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…
Few systems are as universally known and recognized as the Nintendo Entertainment System. The iconic design and timeless games have been a fixture of culture for over thirty years, with the most recent reminder of the long held fondness was the line of mostly NES inspired Vans that came out…
Welcome to Collectors Corner! Each week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the special editions of consoles and other Nintendo merchandise that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo’s special editions have stood out to me, and I’m excited to share that passion with you all….
You heard that right, folks: The Wii U Virtual Console is finally getting its first batch of TurboGrafx-16 games! Starting tomorrow, players will be able to download the classics Bonk’s Adventure, New Adventure Island and R-Type. As the title would suggest, Bonk’s Adventure follows the prehistoric adventures of Bonk: a…
The 1989 Capcom classic beat ’em up, Final Fight, will be available for download via the Nintendo Virtual Console tomorrow. The game follows three different characters named Mike Haggar, Cody and Guy who are on a quest to save a young girl named Jessica, who was mysteriously kidnapped one day….
Good news Mega Man fans! Both Mega Man X and Mega Man 7 will be released on European New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Consoles this Thursday! Originally released on the SNES back in 1995, Mega Man 7 was the first game in the numbered series to step away from its 8-bit…
Good news, Pokéfans! VIZ Media has announced that it will publish the Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire arc of the Pokémon Adventures manga in English. The arc will be collect in mini-volume length, similar to previous releases for the Black & White and X & Y arcs. It’s unknown whether VIZ will…
In case you somehow haven’t noticed, Pokémon fever is at an all time high right now, with Pokémon GO taking the world by storm and the upcoming Sun & Moon seeing continual exciting news updates. Seemingly in response to all of this, Nintendo of Europe is discounting the three classic…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
One of the most important games when it comes to the story of the Metroid franchise is Metroid 2, as it ends where Super Metroid begins – a small baby Metroid hatches and ends up viewing Samus as its parent. This scene, and the eradication of the creatures from their…
It’s always inspiring to see the selflessness of charity spring up and flourish through the power of video games and their community, and no group does it with style quite like Games Done Quick. This collective hosts multiple events each year to raise money via donation drives spurred on by…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: 7th Dragon III Code: VFD swoops onto the 3DS, The Legend of the Mystical Ninja sneaks onto New 3DS Virtual Consoles, and Tumblestone…umm…tumbles (they can’t all be winners) on the Wii U. I’ll be honest, it’s not a great week for deals. You can…
Martial arts students tired of waxing Mr. Miyagi’s car take note: Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll is coming to the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow! You play as Shaolin monk Ryuhi on a journey through China to reclaim the stolen scrolls of Hiryu-no-Ken from mysterious evildoers. It’s a…
