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…
Get ready for a battle of the ages. Two breakfast juggernauts are facing off in what will quite possibly be Splatoon 2’s most polarizing Splatfest to date. That’s right, it’s Team Pancakes vs Team Waffles. But which carb-heavy breakfast treats will reign supreme? Only time will tell. Rise and…
If you’re anything like me, you had a really hard time getting through the entirety of Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion. Not because it was bad, but because of simply how much there was to do. Speaking of which, did you know that the length number of challenges is actually one…
It’s been a busy week of updates on the Nintendo Switch and it’s only Tuesday! First, there a firmware update for the Switch and now it’s on to some of the system’s most popular games. Tonight, January 29th, around 6 p.m. PT | 9 p.m. ET, Splatoon 2 will receive…
Golden amiibo are nothing new — both Mr. Nintendo and the Blue Bomber have gotten the 24k treatment before. But those aren’t dazzling prizes for winning a national video game tournament, and these two new shiny plastic figures straight from Splatoon Koshien 2019 will have you believe that squids…
When the UGTP’17 x Nintendo collection dropped at Uniqlo, it was a hit. Made up of shirts featuring everything from Star Fox to Pikmin to Mario, it was no surprise that most of the collection sold out instantly and had to be reprinted. Among the designs in the line was…
Despite the announcement of Splatoon 2 ceasing new content support in December, several new weapons, plus a demo, have been announced for the game! 10 returning “Sheldon’s Picks” weapons from the first Splatoon game for Wii U will be arriving via a free update: the Aerospray PG, N-ZAP ’83, Grim Range…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
Nintendo of America has announced that both Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2 are getting North American tournaments in 2019. The Smash Ultimate North American Open will allow people from across North America to compete in regional tournament play in an attempt to qualify for the grand finals at…
Splatoon 2 and its predecessor have been hosting big tournaments in Japan ever since their releases and rise to popularity, meaning there’s no better place to be a squid kid than the games’ home turf. With these events come promos and swag, and one of those pieces is the official…
The Humble Store and their well known Bundles have been tempting my wallet for years now. While those deals have always catered most to PC gamers, console titles have been featured before, and in the past some Nindie offerings have cropped up to boost up 3DS and Wii U libraries….
This weekend, Splatoon 2 will be pitting heroes against villains in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed Splatfest, and, as always, some new artwork has been drawn up for the occasion. If you’ve always wondered what controller of choice your favorite Splatoon characters wield, take a gander below: 「大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズSPECIAL」の中にも存在する「ヒーロー vs…
In the months leading up to the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, rumors flew around claiming that the game would have a strong Heroes vs. Villains theme. For a while there it seemed possible, thanks to the addition of K. Rool and Ridley to the roster, but with the…
