The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
FDG Entertainment, the team behind the upcoming Nintendo Switch title Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, has taken to Twitter to ask fans to vote if a physical release is something that they want on the system. Monster Boy on Cartridge? Vote for a physical release on #Switch Hit 'LIKE'…
Popular YouTube gamer and comedian Jon Jafari – better known as JonTron – has been under fire for the past week or so due to controversial statements he made during a live debate with popular YouTuber Destiny, prompting a wave of backlash from fans and more. Now, Playtonic Games has…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Mario leaps onto Android devices, the Mushroom Kingdom’s finest athletes compete on 3DS, and long forgotten heroes team up for adventures in babysitting. There are tons of great deals for both 3DS and Wii U owners this week! On the 3DS front, Atlus continues…
Nintendo of America has released a new trailer showcasing the review scores of its creative puzzler Snipperclips. For those of you that haven’t had a chance to dive into the co-op brainteaser, check out the trailer below to see what you’ve been missing. You can pick up Snipperclips now on…
Update: The Official Splatoon Tumblr page has released an English graphic of all the weapons that will be available in today’s Testfire! The upcoming Global Testfire for Splatoon 2 kicks of tomorrow, and the game’s Japanese Twitter account has now revealed which stages and weapons the players can expect to…
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…
Earlier today we learned via CNET that Nintendo is fixing Joy-Con connectivity issues with a small piece of conductive foam. Now the company has confirmed this fix and has divulged more information regarding the problem. Nintendo told Kotaku that the issues stem from a “manufacturing variation”, saying that it only…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wide has a massive world map, so naturally Nintendo felt the need to name many of Hyrule’s landmarks and settlements. Rather than solely relying on brand new names, however, the game is filled to the brim with slight nods to older locations and…
It’s a clash of the titans! The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is filled with gigantic enemies that you can take down, but after becoming more powerful and collecting high powered weapons, defeating a Guardian begins to lose the thrill it once had. But fear not, Zelda fans….
One of the more consistent complaints leveled at the Nintendo Switch hardware regards Joy-Con connectivity problems. In many cases, players have reported the controllers (typically the left Joy-Con) acting up and losing connection, even at relatively close distances. Nintendo released an explanation soon after launch, blaming microwaves, other electronic devices…
Ever since launch, Arcade Archives porters HAMSTER have essentially turned the Nintendo Switch into a modern-day Neo Geo – porting the likes of King of Fighters, Metal Slug and Shock Troopers to the system. Now another arcade stand-by is heading to the console this week, at least in Europe –…
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…
