typically sparse launch lineup — it seems to be a success so far, given that Nintendo is doubling production of the machine. But while many are…
Nintendo of America has updated its product safety page with four brand new amiibo safety certificates which could finally point to the long-awaited Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta amiibo reveals that Nintendo fans have been waiting for. Now, I know what you’re all thinking: How do we know these are…
It’s been less than a week since the Nintendo Switch has been unveiled to the public and gamers everywhere seem to have more questions than answers. Nintendo’s new little hybrid is made up of a tablet and a home dock to bring the the action to the big screen, but…
The latest Sun and Moon trailer just went live and with it comes new information, new forms, new Pokémon, new ways to travel, new types of challenges, and new ways to attack. In other words, a whole lot of stuff! Let’s dive right in and break it all down piece…
With the recent announcement of a Nintendo Switch Online playtest program, many have been speculating what new feature will be coming to the Switch in the not-so-distant future. The obvious guess is that Nintendo is considering adding a catalog of GameCube games to NSO, letting players relive the sixth console…
Update – The Xbox Podcast is now live. Watch below: For anyone confused about why Nintendo Wire is covering news of an Xbox podcast, don’t assume the worst. We aren’t becoming a third-party website, but Microsoft might be taking its Xbox brand third-party. Over the past few weeks, there…
With Nintendo Direct season on the horizon, many fans are eagerly waiting to find out what 2024 has in store for them. While no one can know for sure what will be announced in the coming months, speculation around GameCube content is once again on the rise following a patent…
Well, it’s that time of the year again – Nintendo has announced a 40 minute Nintendo Direct for tomorrow, September 14th, prompting us all to run around like our hair’s on fire. And as is ritual, we must attempt to know the minds of the gods and what fate has…
Nintendo truly set the bar high with the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct in September. As we’re still enjoying some of the pleasant Mario-themed surprises announced in the Direct and eagerly awaiting others, another of Nintendo’s heavy hitters is also very close to hitting the big 35: The Legend…
