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…
When it comes to multiplayer there are few games that can boast as lasting and consistent a legacy as Bomberman. The overall game design hasn’t changed much in the last 33 years and with good reason: it still works incredibly well. There’s an inherent madness that comes along with a…
The Nintendo Switch is proving a powerhouse system for indie development. If last week’s Nindies Showcase demonstrated anything, die hard Nintendo fans will soon have a mountain of awe-inspiring games to keep them occupied well throughout 2017. There was, however, one notable omission: Tom Happ’s critically acclaimed Metroidvania game: Axiom…
With any new console, it’s important to have strong third party support right out of the gate. Usually, that means huge AAA titles like Call of Duty or Assassin’s Creed. In recent years, however, indie titles have become ever so important for every console. Nintendo is already showing that it…
Update: RiME developer Grey Box has sent Eurogamer a FAQ sheet explaining the price bump on the Switch. “We set prices for our products based on the costs of development and publishing for each specific platform,” is the answer to why the Switch version has a higher price than the…
One of my favorite genres on handheld platforms is rhythm – Elite Beat Agents was in my DS cart slot for months at a time, and I’d still argue Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is one of the best 3DS games out there. It’s not like I’m a music buff…
While the Nintendo Switch launch has undoubtedly been a success, many key questions are still unanswered. Thankfully, the Washington Post‘s Hayley Tsukayama managed to interview Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé and ask him a few of the pressing questions. One of the key questions regarded media apps like Netflix…
Fans of classic platformers will have something to tide them over on Switch next month, as DotEmu has announced a release date for Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, the remake of the Master System’s Wonder Boy III. The game will be available from April 18th via the Nintendo eShop. If…
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Please note that the last video guide showing where the fourth Great Fairy can be found will be added to this article in the near future. There are many elements within the Zelda series that truly represent the lore fans have come to cherish over the decades, and today we’ll…
Now that the world at large has fallen in love with Breath of the Wild, fans of its characters and other elements may want a closer look. Thankfully, the official strategy guide has some beautiful concept art of several of the game’s key cast and enemies. These pages are finding…
It’s becoming very clear that the recently released Breath of the Wild is a great success, critically and commercially. While we have yet to receive specific US sales numbers for the game and the Switch in general, a recent interview The New York Times held with Nintendo of America President…
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…
