In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
We recently got our first, extended look at Persona 5 Scramble. Much more than a ‘Warriors’ style spin off, we’re getting a more actionized sequel to one of the best RPG’s of the last few years. Now Atlus has followed up with five new commercials for the game, each showing…
Welcome back to the Nintendo WireCast. On today’s episode, we talk about our experience with Ring Fit Adventure, retro collecting, and the state of amiibo! The topics are broken up into two videos below, or you can check out the podcast that brings both subjects together at once. Videos …
A new “Fun Takes Off” trailer for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has just been released, which conveys the entirely realistic and in fact likely scenario of an entire airport terminal convening to play Olympic minigames when their flight gets delayed. Instead of cracking open a…
Trainers, it’s time to make a trip to your local Best Buy! From November 4th to the 14th, Best Buy will be giving out codes that can be redeemed in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Eevee! games. Using the codes will unlock the Psychic-type Mewtwo! Before you head into the…
The stylish action RPG Dusk Diver hit the Nintendo Switch in Europe and Japan today. Accompanying it is a new launch trailer from PQube, showing off the game’s visual flair and unique Taipei setting. Watch it below: The game is set to launch in North America on October…
Pokémon Sword & Shield are rapidly approaching, and the marketing is really starting to ramp up. The latest trailer out of Japan is a long one, as it’s a summary of every new Pokémon revealed so far — whether it be a brand new creature, a Galarian variant, or a…
Are you ready, kids? I CAN’T HEAR YOU! Are you ready to shell out $300 for a SpongeBob Square Pants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated Limited Edition? Kids?? That’s right! The good folks at THQ have announced not one, but two, special editions for the upcoming SpongeBob remake featuring…
In a victory for living room fitness enthusiasts and Nintendo’s bottom line, Ring Fit Adventure has hit the top of the Japanese sales chart in its first week on the market. At 68,497 units sold, it eked out a marginal victory over fellow newcomer Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral…
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…
With the season of spooky here and Luigi’s Mansion 3’s launch practically at our doorsteps, Nintendo wants to help us all get even more in the spirit of things. It’s time to enter the My Nintendo Luigi’s Mansion 3 Sweepstakes, available exclusively for My Nintendo members! It’s pretty simple: You…
The honking never ends with the meme sensation that is Untitled Goose Game, and the latest video to capitalize on its smashing success is a musical tribute to the titular waterfowl and its reckless abandon from K10Music. Watch it below: You can listen to the track on Spotify,…
Dragon Quest XI S is a pretty remarkable release of Square Enix’s massive adventure, making it a game worth exploring in many respects. The folks over at Digital Foundry recently did a breakdown of the Switch version’s performance compared to the PlayStation 4 original. They call the port “brilliant” and…
