What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Well folks, the time is here! Black Friday has arrived… on Thursday, naturally. Down below you’ll find Nintendo Wire’s list of fantastic deals on a variety of items all related to gaming in one way or another, ones that we’ve specially handpicked just for you this holiday season! Make sure…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Mario makes his mobile debut, Shantae gets her groove back, and Excitebots move out on the Virtual Console. It’s another slow day in the eShop sales department. For Wii U owners, both Soul Axiom and 3Souls are being offered at a 50% discount. While…
Excitebots, roll out! Trick Racing is blasting onto Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released on the Wii back in 2009, Excitebots is the fourth entry in Nintendo’s underappreciated Excite series. A unique blend of racing and party games, this wacky pseudo sequel to Excite Truck combines animal themed robot…
Anime and video games have always had somewhat of an interesting relationship, and one can only imagine that that was even more true back when the game industry was just a newborn in entertainment. Akira remains one of the most recognizable manga and anime series to date, so despite this…
Even the most die-hard Smash Bros. players, those that prefer to play For Glory, must have some fondness for the randomized chaos that items bring to the game. There’s nothing like seeing a Pokéball spawn in the middle of the arena and adding another layer of tension to the already…
An interesting fact that has circulated about the legendary game developer Shigeru Miyamoto is that he loves to guess the length of random objects he finds. He’s even been known to carry a tape measure everywhere he goes to see how close his guess was to the actual length. Now,…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Harvey and friends make a trip to camp New Leaf, Firebrand takes a break from harassing naked knights, and Samus’ most controversial adventure gets an-Other shot in the limelight. It’s a dismal day in the sales department, though that’s to be expected after the…
Lance, sword, axes says shoot!: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is invading Wii U Virtual Consoles today! Originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2009, Shadow Dragon is an enhanced retelling of the first-ever tactical role-playing game in the Fire Emblem franchise from back in the 8-bit days of the NES….
Sharpen those lances and iron your boxer briefs: Firebrand swoops onto New 3DS Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released on the SNES back in 1994, Demon’s Crest is a surprisingly deep Metroid-esque platformer with mild RPG elements that’s hard to top. Players follow the underworldly misadventures of Firebrand: a relentless red…
Charge your plasma beams and boot up those Varia Suits: Samus returns on Wii U Virtual consoles tomorrow! Originally released on the Wii back in 2010, Other M is, universally, the most hated game in the Metroid franchise. Most of the game’s criticism focused on its overdrawn, melodramatic story and…
According to three separate sources close to EuroGamer, Nintendo looks to be preparing a GameCube Virtual Console on the upcoming Switch. Triple-A titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi’s Mansion and Super Smash Bros. Melee are apparently already being prepped and there are talks of the original Animal Crossing coming as…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Endless Mario courses on the go, advanced tactical warfare in your living room, and final call for Black Friday digital deals. Nintendo’s Black Friday Cyber Sale continues this week with up to 50% savings on a wide selection of fantastic games, from Nintendo heavy…
Hey everybody, welcome back to Collectors Corner! Every other week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the Nintendo consoles, merchandise, and collectibles that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo has held a special place in my heart, and has inspired me to collect and do…
