Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
On Twitter this morning, Nintendo announced that a brand-new tournament for Mario Kart World will take place in Tokyo, Japan, this October. Dubbed the “Mario Kart World Invitational,” the only guess we have for what this tournament will be is in the name. There will likely be various qualifying rounds…
One of the indie studios that has stuck by Nintendo ever since the days of WiiWare is Tomorrow Corporation. That trend will be continuing with the Switch, as the company has announced it will bring three of its most-renowned games to the system’s launch on March 3rd. The games will…
Nintendo of America has detailed its plans for PAX South, which runs January 27th through the 29th at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. On top of attendees getting their hands on the Switch over a month before the system’s release, the following titles will also…
Out of all the confirmed Nintendo Switch titles, Puyo Puyo Tetris is one of the most endearing and surprising. After years of ignoring or re-branding the Puyo Puyo franchise, Sega localizing this latest game marks a pretty significant milestone for puzzle lovers, as we explained in an article earlier today….
Just ahead of the Nintendo Switch event earlier this month we got confirmation that Travellers Tales would be bringing its 2013 Wii U exclusive LEGO City Undercover to the new system. Now in a recent tweet from the studio’s head of design, Arthur Parsons, we have learned that they are…
Have you made your daily visit to Nintendo’s site today? If so, you may have noticed an interesting little change made to the homepage: the Switch has officially replaced the Wii U under the category that displays the company’s staple systems. While this update should come as no surprise (with…
To say I’m excited about Sega localizing Puyo Puyo Tetris for the Switch would be an understatement. This long-running puzzle series has seldom seen release in America, with the last major new game being Puyo Pop Fever for the GameCube back in 2004. Certain other moments of attention for the…
Square Enix has announced that RPG I Am Setsuna will be coming to the Nintendo Switch as a launch title on March 3rd in North America. The title has been available on both PlayStation 4 and Steam for some time now, but this marks the first time it will be…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wire Switch Launch Day Guide! Below, you’ll find all the available Switch games, consoles, and accessories that will be available the very first day of the Switch release. Clicking each image will take you to either Amazon, Best Buy or GameStop, depending on where each item…
The Nintendo Newscast team discusses Mario Kart making its way to the Nintendo Switch, right along with the Inklings from Splatoon. Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts! Want to see more? Watch the full version of Episode 14 of the…
The Nintendo Newscast team discusses the recently announced Super Mario Odyssey trailer and what it means for the series’ future. Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts! Want to see more? Watch the full version of Episode 14 of the Nintendo…
We always knew the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was going to have a lot of side content, but today we got a more specific number, courtesy of an Amazon UK listing of the official Piggyback strategy guide. It specifically states there will be 120 shrine mini-dungeons, 900…
A set of press images made available by Nintendo of Poland has revealed the details of amiibo support in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The image shows a variety of costumes for Mii racers, resembling the amiibo support in the original Mario Kart 8. Among those displayed, Inkling costumes appear to…
