Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Welcome to the start of our Nintendo Wire Home Arcade series. To celebrate my 40th birthday and the 10 year anniversary of Nintendo Wire, I’m making a childhood dream come true: building the ultimate home arcade. Preparing the Space Fast forward to today, and I’ve set aside…
In a bit of news that probably isn’t too surprising for most people, Take-Two has decided it will be delaying Grand Theft Auto VI into 2026. The new release date for the game will be May 26th, 2026, after previously being scheduled for Fall 2025. In a statement to various…
More and more information is coming to light about Super Nintendo World thanks to its official website launching. You can pour over Power-Up Band details or take a look at new art and maps, but for me, a theme park visit isn’t complete without delicious and eye-catching food. On that…
Meow we’re talking! The year is just starting but Nintendo still has a couple of games on the way to be excited for. Leading them off is the latest Wii U revival – Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. There’s still a lot we don’t know about this expanded…
The Switch is host to so many of Nintendo’s staples at this point, with blockbusters like Mario and Zelda coming out within its first year. Add on Smash, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Kirby, Splatoon’s sophomore effort, an expansive Fire Emblem, and all those Wii U ports and it’s a highly impressive…
If you simply can’t wait for Super Nintendo World’s grand opening in just one month’s time, you may want to check out the new website opened by Nintendo and Universal Studio Japan, which offers visitors a virtual tour. The interactive tour lets you navigate between the Mario Kart attraction, Yoshi’s…
Eager Animal Crossing collectors may recall the adorable set of mini-figures announced by Bandai Candy back in November 2020. The figures appeared to be only available through blind boxes (which also include confectionery) at the time of the reveal, though fans will also soon have the option to purchase the…
If you’re still using the Netflix app on Wii U and/or 3DS, it’s time to ramp up the binge watching as the service will terminate completely in just six months. The app has already been removed from the eShops, which means it can no longer be downloaded by new users…
We’re so close! In just one month, those lucky enough will finally be able to experience Super Nintendo World in Japan. There’s still so many questions we’d love to know the answers to, but thanks to Ars Technica, we now have one less to ask: They’ve acquired a Power-Up Band…
It’s no Ghost Trap or Star Stack, but any Kirby-meets-puzzles fun is welcome in my book. If that’s not enough to get you playing the upcoming Tetris 99 Maximus Cup themed to Kirby Fighters 2, have a look at the theme itself in action. Not only does it feature Fighters…
Thracia 776 may be a follow up/side story to the gripping Genealogy of the Holy War, and yet in my experience it’s the least talked about Fire Emblem by a large margin. Doesn’t help it was never localized, and yet it just doesn’t seem to grab even diehard fans. It…
We’ve been drowning in tournament events lately when it comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Yes, we got a whole set of Final Fantasy VII spirits, but seeing these smaller and routine roll-outs is exciting in its own right. Now it’s back to the past for the latest batch, hailing…
Update (5/12/23): Tears of the Kingdom NPCs use advanced version of Miis as models, just like Breath of the Wild Author: Amelia Fruzzetti A couple years back, it was discovered that the human NPCs in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild were made using an elaborated version of…
The New York Game Awards announced the nominees for its 10th anniversary iteration today, with both Nintendo juggernaut Animal Crossing: New Horizons and indie darling Hades up for Game of the Year among other awards. In addition, one of the hosts will be former Nintendo of America president…
