Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
Between Mario Kart World’s official announced during Nintendo’s Nintendo Switch 2-focused Direct, hands on play time at Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events, and today’s Mario Kart World-focused Direct and press kit, we now have a rather robust list of playable racers. With up to 24 racers competing at once during…
Today’s Mario Kart World Direct used its short duration to detail a couple of interesting tidbits about the game. While the jury is still out on whether or not the game justifies its $80 price tag, at least when it comes to free roaming in its large open world, you’ll…
The Mario Kart World Livestream kicks off on April 17th at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET! Check out the live stream below and make sure to stay connected to Nintendo Wire after the broadcast for coverage!
Live like an Alolan with this new collaboration between Pokémon and Grand Hyatt Tokyo! This new unique experience will bring a touch of the beach to downtown Tokyo, along with all of the charm of Pokémon. Two options will be available in this collaboration. Pokémon Beach Resort Suite Stay…
As anyone well-versed in video games will tell you, video games are a diverse art form in their own right. This is made no clearer than with Gris and Neva, two artistic platformers whose stories serve to immerse the player into an emotional experience unlike any other. These two games…
In a story you simply cannot make up, Fangamer has announced that it will be delaying the pre-orders for its Collector’s Edition of Pizza Tower on Nintendo Switch (due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariffs imposed by President Trump. In a message on the game’s product page, Fangamer writes: …
When I think of fighting games, my mind returns to around 2001. Tekken 3 was still in arcades, Soulcalibur II was starting to be spotted in the wild, and there wasn’t a local spot near me that was giving Capcom the time of day. 2D fighters like Street Fighter III:…
Over the last year and some change, Microsoft has pretty much shifted away from making Xbox consoles the only place where players can enjoy Xbox games. While the company transitioned to supporting PC with day-and-date Xbox releases some years ago, it was only recently that we began seeing Xbox Games…
The legend that started it all has finally been added to Nintendo Music! The Legend of Zelda, first released in 1986 for the Famicom, started off a franchise that shows no signs of slowing down almost 40 years later. The Legend of Zelda’s soundtrack has just 12 tracks, with a…
It seems like every second, there’s some new bit of information regarding the Switch 2. While the often reliable leaker billbil-kun claimed that Canadian retailers would be opening pre-orders for Nintendo’s next console on April 23rd, 2025, they’ve now stated that US retailers will be planning to open pre-orders within…
Hail to the King, baby! Stern Pinball has officially unleashed its newest pinball machine, Kong: Myth of Terror Island, and this beast is an absolute stunner! Coming hot off the heels of the gorgeous 70th-anniversary Black and White Godzilla pin, Kong looks like it’ll be a perfect addition to the…
Following Nintendo’s shock decision to delay the pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the United States and Canada earlier this month, fans have been left wondering when The Big N will allow fans to fork over their cash for the next bit of hardware. While we still have no…
