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…
When considering what is more important in a video game, often the biggest clash is between the gameplay and the story. While some prefer a thrilling narrative regardless of anything else, others would rather have a mediocre story if it meant incredibly engaging mechanics to utilize. Of course, these two…
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…
So, you’ve purchased your very own home in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What’s next for a home-owning Hylian hero? How about assisting in the founding of an entire town? Lucky for you, Breath of the Wild features one of the biggest side quests in the history…
Still in the market for a Nintendo Switch? If you’re in the US and have access to a Toys”R”Us you may be in luck, as physical stores around the country will be getting units this Sunday, April 9th. If you’ll be going, the best way to prepare is by calling…
26 minutes of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gameplay footage is now available for your viewing pleasure, thanks to the German gaming site GamersGlobal. All modes are showcased, though unfortunately new racers are not. Keep in mind that the video is in German so, unless you speak the language, don’t expect…
While not as well known as many other Square Enix luminaries, Takashi Tokita has had his part to play in the development in many of the studio’s biggest games – from directing the likes of Chrono Trigger and Parasite Eve to being heavily involved in the remakes of Final Fantasy…
While much of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is shrouded in mystery, we have just learned more about what will undoubtedly be one of its most crucial elements: the game’s soundtrack. Legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger/Cross, Xenogears) is heading the composition and offered a status report recently, saying the recording has…
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…
Sega of Japan has released its streaming guidelines for the game Puyo Puyo Tetris, which is getting a port to the Nintendo Switch. Here’s the translation of the guidelines: Videos of any gameplay can’t be posted for profit unless the website you upload it to already has a mechanism for…
In Seaside, Oregon, there’s a huge arcade on the main street in town. It has racing games, shooters and fighters. Modern games fill the majority of the square footage. There is, however, a small corner that contains classic arcade cabinets with games such as Ms. Pac-Man, Street Fighter and, most…
UPDATE: Nintendo of America has unveiled the American version of Judd’s small kitty counterpart’s name in Splatoon 2 via Twitter. It’s time for the world to say hello to Li’l Judd! (How appropriate.) Did anyone else notice the adorable furry creature seen in the recent #Splatoon2 #Testfire event? Meet…
You’ve probably already noticed the high number of indie games making their way to the Switch now and in the near future. That’s no fluke: SteamWorld series developer Image & Form recently told MCVUK that Nintendo has finally come around and is now taking the same approach to digital publishing…
While the Wii U is noteworthy for lacking third party support, no absence was more noted than Square Enix’s. While the company’s support for Nintendo home systems has waned since the days of the SNES, the utter lack of Wii U games outside of MMO Dragon Quest X and the…
