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…
A new week, a new Arcade Archives release from HAMSTER Co. Today, it’s not only a classic title from the ‘80s, but also a sports game. Before the yearly FIFA games, there was just plain ole SOCCER. “SOCCER” is a sports game released by Nintendo in 1985. Play matches against…
Announced back in July, Supermarket Shriek now has a release date for its screaming appearance on Nintendo Switch. That date is today! A Couch Co-op Experience Like No Other Propel our two heroes through supermarkets, shops and boutiques using their wild, incomprehensible screams! Man Screams: Kart turns left! Goat…
Halloween is approaching all our Nook Island Getaways! While candy, pumpkins, and new clothes are for sale, there’s one other pair of additions that’ll make the holiday extra frightful. For the first time since launch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has added new skin and eye colors to add that extra…
Inti Creates is ready to give the world more of its flagship action series, or at least they will be in about a month’s time. Today it was announced that Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 will be showcased at the Digital Games Expo in Akihabara, Tokyo. Azure Striker Gunvolt 3…
Following up on an adjustment previously announced for Japan, it looks like single Joy-Con controllers are indeed seeing a price drop in the west. This will only apply for Neon Blue and Neon Red, Left and Right respectively, and will place them at $39.99 starting November 9th. Starting on…
The Drawn to Life series was one of the most unique uses of the DS’s strengths, letting the player doodle up various game elements in a side-scrolling platformer. Unfortunately only three games were ever released – the original, a licensed Spongebob spin-off, and a sequel to the original which also…
I’ve made no secret of my love of competitive puzzle games here on Nintendo Wire. From Nintendo’s own efforts, like Dr. Mario and Yoshi’s Cookie, to the back-and-forth of Puyo Puyo; it’s a genre that more often than not blends fun visuals and sound design with gameplay that’s deeper than…
We previously saw much pets for Monster Hunter Rise’s Palamute, and now it looks like a jealous feline friend got their paws on Capcom’s social media. In another new clip, we get to see a hunter interact with their Palico partner including a pretty impressive handshake. Hunters Palicoes 🤝Secret…
It’s time to venture into more frigid climates in Galar and encounter Pokémon both old and new! The awaited Crown Tundra update, part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, has now arrived. Anyone who has purchased the Expansion Pass can head to a new, far off area of…
Released earlier this month for Nintendo Switch Online members, Super Mario Bros. 35 is getting its first in-game event. Set aside some time this weekend and make sure you collect every last coin during Super Mario Bros. 35 Coin King Clash #1. Shared on Nintendo’s social media…
The world is a bit bigger in Dr. Mario World today. Receiving a new update, residents can now fight viruses in World 21, but that’s not the best part. With a new world comes new help. Joining his Koopa siblings, Dr. Morton is now ready to see patients. You also…
Announced during the Ninidies Spring Showcase in 2019, The Red Lantern is now crossing the finish line today. Initially planned to be released that same year, it was delayed to 2020. Yet, due to the events of this year, there’s a new meaning behind this Iditarod adventure and trying to…
