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,…
It’s official! While we already knew that Nintendo would be airing its Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, we now have the exact time and details of the presentation! The Direct will air on April 2nd, 2025, at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM…
Over the past few months, Nintendo has quietly restocked numerous hard-to-find amiibo at various retailers across the U.S. However, tracking them down isn’t always easy—many are retail exclusives, online-only, or available solely through Nintendo’s online store. But fear not, fellow collectors! We’ve compiled a full list of every amiibo you…
In a recent interview with Edge Magazine (via NeoGAF), ARMS producer Kosuke Yabuki detailed more on the control options available in the game. While it’s intended to be played with motion controls, traditional button methods will be available too. When played traditionally, punches are thrown using the triggers or two…
Most information on Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has been left in obscurity since the initial teaser. While we’ll likely see more at E3 next month, we have gotten a bit of info on the game’s soundtrack, courtesy of composer Yasunori Mitsuda. On his Twitter (as translated by Attack of the Fanboy),…
Welcome to the Nintendo 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…
Games are a funny business. Sometimes we purchase AAA titles that we ditch after a few hours, and other times we find dinky little flash games that keep us up all night. Some lengthy experiences can feel empty and devoid of value, while shorter games can have a profound influence…
Erica Griffin (the technology nerd who likes to film stuff), recently reviewed the specifics of the Nintendo Switch screen. Plastic aside, the screen’s color displays are fantastic! Earlier this year, Erica documented her quest to have the perfect New 3DS unit, only to come across a myriad of issues: different…
Been wanting to see more of upcoming Switch exclusive ARMS in action? The official Japanese twitter account for the game (which is showing no signs of slowing down) has released a minute long gameplay clip focusing on a tussle between Spring Man and Ninjara. Give it a watch: それでは、スペシャルマッチをご覧ください！#Ninjara VS…
Welcome to the Nintendo 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 drama builds with the tension between Callie and Marie and where they are at the start of Splatoon 2. Today’s update continues to hint at the potential drift that the Squid Sisters may face, but in the end demonstrates in only a few lines why Callie and Marie are…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: NBA Playgrounds talks smack, Blazing Star tests your fail levels and Bonk’s Revenge headbutts Wii U VIrtual Consoles. There are some pretty decent deals being offered this week for indie game fans. Whether on 3DS or Wii U, both Mutant Mudds Super Challenge and…
UPDATE: According to the game’s developer, VA-11 Hall-A is not currently be developed for the Switch. You can check out his statement below. I had it rated for everything just in case. PS Vita version is still the only one I'm working on though. — ? Wolf ウルフ (@Ouren)…
UPDATE: The official Thumper Twitter account has confirmed a worldwide Switch release for the game on May 18th! Thumper launches on Nintendo Switch worldwide on May 18. Ready for Rumble Violence™? pic.twitter.com/nBPXUg7ErB — THUMPER (@ThumperGame) May 4, 2017 One of the most intriguing games heading to the Nintendo Switch that…
The lore surrounding ARMS will no doubt inspire a lot of discussion from Nintendo fans, just like Splatoon did before it. After all, it’s a world filled with colorful characters who seemingly replaced their arms with spring-loaded alternatives to compete in a bizarre take on boxing. The implications surrounding it…
