Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
Initially released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010 (followed by a Nintendo 3DS port in 2013 and a digital release for the Nintendo Wii U in 2015 and 2016), Donkey Kong Country Returns will now be getting a high-definition version for the Nintendo Switch. Launching on Thursday, January 16th, 2025,…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
Amazon Japan has updated its site with several brand new Switch cases featuring art from Mario Kart, Splatoon, ARMS and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. These cases appear to be manufactured by Nintendo itself and not a third party like HORI or PDP. The smaller cases run…
Welcome to the Daily Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled…
Another fiscal year has come and gone for Nintendo and the company’s investor website has been updated with some new documentation. Considering last year’s reports announced the March 2017 release of the Switch (then known as the NX) and a Breath of the Wild focused E3 2016, the PDFs this…
Developer Nicalis took to Twitter to announce that along with Cave Story+’s release on the Switch this June, “a few unannounced goodies” would also be included with the game. Also featuring an image of an old school looking instruction booklet, the tweet has raised the hype level for the nostalgia-driven…
In the years leading up to the release of The Legend of Zelda: the Breath of the Wild, there was great speculation over whether players would be able to play as a female Link, or even as Zelda. While these hopes ended up unfounded, at least one person thinks that…
Anyone still after the elusive Switch console may want to swing by their local GameStop today. A recent PR statement has revealed that the company has restocked the console just in time for this Friday’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe release. No bundles are being forced, and there’s no need to…
UPDATE: Another look at the upcoming Splatoon accessories coming soon to Japan. If you are outside of Japan and wish to place a pre-order, Play-Asia has them up now. Personalizing handhelds is something that all of us at Nintendo Wire love to do, the Nintendo Switch being no exception. Luckily,…
Following the recent announcements of Ribbon Girl and Ninjara’s alternate color palettes in ARMS, the official Twitter account for the game has revealed another option for fan-favorite Mechanica. Give it a look: It’s a little less dramatic than the others, but it’s still interesting to see the camo pattern! The…
Following the recent character trailer for Disgaea 5 Complete, NISA has shared a second look at the games sizable cast. This time around the spotlight’s on the core supporting characters that’ll serve as your main party members. Killia and Seraphina got the star treatment last time, with a brief look…
Welcome to the Daily Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled…
The full roster has been revealed for the upcoming over-the-top basketball game NBA Playgrounds! You’ll be able to sink threes with MVP Steph Curry, rack up points with triple-double machine Russell Westbrook and dunk with King James. There are also a number of NBA legends to choose from, including Shaq,…
The NES Classic Edition may be sold out, but those who haven’t had luck snagging a Nintendo Switch are in luck! Both Toys”R”Us and Best Buy have confirmed that restocks of the hybrid console will be available in-store on Friday, April 28th. Nintendo Switch will be back in stock…
