November 14th, 2016 0
Hands-on | NES Classic Edition Unboxing
Amiibo Jason goes hands-on with the NES Classic Edition in our latest unboxing video!
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Nightdive Studios claims it’s ready to tackle Xbox 360 and PS3 remasters
In a recent discussion with VGC, Nightdive Studios bosses Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman have stated that they feel the company is ready to start tackling Xbox 360 and PS3 remasters. While the company has made a name for itself remastering games from the sixth console generation and earlier, including…
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Nintendo shares brief look at Switch 2’s ‘C’ button ahead of tomorrow’s Direct
I can’t believe we’re this eager to get Switch 2 news out, but Nintendo has shared a brief look at the Switch 2’s brand-new “C” button ahead of tomorrow’s Direct. On the Nintendo Today app, the latest hype video for the Switch 2 gave us a seven-second look at the…
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BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 Week 1 ROM finally dumped after 28 years
In an astonishing turn of events, the ROM for BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 Week 1 has finally been discovered and dumped for preservation. Over the weekend, LuigiBlood (famous for their preservation efforts and Nintendo Direct leaks) announced that they were finally able to secure a copy of the previously…
November 14th, 2016 0
Nintendo Wire’s favorite Mario Kart tracks
Not counting remasters, there have been nearly 150 unique tracks across all 8 Mario Kart titles. Trying to pick favorites out of a pool of contenders that vast – especially with this series’ consistently high quality – is harder than 3-starring every cup at 200cc. We adore this series, though,…
November 13th, 2016 0
Former Sony chairman discusses the cancelled SNES PlayStation add-on
Categories: Uncategorized, Retro
Nintendo’s long and storied history is filled with legendary moments, but few compare to the drama that unfolded upon the advent of CD-ROM technology in the early ’90s. Despite being a new media form that other companies were capitalizing on with the likes of the Sega CD and 3DO, Nintendo…
November 11th, 2016 0
Nintendo reassures fans that more NES Classic Editions are coming to stores
The NES Classic Edition is proving to be a hot item! Retailers across the country have sold out of the micro machine both online and at brick and mortar stores causing frustrated shoppers and online scalpers to emerge. Nintendo, in an attempt to reassure its fans, took to Twitter to…
November 11th, 2016 0
First impressions of the Famicom Mini
Categories: Merchandise, Retro
With some of you dear readers either getting your hands on an NES Classic Edition or scurrying to get one from a store or Amazon today, I managed to get my own hands on its overseas equivalent. I’m proud to present the Famicom Classic Mini! This little plug and play…
November 10th, 2016 0
eShop Update: Week of 11/10/16 (North America)
This week in the Nintendo eShop: A double dose of SteamWorld adventures, Kutar gets a job, and X returns to bust some renegade Reploid rumps with BFF Zero. Abysmal sales continue this week in the Nintendo eShop as we slowly creep towards the holiday season. The most noteworthy deal of…
November 9th, 2016 0
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles spreads onto Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow
Make sure your t-Virus vaccinations are up to date: Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is set to infect Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released back in 2007 on the Wii, Umbrella Chronicles is an on-rails shooter that chronicles (heh) the Umbrella Corporation’s meddling throughout the Resident Evil series as…
November 9th, 2016 0
Rhythm Heaven Fever spreads onto Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow
Ready those thermometers and guzzle down some NyQuil: Rhythm Heaven Fever is spreading onto Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released back in 2012 on the Wii, Fever is the third game in Nintendo’s charmingly quirky Rhythm Heaven series and second one to wash up onto western shores. For the uninitiated,…
November 9th, 2016 0
Mega Man X3 beams onto New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Consoles tomorrow
Strap on your Mega Busters and unmount those Z-Sabers: Mega Man X3 is air dashing its way onto Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released back in 1996, X3 is the third and last game in the Mega Man X series to appear on the SNES. Continuing the awesome action gameplay…
November 9th, 2016 0
Four long-lost Satellaview Kirby games discovered after 20 years
One of the most fascinating peripherals in Nintendo’s history is the Satellaview. A satellite modem that interpreted radio signal data, several interesting Nintendo games were made just to be played in the short fixed “Super Famicom Hour” in which they were transmitted. While many of these games were lost to…
November 7th, 2016 0
Nintendo Wire’s favorite SNES RPGs
Few consoles boast a library of role-playing experiences as deep and vast as that of the Super Nintendo. Over its seven year lifespan, Nintendo’s second major home system became home to many of the most beloved RPGs of all time. Mostly Japanese-developed, these adventures range from the brilliant refinement of…
November 4th, 2016 0
Blaster Master Zero coming to 3DS in Spring 2017
Not every NES game from back in the day has been venerated with the respect it deserves. Case in point: Sunsoft’s Blaster Master series, a small yet loved franchise of run and gun platformers beginning in 1988. While the game spawned a few spinoffs and sequels, only one game (a…
