With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
It’s no surprise that GameStop has been declining in sales over the last few years. With many people shifting over to digital games and the impact of COVID-19 still being felt, it’s honestly a surprise that GameStop has lasted this long without being snatched up by another corporation. In Canada,…
Since the unveiling of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been hosting a series of videos it calls “Creator’s Voice” for new games coming to its platform. The latest in that line of videos features Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi, series director for Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels….
The Pokémon Center releases an array of items for entertainment, the home, and the office just about every week, yet somehow the collections always have a new, fresh air about them that make their appeal all the more delightful. Later this week, the company and in-house furniture maker Karimoku are…
It warms my heart knowing a new generation of fans will get to play Banjo-Kazooie once it’s available via the Switch Online Expansion Pack. Easily one of my all-time favorites, on the N64 or otherwise, the fine folks at Fangamer are doing their part to prop up the bear and…
Have you been itching to embark on a classic adventure like in the RPG’s of yore? Well, Critical Games’ Joshua Hallaran might just have what you’re looking for, as the upcoming 8-Bit Adventures 2 has been confirmed for Switch as well as PlayStation 4, 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series….
In recent years companies have been experimenting with Advent Calendars. No longer content revealing pictures or tiny pieces of chocolate, companies like LEGO and Funko have had the festive countdowns feature toys. Now Sega is getting in on the fun with a new Sonic collectible that you’ll need to put…
Oxenfree was one of my favorite games to come out of the last decade. It is a perfectly spooky romp around an island in the Pacific Northwest, filled with relatable characters and was the beginning of Night School Studio’s signature realistic-conversation-driven gameplay. I’ve spent the years since discovering Oxenfree enthralled…
Explosive items have rightfully earned a place of terror-tinged respect in the world of Super Smash Bros. From the Bob-omb to the Fake Smash Ball, the destructive capabilities and (if turned on) constant threat of their surprise appearance always livens things up in a free-for-all. For the game’s next online…
Rating boards and game leaks go hand-in-hand, brought about as a simple byproduct of their coexistence. Recently, we saw Castlevania Advance Collection go through that kind of roundabout reveal, and now another game’s return could be on the horizon. Alan Wake Remastered recently launched across most systems, bringing back Remedy…
After being off the air for seven years, video game-centric television network G4 has announced its official relaunch date: November 16th, 2021. At launch, G4 will be available on linear TV via Verizon Fios, Cox, and Xfinity TV, through streaming via Philo and a “multi-year promotional and commercial partnership through G4’s…
Metroid Dread is here, and with it comes two new amiibo! Both Samus in her latest suit and the supreme robotic threat that is E.M.M.I. are looking great as figures. They join the existing line of Metroid series figures from the release of Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS, as well…
Despite the fact that the Nintendo Switch OLED may not be the notable hardware upgrade that some fans were hoping for, it seems that the system is still enjoying some commercial success. Not only has the unit itself been selling well, but its release has also seemingly boosted Switch software…
Metroid Dread is finally here, and one of its signature additions to the series is absolutely terrifying. The E.M.M.I. robots that stalk and threaten Samus at several points across the game manage to flip the script on the galaxy’s premier bounty hunter, turning her into nearly-helpless prey. Your only hope…
Samus returns for her latest 2D adventure in Metroid Dread — the sequel to Metroid Fusion that was 19 years in the making. With any new game (especially a new Metroidvania), you’ll undoubtedly have some questions about how to play. This is where Nintendo Wire comes in! Check out all…
