In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
In the years since Nintendo walked away from its deal with Sony to create a disc-based add-on for the Super Nintendo, there have been lingering questions about whether or not Sony ever got to develop anything for the platform. While we initially didn’t even think the console had been made,…
Wave 1 of the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack is now available to download, adding Aegislash, Mega Rayquaza, Mimikyu, new avatar items, and more to the game. Players who pre-purchased the DLC can download the update immediately, while those who have yet to buy it can access the DLC from…
The latest issue of Famitsu has confirmed that several features are making a return in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition when it launches on Nintendo Switch in North America in March. Thanks to translations by BlackKite on Twitter, we now know a few notable features include: A roster of 29 playable…
The UG can be a lonely place without a partner, and if you find yourself pulled into the Reaper’s Game without a friend to count on, Square Enix might just have a solution. Announced in the wake of The World Ends With You coming to Switch, an official Mr. Mew…
In the Nintendo Direct Mini that was released today, we got the first look at SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy for the Switch. SNK, makers of the long-running King of Fighters series of fighting games, have made an all-female fighter before in the form of SNK Gals’ Fighter on the…
First announced back in May 2016, First 4 Figures has finally completed its take on Samus Aran in her Varia Suit from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. That year and a half has brought revisions and a more blinged out version of Samus sporting LED lights with the exclusive version, as…
Azure Striker Gunvolt is always going to be one of those games I find an excuse to go back to, and this holiday season Inti Creates gifted me with a pretty great excuse. Previously seen in the game’s Steam version, Christmas Mode will be available on Nintendo Switch for two…
Everyone here on the Nintendo Wire team is continuing to celebrate the holiday season. And we can’t think of any better way to do that today than by offering a small gift — from us to you! The kind and talented folks over at Build-A-Bear sent us another beary wonderful…
First 4 Figures has been releasing a steady stream of gaming statues over the past year, ranging from Crash Bandicoot, The Legend of Zelda’s Link and many more. Today, First 4 Figures and Yacht Club Games revealed that Shovel Knight would be the next character to receive the treatment with…
After the success of the Pokémon plushes available at Build-A-Bear throughout the year, it’s no surprise to see Nintendo offering more characters through the popular chain. Announced just a moment ago on Twitter, Nintendo’s given us a peek at a few of the characters ready to be purchased right this…
While leaked images from Famitsu last week already revealed a December 21st release date for Fire Emblem Warriors’s upcoming Fates-themed DLC pack, Nintendo of America has confirmed today that the 21st will be when players can expect the content to drop in the U.S. Along with the official release date,…
Call me strange, but I love a good title screen. A lot of my favorites — Ocarina of Time, Final Fantasy VI, EarthBound — have intros that leave an impression, backed by a nice tune or jingle. When I played the first Xenoblade Chronicles over five years ago, I was…
Update #2: An official notice regarding the update has appeared in the app. Take a look at the English announcement below: Update: The Japanese Pocket Camp page has released the full image of the upcoming gardening update. Not only will you be able to plant a beautiful bed…
