With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
Hot Wheels Unleashed was announced back in February with a stunning trailer that faithfully captured the high-octane excitement within the imagination of a kid playing with the die-cast cars and orange tracks. Since then, developer Milestone has been quietly preparing the arcade racer for the starting line. Thankfully, Hot Wheels…
Following Monster Hunter Rise’s monstrously successful launch week with over five million copies sold, Capcom is now celebrating the mammoth milestone by gifting players a downloadable set of items. First week numbers are in: #MHRise has shipped over 5 million units worldwide! As a token of our gratitude, we're…
I keep hearing from the the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fan base that there are just too many generic, anime, Swordfighters in the game’s roster. Join me for a deep-dive into what it means to be a Swordfighter in Smash, what characters meet the qualifications, and if there are, in…
Earlier this week, the official Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Twitter account teased a Shovel Knight costume reveal, and now they’ve officially shown it off to the world. Shovel Knight hits the store on Saturday! RT if you dig it pic.twitter.com/V0N7nOk5So — Fall Guys 🤖 Season 4 🤖 (@FallGuysGame) April…
Here at Nintendo Wire, we absolutely love Ring Fit Adventure, and during a time when we’re all mostly stuck indoors, Nintendo’s latest fitness software couldn’t be more appreciated. The game’s workouts can be a challenge at times, but thanks to video game accessories company HORI, it looks like those sweaty…
Every year around this time, we get a brief glimpse back at some of the Overwatch team’s past exploits in the form of story-based co-op missions. This year’s Archives event includes the usual lineup of PvE goodness mixed together with some fresh new challenges, new mission modifiers, and a batch…
The theater can be a magical place, bringing wondrous characters and emotions to life for an audience that ranges from first time attendees to ever-present devotees. That’s partly why I was excited when Balan Wonderworld made its stage debut, with a theme and culture ripe for replication in video game…
Get ready to Jan Ken Pon! once more as Alex Kidd’s long-awaited return via Miracle World DX, an officially licensed remake of the original Sega mascot’s first adventure, finally has a release date. The news comes courtesy of a gorgeous new trailer showing off not only faithful level recreations but…
Last weekend brought Monster Hunter Rise spirits to Smash Ultimate, including a feline friend and a creature of pure malice. Well, thanks to Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury we’re getting another dose of cats and anger! For five days starting on Friday, three new spirits from Super…
Well, this came out of nowhere. Nintendo has announced that Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will soon be able to grab another freebie based on the mould set by Tetris 99 and Super Mario 35, this time starring Namco’s very own pellet-munching hero, Pac-Man! It’s no limited time affair…
Zordix Publishing and Rock Square Thunder have announced a new indie puzzle-platformer for Nintendo Switch, titled The Lightbringer, which will see players attempt to restore a beautiful world cursed by corruption. In a lush and sprawling realm where the inhabitants have long relied on the energy of ancient monoliths to…
I have fond memories of being a Star Wars fan around the time Episode III came out, bringing us tons of great games like Battlefront. One of the best games from that era, Star Wars Republic Commando, is finally available once again, this time on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4…
