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…
Do you remember where you were when the Nintendo Wii launched? In November of 2006, Nintendo unleashed the Wii on the United States and it felt as if the entire world had gone into a frenzy. While I had been unreasonably excited for previous consoles in my life due to…
Ready to head back to the arcades? Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed a limited edition Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Memorial Blouson. This pricy retro-themed jacket made of satin fabric comes in two variations and will be available until September 3rd, 2020. The upcoming jacket is a replica of KEN ISHII’s specialized…
When a video game creator can become synonymous with their product, that’s more often than not a good sign of involvement, dedication, and passion. Such was the case with Yoshinori Ono, Producer of the Street Fighter series since 1998. Always an energetic presence at events and tournaments, Ono could be…
We’ve seen lots of prototypical content of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time surface from the Nintendo Gigaleak, not least of all the beta dungeon seen in pre-release footage. While we’ve seen the dungeon running on Nintendo 64 hardware, modder Dr. Disco (aka z64me) has now taken things a…
Set a fire in your heart, Spartan! Bear your… polygons? It seems like de-make videos are growing in popularity and becoming higher-quality with every passing day. Last week, our very own Tom Brown released an Original GameBoy de-make of Super Mario 64 that’s about as authentic as you can get!…
The Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection library is expanding once again. After previously being announced during New Game+ Expo, we now know when King of Fighters R-2 and Samurai Shodown! 2 will make their way to the Switch’s eShop – and it’s very, very soon. Starting Aug 7th(PDT), the…
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a truly magnificent game. Not only did it have the challenging platforming gameplay and dazzling visuals that the series is renowned for, but it included a gorgeous soundtrack composed by David Wise. Wise’s return to the franchise in 2014 — 18 years after his…
Sega has a hell of a stable of characters, ranging from Sonic the Hedgehog to the Dragon of Dojima. Somewhere closer to the latter though was a young kid whose courage got recognized by roosters, and set out to bring (good) morning back to the world. Billy Hatcher and the…
The video game merchandise masters at Fangamer have added Snake Rattle ‘n’ Roll merch to their Rare collection! The latest additions to the collection include a pair of enamel pins featuring the isometric platformer’s slithery protagonists, Rattle and Roll. The grandest addition, however, is a gorgeous transparent vinyl record of…
Green Boy Games developer Dana Puch will be releasing her latest 8-bit adventure title Where is My Body? on physical Game Boy cartridges by the end of Q4 2020. After pushing a successful Kickstarter campaign, Where is My Body? exceeded proposed funding by over 400% thanks to backers. While the…
James Turner is a name that many Pokémon fans have come to recognize, having most recently served as Pokémon Sword and Shield art director. Turner also has a long history with the franchise prior to the latest mainline installments, as he recently demonstrated in his latest art tribute to 2003’s…
Welcome to our latest de-make! This time, we reimagine what Super Mario 64 might have looked like if it released on the original Game Boy.
The year is 2001, the July sun is burning hot and Poké-mania is in full-swing. Pokémon Gold and Silver were released last autumn and are established classics by this point, but Trainers want more. Enter Pokémon Crystal, Generation II’s illustrious third version. Crystal introduced fresh graphical updates like animated sprites…
