It’s hard to believe that nearly ten years have passed since the launch of amiibo on November 21, 2014. Originally released to compete with the likes of Skylanders and Disney Infinity, these little figures not only gave those brands a run for their money but also continued to thrive in…
At this point, it’s well-known how much Nintendo disapproves of “illegal” emulation. The company doesn’t shy away from it and will use it for official products, including as a bonus for its online subscription service, but if you aren’t playing Nintendo games in a Nintendo-sanctioned manner, prepare for the lawyers…
In a rather bizarre twist of fate, Nintendo may have acquired the rights to the Ryujinx website from its original developers. Throughout 2024, Nintendo has been going after various Nintendo Switch emulators in an effort to stomp out piracy and emulation. While that seems like a futile effort in the…
Nintendo of America has announced that it will be hosting a Treehouse event on March 24th where Splatoon 2 experts will battle it out with other participants during the Global Testfire event. For those hoping to get in on the action or at least watch the Treehouse event, you can…
A couple of weeks have now passed since the release of the Nintendo Switch. And — barring technical issues for some consumers and a typically sparse launch lineup — it seems to be a success so far, given that Nintendo is doubling production of the machine. But while many are…
A few days ago, it appeared that Square Enix was teasing a release of Seiken Densetsu 3 for the Switch. Well, now an official announcement has been made and it’s even better than imagined – the company has revealed Seiken Densetsu Collection for the Switch. The title collects the first…
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 Nintendo Switch had quite a successful launch – the system is sold out in most places, and the company is doubling production of the console. But some are even more enthusiastic about the console’s prospects, as GameStop’s senior director of merchandising, Eric Bright, told GameRant that he believes the…
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the way it plays with conventions established by a decade’s worth of popular sandbox games. From crafting recipes to weapon durability and open-ended exploration, many parts are familiar yet unique. Now the game’s director,…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is jam-packed with things to do and items to collect. However, one item is sadly missing from the game: the iron boots, the heavy footwear that allows Link to walk underwater. But fear not, aquatic explorers, a newly discovered glitch allows Link…
Nintendo of America just gave Switch fans another look at ARMS through two videos, this time featuring the characters and their swift battle moves, as well as the weapons used within matches. Keep in mind that both of these videos were previously shown through Nintendo Japan last month. Watch as…
Strategy guide publisher Piggyback took to Twitter today to announce that the Deluxe Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of the Wild Strategy Guide has been pushed back to April 11th from its original March 30th release date. According to a post found on the official Piggyback Twitter page,…
New job listings for 3D CG designers and character modelers have been added to the Game Freak page, leading many to speculate what this could mean for the next Pokémon game. When translated, the general descriptions introduce the jobs with these details: 3D CG designer It is an opportunity to…
Just a few days ago, we reported that GameStop would be receiving new shipments of Nintendo Switch units sometime this week. We’ve now received confirmation from the company that the systems will be in stock as early as Wednesday, March 22nd, at some stores. Keep in mind that arrival days…
Are you a fan of obscure action RPGs for the Super Famicom that never got a Western release? Then it’s your lucky day, as the legendary Seiken Densetsu 3 has been teased for a Nintendo Switch release. The franchise’s official Twitter account posted a short clip of the game being…
