G-MODE has slowly but surely been reviving its back catalog of games that were once exclusive to Japanese feature phones, including fairly big names. The latest? The Atlus developed Persona 3 prequel, Aigis: The First Mission. The game is an action RPG set in 1999, ten years before the events…
In the weeks since Apple announced that it was relaxing its App Store policies regarding emulators, we’ve seen a few emulators for Nintendo systems come and go for various reasons, like iGBA being delisted for using entirely stolen code or an NES emulator that was uploaded and approved before being…
Go back in your mind to the early days of gaming. The year is 1982, Mario isn’t a household name yet, Pac-Man is taking over arcades, and you’re headed to the store to check out what’s new in the Atari library. Odds are if you were an avid video game…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
Previously announced for an English release, the Kirby: Art & Style Collection has now been given a formal release date by Viz Media. Those who love Nintendo art books or all things Dream Land won’t want to miss this: This cover reveal features a dreamy superstar! 🤩Kirby: Art &…
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is now available on Nintendo Switch! We’ve captured nearly six minutes of gameplay footage showcasing the retro minigames. Have a look at Mario and Sonic in action in a variety of challenges! Learn more about Mario & Sonic at the Olympic…
Nintendo has revealed that a pastry chef-themed Shy Guy and a Toad in a pit crew outfit are the next playable characters headed to mobile game Mario Kart Tour. Shy Guy (Pastry Chef) and Toad (Pit Crew) will join Peach (Vacation) as new drivers debuting during this week’s Paris Tour…
A new Mario & Sonic title is upon us, and as has been the case for past entries, some events allow other members of the characters’ casts get in on the Olympic Games. Each of these characters is limited to their specific event, and not every event gets a guest….
Before Super Smash Bros. Brawl shattered everyone’s minds, Mario and Sonic met on a different stage. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games kicked off what’s become a solid series of event based minigames, heightened by these two gaming legends and their extended casts. Though the novelty of these two…
Now Atlus has shared its first lengthy look at Persona 5 Scramble gameplay, it’s time to start seeing regular trailers focusing on each of the characters up until the game’s February 20th launch in Japan. First up is naturally Joker, the protagonist and Smash Bros. alumni himself. In the trailer…
Update: Nintendo has followed up the initial announcement of the Terry broadcast with a statement that “…there are no announcements regarding any unrevealed fighters” for this stream. At 45 minutes long, it’ll be interesting to see what is covered beyond the expected move set, music, stage, and Spirits. That Tweet and…
Pokémon Sword and Shield have hit store shelves and the Nintendo Switch eShop and we now have a solid look at which Pokémon can and cannot be obtained in the games. The games are making series history by being the first mainline Pokémon titles to not have every single existing…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
The Brits love Luigi, apparently: Luigi’s Mansion 3 has become the fastest-selling Switch game of 2019 in the UK, beating out both Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Maker 2 to hold a speedy sales record (for at least a couple weeks until Pokémon comes along). The lean, green, fighting machine’s…
