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…
After the ring leader of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, Joker, made his debut on Nintendo’s CPSIA page for amiibo last week, we knew that his release date partner, Hero (from Dragon Quest series), would follow. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait too long as it’s now official! Dragon Quest…
Oops! After causing a social media buzz, the listing for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Nintendo Switch has been removed. Clicking the link now will take you to a generic Amazon error page. Regardless, the Loftwing is out of Skyloft (or Fi out of Master Sword) and now…
Another controller option is on its way for Nintendo Switch and it might be one of the most colorful yet. This new HORIDPAD Mini offers a smaller take on the HORIPAD, a controller that I’ve gotten a lot of use out of since it released. While it’s wired and lacks…
For those of you who are already handling orders or planning to take on the role of a barista in the near future, Pokémon Café Mix will soon be adding more to the menu. As per usual, with the addition of a new lineup of regular orders to complete comes…
Starting tomorrow, the Fire Emblem Heroes Choose Your Legends 4 winner will finally arrive, bringing a quartet of Three Houses characters to the game in their older, wartime designs. The bulk of these are the lords Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude; and with the help of Lysithea, they’ve put together a…
Last week we saw that Sports Story’s official Nintendo page had shifted its release date from “Summer 2020” to “TBD,” and today Sidebar Games has made their own official statement on the matter. Bad news confirmed: Sports Story is now delayed per a new ‘trailer’ that’s really just the game’s…
Splatoon 2 is bringing back both a riddle for the ages and its trademark online events this weekend with the return of the Chicken vs. Egg Splatfest. Part of that rerun means new Off the Hook art of Pearl and Marina paired to the theme, giving us an eternal recurrence…
The gaming community has seen many cancellations this year in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with scheduled events as huge as E3, EVO, and San Diego Comic-Con sadly facing the ax in 2020. Fortunately, speedrun fanatics can still enjoy Summer Games Done Quick this year, as the charity…
Another Indie World presentation is on the way from Nintendo! This time around it’ll be airing at 9 a.m. PT on August 18th and it promises 20 minutes of news on indie games heading to Nintendo Switch. The next #IndieWorld Showcase is headed your way! Tune in on Tuesday,…
You can now pre-order the Kirby’s Dream Land plushes from the Muteki Collection at Play-Asia. Save 5% on orders over $20 when using the code NINWIRE at checkout. A new line of plushes featuring our favorite pink, puffy, and powerful hero is on the way and it’s all about doing…
During yesterday’s Dragon Ball FighterZ Show the focus was placed firmly on the game’s online competitive roadmap, but as promised a new trailer dropped revealing the next playable character. Oft requested and one of the series’ oldest characters (both in and out of universe), it’s none other than the Turtle…
Here we go again! Strap on your tinfoil hats and get ready to speculate! Earlier this morning, Amazon UK has posted a listing for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Nintendo Switch. Not a lot of information can be found in the listing other than a £69.99 price point,…
