The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of leaks and speculation, with alleged images, specs, and rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 dominating the gaming news cycle. Until Nintendo officially announces something about the much-anticipated console, this flurry of speculation is likely to continue. With that said, let’s continue…
In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will present you with a tough choice right out the gate – or out the case, as it were. Even Turtwig and Chimchar fans know that in Sinnoh there’s a little favoritism towards a proud little penguin, no doubt due to its omnipresence in…
Every few years or so, I find myself adding another farming-sim adventure to my gaming library. This year brings a brand new adventure to the Story of Seasons (Bokujō Monogatari) franchise. Sure, last year we saw the release of Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town – a nostalgic reunion…
UPDATE: Funimation has confirmed that rather than being a straight adaptation of the games, it will be a “new story that has never been told before with unique characters from the ‘Kiseki’ series.” A new game is also in development based on the anime, though it’s not confirmed if it…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Today we’re discussing some awesome new merch: Bowser’s Airship Playset from Jakks Pacific and three new Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo. Check it out! Read our written articles on the topics here: New Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo announced Bowser’s Airship Playset announced…
The new ‘Amai Kaori’ line of merch, which is the Japanese name for the in-game Sweet Scent move, features a soft pastel art style with Fairy- and Grass-type Pokémon accompanied by Pikachu, Eevee, and Yamper, all with a literal sweet scent applied to the items themselves. The refreshingly cute line…
Indie developer ARTDINK is no stranger to city simulation games. Their long-running series A-Train has been gliding steadily down the track for nearly four decades now, and its latest entry A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism will soon be rolling into the station on Nintendo Switch. Get your boarding pass ready…
Update: You can now pre-order the Arle & Carbuncle Nendoroid at Play-Asia. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! We’ve seen the Arle & Carbuncle Nendoroid from concept to prototype to final make, and now these adventuring cuties are available to pre-order through the US Good…
Mario Day may not be until this Wednesday, but that hasn’t stopped Jakks Pacific from announcing a new playset from the mustachioed plumber’s universe. The new Super Mario Bowser’s Airship playset was announced via Twitter and it’s a surprisingly detailed recreation of its in-game inspiration. The Deluxe Bowser’s…
After several months of delays, it’s finally time for Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World to open to the public! Overnight, Universal Studios Japan and Nintendo announced that next Thursday, March 18th will be the official grand opening. Ya-hoo! The new grand opening date for #SuperNintendoWorld at Universal Studios…
Previously, we reported just one day after the 3DS’ 10th anniversary that Nintendo was planning to end support for the family of systems’ repairs beginning this March 31st in its home territory of Japan. While that seemingly gave customers enough time to still send in their broken units for restoration,…
We’ve been ‘Woo-hoo!’ing since last September when the Super Mario 35th Anniversary celebrations began, but the fun is almost over. March 31st will be here before you know it, but before that comes a different day to remember – Mar10 Day! If you want to kick off the festivities a…
Trying to track any Dragon Ball power levels is a Twitter war waiting to happen. One of the only safe bets is that Goku is going to climb himself up to the top by exponentially shattering his previous limits, unlocking a new form, and then have that minimized by some…
