The director of the original 1998 version of Resident Evil 2, which introduced series icon Leon Kennedy, has confirmed what inspired the character’s first name. Hideki Kamiya stated on X that he came up with “Leon” because of the 1994 action-thriller, Léon: The Professional. He then pitched it to Resident…
Retro gaming publication Time Extension has been investigating what happened to the original Star Fox puppets used to promote the 1993 SNES classic. The team has finally found the answer – and it’s a sad one. In the early ‘90s, Nintendo collaborated with a company to produce puppets of the…
The producer of Resident Evil Requiem is encouraging fans to have the game completed by next week, as he teased that the next DLC is coming very soon. Last month, director Koshi Nakanishi announced that a new minigame will launch for Requiem in May. Nakanishi, along with producer Masato Kumazawa,…
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…
Minecraft Steve just got a little less exciting today in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Since he was first unveiled, players were quick to point out that Steve’s victory animation, featuring a delicious piece of meat, might have looked a bit to similar to… well… his meat. The memes were quick…
Joining Rain and Mileena in Kombat Pack 2 and included in Mortal Kombat II Ultimate’s release, Rambo is ready to prove he’s your worst nightmare. While we still have to wait a few more weeks for the DLC, we’re at least getting glimpses of each new fighter. Today is Rambo’s…
I’ll admit it… Immortals: Fenyx Rising was not a game I was looking forward to. Ever since it was announced as Gods and Monsters back at E3 2019, I pretty much wrote the title off as another generic hack-and-slash. Following the conference, the game was pretty much completely off my…
Last year, Granzella announced plans to develop a new R-Type game – the first in over a decade. After a successful crowdfunding campaign and a re-reveal last month as part of Tokyo Game Show, it’s now been confirmed that NIS America will be bringing the game overseas in Spring 2021….
