I’ve been playing Overwatch on the PlayStation 4 since it launched back in 2016 — consequently, it’s probably the single game I’ve spent the most time playing since then. I don’t consider myself a die-hard Overwatch player, however — I’ve never touched the game on PC, and the only time…
Another Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament event is coming at us, and this time around it’s all about the biggest boys this massive roster’s got. This Heavyweights-only tournament is letting the scale-tipping sluggers shine, even if they won’t be winning foot races anytime soon. 【トーナメントイベント】10/18(金)から3日間、重量級ファイターのみが参加可能な「ずっしり重い！ ヘビー級トーナメント」を開催！ ズシンと響く大乱闘をお楽しみください。勝ち進むほど、豪華なスピリッツが手に入ります。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/QhGXMCOSkZ —…
Analogue’s wave of hardware accurate console clones has been critically acclaimed so far, with NES, SNES, and the Sega Genesis getting modern reinventions courtesy of the company. Next on the list? The Nintendo Game Boy. The new Analogue Pocket, which will launch in 2020 for $199, promises to play original…
Editor’s note: Today marks the 25th anniversary (in North America) of one of the most beloved RPG’s of all time — Final Fantasy VI. To celebrate, we’re sharing a piece that was originally published on the 25th anniversary in Japan. The sentiments are timeless and beloved — a reflection of…
With Color Splash being a massive improvement for the Paper Mario series, it now feels like the games are at a point of side steps rather than setbacks. For better or worse, the formula and standards have been changed. Super Paper Mario on the Wii has its fans as well…
Fishing in video games seems to be having a bit of a moment in 2019 — Fire Emblem: Three Houses features a pretty fun fishing minigame, Three Houses’ character Flayn is all over the internet as a fish-loving meme, Dragon Quest Builders has an excellent fishing-based DLC pack, and the…
If you’re like me, then the Sonic Adventure soundtracks feature some of your favorite video game tunes of all-time. Well, you’re in luck, because Tee Lopes, the composer of the Sonic Mania soundtrack, released a remix of Sonic Adventure’s “Welcome To Station Square.” The remix is an upbeat reimagining of…
If you’re a fan of Taito’s classic Bubble Bobble series of cute dino-starring arcade action, then you’re in luck — next month’s Bubble Bobble 4 Friends (a modern successor featuring 4-player co-op) will feature the original 1986 Bubble Bobble as a pack-in game for absolutely free, complete with the traditional…
In many ways, Dragon Quest XI S marks departures and enhancements for the long-running series, especially so in Japan. That said, it’s also a very true to form RPG in the traditional sense, and it’s that balancing act that helps make it such a notable addition to both its lineage…
Nintendo’s long history owes itself to many players, and among them is John Kirby. John Joseph Kirby Jr. spent a notable portion of his career championing Civil Rights with the Department of Justice. Those achievements and strides deserve admiration, but for Nintendo fans one of his finest hours was defending…
After over 19 years, Japanese developer AlphaDream has declared bankruptcy. Comprised of many former Square staffers, the studio got its start on the Game Boy Color with Koto Battle: Tengai no Moribito, a Pokémon-adjacent card battling role-playing game that already showed a willingness to experiment with traditional RPG battle systems,…
Welcome to Timeline, Nintendo Wire’s latest series, exploring the history of Nintendo’s most famous characters! Come with us as we take look at everyone’s favorite silent protagonist, Link.
In an anniversary that makes the company well over the age of any human being who’s ever lived, Nintendo celebrates its 130th birthday today, September 23rd! The company was incorporated in 1889 by Fujisaro Yamauchi as a producer of hanafuda trading cards, following a rollicking trajectory — including yakuza dealings…
Whenever a new piece of video game hardware is in development it always goes through multiple prototyping phases, which always leads to some interesting “what if?” scenarios. In most cases, however, we rarely get a close look at these early designs in practical form, which is what makes this Nintendo…
SNK is bringing out yet another mini console, but this time around it’s a little more multipurpose – a functional arcade stick, themed around the classic NEOGEO CD pad, that comes with an HDMI out and 20 included games. It’s been just over a week since the Arcade Stick Pro…