If you can believe it, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart Tour to celebrate the launch of Mario Kart World. Coming just over a month after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, this latest update is surprising not just because there’s a new Mario Kart game…
Every developer under the sun has dabbled in the 3D platformer space at one point or another, but Nintendo has consistently proven that no one does it better than it does — and Donkey Kong Bananza is no exception to that rule. It’s a master class in level design and…
A second Playtest Program has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, which will allow successful applicants to help test the online service. It will be similar to the playtest held in October 2024, though this time the number of users will jump from 10,000 to 40,000. It will take place…
Earlier this year, we reported on the possibilities of Story of Seasons: Trio of Downs localizing its DLC content. XSEED made it clear that it would be a bit of a challenge to release across the board, both logistically and in a way that would please fans. It seems as…
Almost two weeks ago, Switch owners in Japan got to dive into Lost Sphear, the latest game from Tokyo RPG Factory, the developers of I am Setsuna. That said, there’s still a while to wait before those of us in the west can jump in, so the marketing machine continues….
Bust out those Link Cables (for the nostalgia factor, of course): Multiple version-exclusive Pokémon have been revealed for the upcoming 3DS games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, according to a tweet from Serebii.net. The tweet claims the source of the information to be a Japanese flyer, which shows several…
While the Switch has had an impeccable first year on the software end of things, the hardware itself has come under scrutiny for a couple of big factors — perhaps most notably the lack of ability to transfer saves or user profiles between systems. But that all changes with the…
It all starts out with a dead body. You’ve heard this story before: a corpse lying in the middle of a field, near the sewer system. Yet, all in Thimbleweed Park is not as it seems at first glance. There’s much more going on here than just a simple murder….
For the first time ever (publicly), the Nintendo x LeSportsac collection is on sale online. Ever since the collection debuted, any coupons that were available for LeSportsac’s website always omitted the Nintendo collection… until now! Using the coupon code FALL2017SALE will secure a 25% off discount at checkout. While not…
Kirby is Nintendo’s unsung hero when it comes to spinoffs. Yes, Mario is the main man, with a much longer list of appearances on this or any system. You can’t really argue with the likes of Kart and Party, but golf’s a different story. Mario had already hit the links…
Despite taking place in the distant year of 20XX, Mega Man and I go way back. In fact, ever since my first mechanical steps as a bionic busting botling, I’ve been positively obsessed with the titular Man of Mega. I played all his games, bought most the action figures…
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…
Anybody who’s followed my writing for a while knows that I’m a big fan of Xenoblade Chronicles, and that I’m awaiting Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with fervid anticipation. Today’s Nintendo Direct not only revealed the long-mysterious release date – December 1st – but a host of information about the game’s world,…
Reggie Fils-Aimé recently sat down with the Financial Times and this month’s ever-popular product, the SNES Classic, was the center of attention. The original article is hidden behind a paywall on Financial Times’ site, yet Gamespot’s report of it pulled some very interesting quotes. What sticks out the most is…
It was one of the most intriguing games to come out of the Nintendo Switch’s reveal event back in January, but we haven’t heard a peep from Square Enix regarding the pixelated RPG Project Octopath Traveler since. Thankfully that’ll soon be changing, with the game getting a presentation slot during…
