I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
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…
Music’s the name of the game for Splatoon 2 right now. The latest update brought plenty in the form of gear, stages and gameplay tweaks — but when it comes down to it, it’s the songs that I can’t get enough of. For Japan it’s doubly so, as the soundtrack…
Splatoon 2 is set to see a substantial update, with plenty of gameplay and style additions. But more importantly, we’re getting new music and new insight to squid kid trends and culture, baby! We already knew of Bottom Feeders, the fiddle fueled punk group, who you can sample now. Better…
From the jammed pack announcement trailer for the next wave of free DLC for Splatoon 2, there’s been a barrage of social media posts and press releases detailing the entire update. Here we’re going to go through each post and break it down! FORWARD FASHION AND FRESH CUTS Prepare your…
Ever since the game launched in July, Splatoon 2 has seen a steady splattering of free updates. To close out 2017, though, Nintendo is going all out. As shown in the video below, new hairstyles are being added alongside more gear, new stages both for normal play and Salmon Run,…
A special breaking announcement is less than 12 hours away, according to the Splatoon Twitter account. Promising an investigative report from the Squid Research Lab on November 21st at 6 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. ET, a one and a half minute video will go live. イカ研究所の調査員から、突如連絡が届いた。本日11月21日（火）23：00から、今後のアップデートに関する1分半程度の映像が公開されるらしい。要チェックだ！ pic.twitter.com/Vvu9ADVoys —…
Thanks to the time change in applicable areas of North America, this week’s Splatoon 2 new weapon is coming out a tad earlier. Starting at 6 p.m. PT today, Sheldon will now add another roller to the game’s arsenal. Behold the Foil Flingza Roller. With its sub weapon (Suction Bomb)…
You have a few more days until Off The Hook throws a crazy party honoring this month’s Splatfest in Inkopolis Square. Once the the clock strikes 9:00 p.m. PT then you’ll have to proclaim if you’re suiting up for a space adventure or donning fairy wings. To get you jazzed…
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…
Would you rather explore the world of Metroid or the realm of The Legend of Zelda? Okay, maybe the next Splatfest isn’t outright pitting these two titles against one another, but that’s one way to describe Team SciFi vs. Team Fantasy. The literary genres will be duking it out Friday,…
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…
Europe’s next Splatoon 2 Splatfest kicks off in under 24 hours and it’s quite unusual, with inklings battling it out over which type of breakfast they prefer – warm or cold? As always, Nintendo has released a new piece of official artwork for the event featuring Pearl and Marina chowing…
Splatoon 2 keeps on throwing free updates our way with the latest making a splash later today. The Custom Jet Squelcher makes its return, giving fans of long-range shooting an alternative set of sub and special weapons. You’ll be able to toss Burst Bombs to soften up anyone trying to…
