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…
The full Breaking Conventions with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild development panel is now available to watch on the official GDC YouTube page. The panel goes into depth about the new title’s development and even gives glimpses at early concept art and alternate playstyles. Even though the…
A new pair of videos have been uploaded by Sega to show off some new footage of the upcoming retro redux, Sonic Mania. The first is a look at Green Hill Zone with accompanying commentary by Sega’s Aaron Webber to explain some of the features and new elements of the…
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé sat down with CBS This Morning to discuss the success of the Switch launch and Nintendo’s plan for the rest of the year. Check out the full interview:
Konami has addressed issues regarding controller lag while playing online matches of Super Bomberman R. Regarding the latency issues during Online Battles. (2) Thank you for playing Super Bomberman R and we greatly appreciate your feedback. We are aware that some players are experiencing control lag issues and are currently…
In an interview with Time, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé addressed all sorts of burning questions about the hottest gadget in town, the Nintendo Switch. Time immediately hit Reggie with the biggest issue regarding the Switch: Joy-Con desynchronization. “Specifically on Joy-Con syncing, all I can tell you is that…
One of the bigger surprise indie hits last year was Thumper, a rhythm action game from developer Drool. In it you controlled a “space beetle” flying down lanes, jumping and crashing through various obstacles in time with the music. Now it’s heading to Nintendo Switch, making it the first portable…
Nintendo’s release schedule over the coming months is looking quite packed, with the next major release being Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at the end of April. To make it clear what the re-release contains, the company has released a new overview trailer. Check it out: Several new features are worth…
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 Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost a week old, and it’s already become one of the most critically acclaimed games in history. For fans of the series, it was exciting to finally be able to get their hands on a game that they’ve been waiting for…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Blaster Master reboots for duty, VOEZ puts your rhythmic tappings to the test, and Bomberman 64 keeps the Wii U’s fuse lit. Having just launched last week, it may be a while before we see a sale for Switch software (crosses fingers for Super…
For the past few years Nintendo has been celebrating March 10th as “Mario Day” and this year will be no different. The company has sent out a press release announcing its plans, which range from a charitable push to some discounts on titles starring the famous plumber. The charity Nintendo…
Indie rogue-like sensation The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ finally has a release date on Switch. Developer Nicalis confirmed on Twitter today that the title will release on March 17th, after previously being delayed. (It was initially a launch day title.) That means just a little over a week from now!…
