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…
Fans of baseball, simulators and really large numbers might want to take note: Baseball Simulator 1000 is coming to the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow! Originally released back in 1989, Baseball Simulator 1000 plays exactly as the title would suggest. Players partake in full-length seasons with six teams…
Fans of spiky blue hairdos rejoice: The Legend of the Mystical Ninja is coming to the North American New 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow! An often underappreciated hidden gem of the SNES era, The Legend of the Mystical Ninja is an action adventure game built on a foundation of two different…
Welcome back to the Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles about history, characters, players and more, in hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future champ,…
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…
The recently released 5.0 update to Dolphin – a popular Gamecube and Wii software emulator – brings an exciting new feature to many Nintendo classics. Tucked in among an immense number of audio, visual, control and gameplay refinements is the introduction of proper, native support for HTC Vive and Oculus…
As we reported earlier this week, Super Mario Bros. 3 speedrunner Mitch Fowler was to appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and show off his skills. And on Friday night, he did so, appearing on the first iteration of the show’s new “Three-Legged Race” segment. Fowler was not…
The trailer, which was released mid-June, shows clips from an upcoming fanmade animated short film inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. From the looks of this trailer, the creators have really tried to grasp the atmosphere of the game, and it has many fans excited! Some fans are…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Qbby conjures another box on the Nintendo 3DS, Mario and friends seek out the legendary seven stars on the Wii U Virtual Console, and Marin summons the Wind Fish for battle in the latest Hyrule Warriors Legends DLC. Fans of demon fusing and dungeon…
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….
UPDATE: Super Mario RPG is now live on the North American eShop! Enjoy the launch trailer below! Fans of classic SNES RPGs should start jumping for joy, as Super Mario RPG is arriving on the Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow! Originally released in 1996, Super Mario RPG was the first…
This Friday night, famed speedrunner, Mitch Fowler will be a guest on The Late Show with Steven Colbert to perform a live Super Mario Bros. 3 speedrun in front of a live studio audience. Mitch is currently the world record holder for Any% in Super Mario Bros. 3. He uses…
If you’ve yet to redeem WarioWare: Touched! from your My Nintendo rewards page, be sure to do it soon: the game is scheduled to be retired this Friday. WarioWare: Touched! was first released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, bringing touch controls and other new gameplay styles to the franchise…
