First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
Disney Illusion Island was a fantastic exclusive surprise for Nintendo Switch fans this year. A colorful Rayman Legends-like Metroidvania starring Mickey Mouse and friends fit the platform like a pair of white gloves. In an exciting bit of news, Disney Electronic Content has announced an impending update for the game….
An update was released today for Super Mario RPG, bringing the remade Square Enix classic up to version 1.01. While that number by itself might seem like a little guy, this update looks pretty substantial on paper. That’s because all but one update in the patch notes address a game-breaking…
Update: Both traveling Korok Plushes are now available to pre-order via Play-Asia. You can save 5% with code NWIRE23 at checkout. (Note: Nintendo Wire is an affiliate partner of Play-Asia.) Get your Zonai tech ready for the upcoming release of Traveling Korok plushes from The Legend of…
Update (12/13/23): The Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2023 is officially live. Find out which games you played the most in your personalized summary from the year, pick your favorite game, and share it all with your friends online! December has gotta be number-crunchers’ and list makers’ favorite…
Tetris 99’s 38th Maximus Cup is almost upon us, and the theme introduced by this cup will be Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Featuring music from Mario’s latest outing and blocks inspired by Warp Pipes, ? Blocks, and more, the Super Mario Bros. Wonder theme will be available to any and…
After more than two decades of gaming reveals, news, and entertainment, E3 is officially dead, as attempts to revive the struggling convention over the past few years have proven unsuccessful. This announcement comes from a post on the official E3 webpage and Twitter account by the Entertainment Software Association, reading:…
Nintendo Switch has had its most profitable year yet. 2023 was full of first-party heavy hitters for the portable console. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is the biggest among these titles, as it has been revealed that it was the best-selling game of the year in Japan…
With the holiday season in full swing, games everywhere are celebrating in their own special way. From great deals to special updates, there’s a little something for just about every gamer out there, and now fans of Sonic the Hedgehog have something to celebrate with as well! Suit up…
Are you looking for some discounted amiibo this holiday season? Looking to buy a gift for someone else, or just want to add to your own collection? Well, you’re in luck! Play-Asia has put a handful of amiibo on sale just in time for Christmas! Check out the full list…
As we move ever closer to the release of the second part of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: The Indigo Disk, the special events and other offerings keep popping up. One such offering is a smattering of new Nintendo Switch profile icons featuring characters…
During The Game Awards last night, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom took home the award for Best Action/Adventure Game amidst a slew of other Nintendo wins, and in a celebratory post, Nintendo has shown off some new Tears of the Kingdom art. An epic adventure fuelled…
We’re just under a week away from The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero’s second half, The Indigo Disk, releasing for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. When The Indigo Disk launches on December 14th, it will introduce Terapagos, a small turtle Pokémon that is seemingly linked to the Terastal phenomenon, to the…
