Just last September, Splatoon 3 celebrated its two-year anniversary in a spectacular sendoff with the Grand Festival. This celebration also marked the effective ending of the game, with new monthly Splatfest themes coming to a close. While the new content has slowed down, it hasn’t stopped entirely, as the seasonal…
For older Nintendo fans, Space World 2000 is one of the most pivotal moments in the company’s history. The event where Nintendo not only unveiled the GameCube to the public but showcased Super Mario 128 and some ridiculously high-quality 3D renders for a Legend of Zelda prototype, Space World 2000…
Across Nintendo’s vast reach, Mario has quite a few unique games under his belt. While most people tend to focus on the main series entries, there’s many games that fly under the radar for one reason or another. One such oft-forgotten title is Super Mario Run. This mobile-exclusive platformer doesn’t…
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…
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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…
If there’s a group that can match the enthusiasm of the Nintendo community, it’s undoubtedly Lego fans. Thanks to the power of Lego Ideas, fans from both worlds can come together to create something truly magical: a Lego set based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. …
Well known for its World of Nintendo line, toy company Jakks Pacific seems to be planning to make the most of this year’s Splatoon 2 launch by releasing new figures celebrating the title. A recent press release from Jakks Pacific has shed some light on sales from the previous year…
Nintendo of America has announced that a Splatoon 2 tournament is coming to E3 2017! Not a whole lot of other details were announced at this time, other than the fact that this will be a pre-release tournament. A #Splatoon2 pre-release, exhibition tournament is coming to #E32017! Stay tuned…
Rejoice Sonic fans, because we’ve just gotten a new look at Sonic Forces! While the gameplay revealed at SXSW focused on Modern Sonic’s boosting and constant action, this gives us a full run-through of the latest Green Hill Zone by Classic Sonic. Keep an eye out for some animations straight…
Being Nintendo’s latest foray into the fighting game genre, ARMS borrows more than a few gameplay staples from the classics. Case in point – alternate color palettes for fighters. Typically used to differentiate fighters in clone matches, variable color schemes are a must for many fans. Now, on the heels…
