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…
Indie games come in all shapes and sizes, but I have a particular fondness for those that go above and beyond in terms of scope, offering up sizeable adventures for a bitesized price. During today’s Indie World presentation we saw more than a few confirmed for Switch, so let’s take…
As I’ve come to expect, today’s Indie World video knew how to make an entrance. Leading the lineup of titles being revealed or featured today was the co-op rogue-like shooter that’s been a hit on Steam Early Access; Risk of Rain 2. While the game is slated to…
An array of indie platformers and puzzle games are headed to the Nintendo Switch, announced during this morning’s Indie World showcase. Along with dozens of other titles, the Indie World presentation showcased Blasphemous, Youropa, EarthNight, KINE, and Trine 4, most of which’ll be launching on the Switch later this year….
When it comes to beat ‘em ups you can’t not talk about Streets of Rage, one of Sega’s flagship entries in the genre. While it’s lain dormant for 25 years, the promise of a Streets of Rage 4 from the people that brought us the Windjammers revival we never knew…
Cuphead was just the beginning, as another once Xbox and PC exclusive indie game is heading to Switch – Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition. The gorgeous 2015 Metroidvania game has you play as the adorable Ori as you venture deep into a dark forest to restore…
The Nintendo Switch is a treasure trove of indie games both old and new, but one major omission has been glaring for some time now – Hotline Miami. But finally that’s all changing later today, as the Hotline Miami Collection is getting a surprise release via the eShop. …
The time trancendent first person shooter/puzzler hybrid Superhot will be heading to the Nintendo Switch later today, as confirmed in Nintendo’s latest Indie World stream. The game has a very unique mechanic – time only moves in real time when you yourself move. This means you can stop…
Nintendo’s latest indie game round-up has concluded, and it brought with it a bunch of announcements. Watch the entire archived stream below:
For a few months now Koei Tecmo has been teasing the return of an unexpected franchise – Monster Rancher, or Monster Farm in Japan. Now, a release date has been made official, with the latest issue of Nintendo Dream magazine (via Siliconera) confirming that a port of the original game…
Microsoft in recent years has promoted a more inclusive, broad-reaching usage of its IP, as seen in moves like Cuphead showing up on Switch or (more recently) Banjo-Kazooie being announced for Smash. The bear and bird’s return to a Nintendo console after nearly two decades has been widely celebrated by…
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 Pokémon World Championships 2019 opening ceremony has just concluded, and it brought with it two new trailers. For starters let’s look at the latest Pokémon Sword & Shield video, which focuses primarily on abilities and items, fitting for a trailer that debut at a competitive tournament. There are some…
