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…
As the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening draws closer, more and more details have been surfacing about the game from various Nintendo outlets. Info about what we can expect from the gameplay isn’t the only thing worth getting excited over though, as the visuals for Link’s…
Hold on to your pointy, green hats, Zelda fans! Nintendo of Europe has released over 30 minutes of brand new Link’s Awakening Switch footage earlier today as part of its Gamescom line-up. Check it out below! The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening launches on the Nintendo Switch on…
While Mortal Kombat 11 has been out for several months, NetherRealm Studios has been releasing characters one by one in the Kombat Pack season pass. Old man wizard Shang Tsung was first, followed by the recently released Nightwolf. Today, the team revealed the rest of the pack in a new…
With Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo Champions both available on Switch and other platforms, there’s been something of a revival for the puzzle brand here in America. Quite popular in Japan, to the point of having a dedicated eSports scene and televised tournaments, Sega has been letting the series…
In just over a month, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will finally launch for the Nintendo Switch. As part of Gamescom, Nintendo of Europe has released a massive 35 minute long video spotlighting the game alongside series creator Yuji Horii and producer Hokuto…
Last month saw the announcement that the surprisingly decent 2002 platformer Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom would be seeing a HD remaster, and now we’ve gotten our first look at gameplay thanks to a couple of Gamescom streams. Be sure to watch them below to see the game in…
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…
The Switch Lite model drops in a month, but you won’t have to wait to find some accompanying peripherals to supplement your experience. Hori has announced a lineup of Switch Lite accessories to pair with your new gaming system, including the following: A Screen Protector Protective Casing STRONGER Protective Casing…
To kick off Gamescom, Sega has leaned heavily onto this November’s Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, giving us a better look at the adorable classic 2D events that’ll have retro sprites face off against one another. The official website for the game has been updated with…
It’s that time of year again — the immanence of Labor Day Weekend brings with it the inevitability of another four days of PAX West in the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, making for one of the largest and most prolific gaming gatherings in the entire business, full of…
The dormancy of Super Monkey Ball has been criminal, which is why I’m so pleased to see Sega rolling out a lot of love for the upcoming return of the series, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. Yes, it’s a remake. Yes, it’s a remake of a game a lot…
The wait for Astral Chain is winding down, and while we’ve seen a few bits of gameplay here and there, a new, hands-on session with the game’s director has come out of Gamescom. Nintendo UK sat down with Takahisa Taura to field some questions and experience some more of the…
