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…
The most extraordinary stories are often those of people you’ve never heard of, even though by all accounts you absolutely should have. Owe Bergsten is one such person — head of Bergsala, distributor of Nintendo games throughout Scandinavia (and the only non-Nintendo owned distributor of Nintendo games in the world),…
Sonic the Hedgehog will finally be springing onto cinema screens throughout the US on February 14th next year, and the blue blur’s new redesign has gone down well with most fans since it debut last month. This newfound love has even made its way into the modding community, with Lady…
Just when it seemed like the year was going to end without any new SNES titles added to the Nintendo Switch Online collection, Nintendo dropped a surprise announcement that six more titles will be coming December 12. Four of the titles are SNES games: Star Fox 2 Super Punch-Out!! Kirby…
Check out all of our Zelda themed de-makes from the past two years!
The Mother series celebrated 30 years in 2019, a significant milestone for a series that has touched the heart of so many. And to celebrate, Sony Music is releasing a special 30th Anniversary vinyl soundtrack on Christmas in Japan. Going for 5,500 yen (a bit over $50), the set collects…
Earlier today, NISA dropped the bombshell that the latest localized entry in the Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series would be heading to Switch, leading to equal parts rejoicing and hesitation from fans. Unlike many JRPG series, which tend to be self-contained even if they have a number…
After debuting last year, Fire Emblem Expo is officially coming back to Japan. Fittingly titled Fire Emblem Expo II, the event will call fans to Zepp Namba in Osaka to celebrate the memories, music, and more of Nintendo’s flagship strategy series. https://www.intsys.co.jp/works/FEexpo2/video/expo2019.mp4 Those in attendance will be able…
Break out the cake and confetti, because it’s time to celebrate! Nintendo’s illustrious GameCube console came out in North America on this day in 2001, where its sublime purple hues, colorful face buttons, and portable shape made it stand out from its bulkier competition. In more seriousness, the GameCube is…
With Pokémon Sword & Shield finally in our hands, we want to show our appreciation for the all-new games! This latest de-make shows our reimagined version of Pokémon Shield on the Game Boy Color. Check it out – and enjoy this fun mix of modern and old school!
Just three days remain until the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch, and while the fan community’s reaction to these games has been very mixed, we know there are plenty out there still thrilled to set off on a brand-new Pokémon adventure! I (and the rest of…
We’re in the homestretch now: Only four days left until Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch launch worldwide. So far, online reaction to these games has been very mixed, but we know there are plenty out there very excited to embark on a brand-new Pokémon adventure! I (and the…
Can it be? Just five days left until Pokémon Sword and Shield hit store shelves? It’s true! The next mainline installments in the Pokémon series are almost upon us, and we’re so close to getting to experience a brand-new set of Pokémon, the fresh, new Galar region, and any other…
