On the same day as Nintendo confirms the existence of the Switch successor, Microsoft seems to go in the other direction as they announced the closure of multiple studios. Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog Games will close completely, while Roundhouse Studios will be absorbed by ZeniMax Online Studios. Tango Gameworks…
Nintendo of Japan has announced that construction on the Nintendo Museum in Japan has finally finished. While the plan was to have everything done by March 2024, things were delayed slightly for undisclosed reasons (likely due to a lack of materials). With construction wrapped, Nintendo is confident that the museum…
If you ever find yourself running low on games to play as the year goes on, it might be a good time to try out a classic title on the Nintendo Switch Online library. With so many options available across various systems, there’s something for everyone. Nintendo themselves have been…
As part of the surprise Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary Direct, Nintendo has revealed a new game that will be free for all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Super Mario Bros. 35 will be a battle royale version of the original Super Mario Bros., featuring 35 competitors playing simultaneously. The game…
On top of the announcement of Super Mario 3D All-Stars earlier today, it was confirmed that its classic 2D predecessor would be heading to the Switch too, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online SNES app. Better yet? It’s available now! Featuring graphically updated versions of Super Mario Bros., Super Mario…
Yet another once-Wii U exclusive is Switch-bound, but it’s not going to be a simple port! As announced as part of the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, Super Mario 3D World is making its way to the Nintendo Switch, with a few extra cat bells and whistles. …
Well, this is a pleasant surprise! Nintendo has announced that Cat Peach and Cat Mario amiibo will be launching alongside Super Mario 3D World+Bowser’s Fury on Feb 12, 2021. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury: Multiplayer mayhem pounces onto Nintendo Switch! This enhanced of Super Mario…
After months of rumors, it’s finally official – Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy are heading to the Nintendo Switch… and soon! As announced as part of the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, the collection of three games (no Galaxy 2, sadly) will all feature…
Later this month Super Mario Bros. will be celebrating its 35th anniversary! To celebrate, Nintendo has put out a special Direct. Check it out below:
With just under two months to go til its Japanese launch, Atlus has released a second full-length trailer for Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne’s HD Remaster. There’s no dubbed or subtitled version yet, but even if you can’t understand it you’ll definitely feel the dark, apocalyptic vibes of the story…
Welcome to the Nintendo 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 a…
Ready to start your engines? Earlier this year, fans were thrilled to learn that the vehicular-based soccer phenomenon from developer Psyonix, Rocket League, will soon be going free-to-play on all platforms. Max Parker from Rocket League’s community team has finally provided audiences with information as to when and what to…
The good folks over at Hamster are bringing yet another classic to their Arcade Archives lineup this week, this time in the form of Bill and Lance’s most excellent adventure. Arcade Archives: Contra is a faithful re-release of the coin-operated cabinet that kicked off the series back in 1987. It’s…
The cutesy puzzle game that has stolen my heart, Pokémon Café Mix, received a new update! Grab your apron and mandated hat, as the café will be a bit busier now. A new batch of orders has been added! Get ready for 50 new levels to complete. Of course, with…
On the surface, Ninjala appears to be a colorful, online beat’em up. Behind the gum-chewing and butt-kicking, there’s a fight over the Ninja-Gum and its powers. Ninjala’s third episode, “A Beautiful Intruder”, adds another player into this sticky mess and how she arrives at the Ninjala fight scene. Meet the…
