As seems to be a tradition with Nintendo games nowadays, early copies of Mario & Luigi: Brothership have been leaked online ahead of the title’s official release on November 7, 2024. We already reported on copies out in the wild confirming that Brothership runs on Unreal Engine and was developed…
After a few years of running a YouTube channel dedicated to game development tips and insights, Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has finally hung up the reins. In his final video, he not only shared some extra insight about what he hopes to achieve with any new projects, but Sakurai…
It’s official! After a long wait, Dotemu has finally confirmed that Metal Slug Tactics will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox, and Steam on November 5th. Check out the announcement trailer below! Unlike other entries in the Metal Slug franchise, Metal Slug Tactics brings turn-based combat while…
Just under a month ago we reported on the remixed version of Sonic 3’s Flying Battery Zone in Sonic Mania. Now, another classic level is making a comeback – Chemical Plant Zone. Chemical Plant returns in Sonic Mania – here’s a sneak peek at Act 2. pic.twitter.com/AC7sSsKLJ4 — Sonic the…
It’s a retro retread in this week’s Badge Arcade’s update! Glorious 8-bit pixel badges are set to trickle in all week long, starting with brand new sets of Sinnoh and Unova Pokémon. If collecting pocket pals isn’t your thing, Mega Man’s beaming in alongside arch nemesis Dr. Wily and his…
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…
The next game from Tokyo RPG Factory, the developers of I Am Setsuna, has been announced. Titled Lost Sphear, it has a lot in common with the studio’s prior journey in terms of graphics and gameplay but the setting looks a little less dreary. Check out the first trailer: Lost…
A few days ago we reported on the massive success of the Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in the US, courtesy of an NPD report. Now NPD analyst Mat Piscatella, via VentureBeat, has pointed out another interesting fact. Once the latest game’s sales are factored in, Mario Kart…
Rhythm Violence. That’s the phrase that Drool uses to describe its latest rhythm game, Thumper. As simple as that phrase is, it encompasses the heart and soul of the game in a way that a longer sentence has a hard time doing. Drool was started by two ex-employees of Harmonix,…
The Switch’s library continues to grow and fill in genre gaps, and descending upon the world to fulfill that strategy RPG need is Disgaea 5 Complete. Originally released on the PS4 two years ago, the latest entry in the hellishly delightful Disgaea franchise comes to the Switch with all its…
Thanks to Japanese Nintendo — with some assistance from Push DustIn from All Source Gaming — a recent Famitsu article covering DeNA’s fourth quarter results was translated. While the coverage was short and sweet, it covered a nice range of information regarding DeNA’s future with Nintendo: Animal Crossing mobile will…
Fun news, squid kids! It looks like we have more information about the all new co-op mode, Salmon Run, that’ll be making its debut in Splatoon 2. Back in mid-April, we discovered that the mode would pit four players against countless waves of Chum, the creeptastic enemies that attack with…
It looks like an upcoming Nintendo surprise may have been leaked a bit early, as dataminer @SciresM has apparently uncovered a game titled “Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga DX” within the eShop servers, hinting at a port of the classic GBA RPG. Pretty excited for 00040000001A4800 (Ever Oasis) and 00040000001B8F00…
Nintendo has shared the slides for its fiscal report of the year ending in 2017, and it sounds like it was quite the year for the company. With three pillars in the Switch, 3DS and even mobile markets, there’s been considerable growth and momentum for it over the last few…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Renowned racer Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, rolly roguelike TumbleSeed and action adventurer Kamiko make their Switch debut. Not much has changed since last week’s dismal discount offerings. Both physics-based puzzle platformers Trine Enchanted Edition and Trine 2: Director’s Cut are still half off on…
