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…
Our latest de-make is here and it’s a return to Hyrule — but this time with a more 16-bit flavor. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is reimagined for the Game Boy Advance, with a short little jaunt through some key locations from Adult Link’s timeline. Give it a…
Tingle has never starred in his own game in North America, but he has a history of Nintendo DS games in Japan and Europe. The Tingle games are definitely some of Nintendo’s stranger projects, as the final entry sees Tingle enter a Wizard of Oz-like storybook where he has to…
The launch of Mega Man X Legacy Collection is imminent and the collected soundtrack has started popping up at stores across Japan. Usually these releases feature interesting behind-the-scenes interviews, rare tracks and more, but this particular album features a very curious tease… As pieces together by Rockman Corner, the composer’s…
Captain Toad has finally made his trek to the Nintendo Switch and 3DS! To celebrate, we uploaded a new de-make last week that takes the good Cap’n back in time to the NES. I’m here to delve into the various thought processes that went into making the video, which you…
Three years ago today, the world lost one of the most beloved game creators of all time, as the legendary Satoru Iwata passed away. Iwata was cherished by audiences worldwide for his humorous skits during Directs, his programming genius in his earlier years, and for being a passionate and genial…
Our Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom Shonen Jump Version just arrived from Japan, and we couldn’t wait to get our hands on the little golden treasure. While we can appreciate the fact that the compact system sports 20 classic games, one of the main reasons we’ve been so hyped to own…
Nintendo has always been known for its crazy ideas. Some of them work, like the two screen novelty of the DS, or the motion control that debuted with the Wii. Some of Nintendo’s risks, however, don’t work at all. The Virtual Boy is the classic example of a hardware innovation…
At the end of last week we released our latest de-make video, this time featuring the adventurous Captain Toad, who is making his way to the Nintendo Switch and 3DS later this week! We took him in the opposite direction, all the way back to Nintendo’s first home console, and…
In a month, players and fans from around the world will come together for Evo 2018, the world’s largest fighting game tournament. Hosting eight games and thousands of players across its weekend, the final results for registration leaderboards are up. Evo 2018 Final Leaderboard Update July#1 DragonBall FighterZ#2 Street…
If you missed out on the original Nintendo micro console that shattered store expectations, we’ve got good news for you. Best Buy has announced the NES Classic Edition will be back on store shelves this Friday, June 29th! The system, featuring 30 NES titles, is a hot collectible and will…
Sometimes one has to wonder just how much stuff in their house can pertain to a particular brand or company. Evidently, Sega does the same, as the company has announced that it will be releasing scented candles based on its Dreamcast and Mega Drive consoles. On Facebook, the company has…
Nintendo fans have been clamoring for the Virtual Console — or its equivalent — on the Switch ever since its release last year. Well folks, it finally looks like we have an official answer, and it comes directly from Reggie Fils-Aimé himself! As many people have already guessed, the launch…
