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…
Welcome to Amiibo Showdown! Each week, amiibo fanatics Amiibo Jason and Hero TJ go head-to-head to discuss which amiibo is superior. On today’s episode, it’s the battle of the 8-Bit amiibo!
While things have been quiet for North America, Japan and the UK have both seen Animal Crossing amiibo cards make a comeback. Presumed to have been leftover stock of Series 1, 2, 3, 4, and Welcome amiibo cards; these orders came and went for the most part. While it certainly…
You’ve seen Rob Heiret’s name if you’ve unlocked K.K. Slider in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Every time the famous musician strikes up a tune on Saturday, the game’s credits play and names and companies from all over the world scroll by. Yesterday, Rob began tweeting snippets about his time working…
This past weekend, Epic Games hosted another live concert and featured DJs Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki, and deadmau5. Prior to Friday’s event, everyone was abuzz over the trailer promoting this Party Royale set — and it wasn’t due to the guest list, but the inclusion of a Nintendo character. Who…
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, the global strategy game developed by Firaxis and published by 2K, has received a new update that brings with it the New Frontier Pass, the game’s version of a season pass. This new season pass will bring players new civilizations, game modes, leaders, and more throughout…
With the recent incredible success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it’s hard to imagine that anyone that has a Switch right now NOT owning the game. At this point, the franchise feels mainstream, but some might not believe that for a long time it was actually rather divisive, with some…
If you’re 18 or older and you’re looking to break into gaming journalism, look no further! The Nintendo Wire team is looking to expand and we’d love to hear from you. Read all of the requirements stated on this page to get the full scope of what you need to…
The past few years have seen a resurgence of indie games with their own take on the Pokémon formula. Some, like Temtem, went the MMO route, letting players interact in the game world. Others, like Disc Creatures, went all-in with the retro aesthetic. Now we have Cassette Beasts, which has…
Jason and Lauren unbox and review the gorgeous Animal Crossing products that Hori recently released for the Nintendo Switch in our latest video! You can pick up the Switch accessories at Play-Asia. Save 5% with code NINWIRE at checkout on orders of $20 or more! Please keep in mind that…
A longtime fixture held within E3 events is Ubisoft’s press conference. Usually a mix of game reveals and live performance (thank you Just Dance), they know how to put on a show for fans. As this year will not see an E3 and Nintendo Direct style digital presentations are on…
For many around the world, May 10th was Mother’s Day, and even if you weren’t able to celebrate in person there are still ways to show your appreciation and love. If these shared screenshots are anything to go by, that includes settling it in Smash. 【きょうの一枚】5月10日は母の日。きびしくてやさしいお母さん、いつもありがとう。#スマブラSP #スマブラ画 #母の日 pic.twitter.com/wCPCdqyjgx…
In the wake of E3’s cancellation and the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, there have been more than a few alternative digital events cropping up to showcase news and announcements from the gaming industry. Now another has made an appearance – Guerrilla Collective. Focusing on smaller publishers and indie developers, Guerrilla Collective…
