Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
Mages’ Science Adventure series is one of the most well-regarded visual novel sagas out there – we just sung the praises of the recently localized Robotics;Notes – but the game that started it all is Steins;Gate, and in a recent live-stream the developer announced some exciting plans for the series….
Good news for those of you who have yet to dive into the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Target has announced that it will be giving away a bonus Tom Nook themed journal for anyone who purchases a copy of the game on November 1st. Your island adventure awaits!…
This is your last call to armor up before entering the planet Aether! For any Metroid Prime series fan wanting to show off their favorite esteemed heroine bounty hunter at home, now is your last chance to pre-order a Varia Suit armor replica from First 4 Figures. Pre-orders for the…
A new week, a new Arcade Archives release from HAMSTER Co. Today, it’s not only a classic title from the ‘80s, but also a sports game. Before the yearly FIFA games, there was just plain ole SOCCER. “SOCCER” is a sports game released by Nintendo in 1985. Play matches against…
Announced back in July, Supermarket Shriek now has a release date for its screaming appearance on Nintendo Switch. That date is today! A Couch Co-op Experience Like No Other Propel our two heroes through supermarkets, shops and boutiques using their wild, incomprehensible screams! Man Screams: Kart turns left! Goat…
Halloween is approaching all our Nook Island Getaways! While candy, pumpkins, and new clothes are for sale, there’s one other pair of additions that’ll make the holiday extra frightful. For the first time since launch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has added new skin and eye colors to add that extra…
Inti Creates is ready to give the world more of its flagship action series, or at least they will be in about a month’s time. Today it was announced that Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 will be showcased at the Digital Games Expo in Akihabara, Tokyo. Azure Striker Gunvolt 3…
Following up on an adjustment previously announced for Japan, it looks like single Joy-Con controllers are indeed seeing a price drop in the west. This will only apply for Neon Blue and Neon Red, Left and Right respectively, and will place them at $39.99 starting November 9th. Starting on…
The Twilight Wings series of Pokémon anime shorts that focused on the residents of Sword & Shield’s Galar region wrapped up back in August, but it turns out one more episode is on the way. As announced by The Pokémon Company, the staff that worked on the prior episodes are…
The Drawn to Life series was one of the most unique uses of the DS’s strengths, letting the player doodle up various game elements in a side-scrolling platformer. Unfortunately only three games were ever released – the original, a licensed Spongebob spin-off, and a sequel to the original which also…
I’ve made no secret of my love of competitive puzzle games here on Nintendo Wire. From Nintendo’s own efforts, like Dr. Mario and Yoshi’s Cookie, to the back-and-forth of Puyo Puyo; it’s a genre that more often than not blends fun visuals and sound design with gameplay that’s deeper than…
IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog comic has been going strong since it rebooted the blue blur’s adventures on the page back in early 2018. If you’ve been interested in checking it out, you might want to keep an eye on this new announcement from the publisher. On June 8th, 2021, IDW…
