Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
In just a couple weeks Fire Emblem Heroes will be celebrating its 4th anniversary. There’s sure to be the expected Orbs and events aplenty to mark the occasion. That isn’t the only recurring tradition for the mobile game on the way, though. It’s once again time for Choose Your Legends,…
Oh Balloon Fight, you NES darling. One of Nintendo’s early successes, it’s managed to keep a lower profile than most recognizable titles in their portfolio. Sure it’s available on pretty much every Nintendo system since the GameCube (thanks Animal Crossing!), but it just never became a notable franchise even with…
Funko’s announcement extravaganza branded as Funko Fair has kicked off this week. The nine-day, product reveal event is officially announcing a variety of Funko products that were leaked last year, including a particular group of Pokémon Funko POP!s. Here’s our first look at the Pikachu (Attack Stance), Meowth, Psyduck, and…
Everyone here at Nintendo Wire is celebrating Super Smash Bros.’ 22nd birthday today! And to do that, we thought it would be fun to unbox the original Smash 64 from Japan. Have a look at our blast from the past unboxing:
Debuting on the Nintendo Switch back in June of last year, Ninjala has quickly become a mainstay on many players’ consoles. The free-to-play ninja brawler is an interesting take on the online arena battle formula that features adorable characters, a plethora of customization options, and hosting collab events like the…
We may be nearly through January already, but 2021 is still really young! To celebrate the dawn of another trip around the sun for our big ‘ol space marble, the official Play Nintendo site has shared some new activities and crafts to share with friends and family. From…
UPDATE (Friday, January 22nd, 2021): The soundtrack is now available to pre-order (for $34.99) on Square Enix’s online store for North America. Square Enix has announced that the soundtrack for the vibrantly colorful and wonderfully trippy 3D platformer from the minds of Sonic creators Yuji Naka and Naoto Oshima, Balan…
We’ve reported on all manner of gaming-themed Lego Ideas sets in the past, showcasing concepts that feature the likes of Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, and more. Today, we’d like to shine a light on a Lego Ideas set that’s themed after one of this writer’s favorite franchises: Metroid….
It’s time to get your rhythm on with some new merch themed after the hit Indie rhythm game Crypt of the NecroDancer! Announced via a tweet from the game’s official Twitter, these rhythmic new items are sure to make any fan of the series dance for joy. The first bit…
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Pokémon GO and the Pokémon franchise’s 25th anniversary, and to celebrate, there will be a big event to kick off the festivities in the form of the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto. Before then, we have a countdown celebration with monsters from the Johto…
There have been quite a few Kingdom Hearts Nendoroids released over the years, with new figures having been announced as recently as last November. Well, it’s time to clear even more space off your shelves, because Goodsmile has confirmed that two more chibi Guardians of Light are on their way!…
Along with the strategy gameplay and astronomical numbers, the Disgaea series is known for its cast of quirky characters. While we’ve gotten glimpses and voice actors for Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny’s own batch, this latest trailer dedicates itself to showing the game’s core cast. Though the sprites…
