Trainers looking to get a head start on the Cleffa Hatch Day event can clear out their Egg stash thanks to a hatch distance bonus happening before the event. This Cleffa Hatch Day Extended Bonuses “event” will also add some Field Research tasks into the mix. (For more details about…
Thanks to the efforts of the Video Game History Foundation, another bit of Nintendo history has been preserved and released online. Yesterday, Frank Cifaldi (founder and director of VGHF) uploaded the ROM data for a prototype cartridge of the original Legend of Zelda on NES. Twitter user MrTalida then dug…
As part of the typical Nintendo hype cycle, the company has uploaded a new trailer that gives fans an overview of what to expect with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. It’s kind of funny to start with the narrator being surprised Mario is made of paper considering we’ve had six…
The first Sonic Adventure had a lot of strange turns. This is the game that added a shooting robot going through an existential crisis and a simpleton cat fisherman trying to rescue his best friend (who is also a frog), all surrounding an ancient water monster. And somehow, in the…
The Nintendo eShop has long been the go-to place for digital deals and steals on the 3DS, Wii U, and now the Switch. Based on a recent document related to a lawsuit against the selling of pirated games, that storefront’s name could be changing real soon. Found by Resetera user…
The question of “can video games be art?” is long past us, as it has been fairly, definitively proven that the medium has the power to move, to inspire, and to resonate with players and our culture at large. But our understanding of gaming as an art form is ever…
Katamari Damacy is a franchise known for its legacy of weird gameplay, weirder characters, and one of the weirdest plots in video game history. For many, it’s a guilty pleasure; a cult classic that is unmatched in its unabashed uniqueness. For others (including myself) it’s simply a classic: a game…
We made sure to pack this year with as many de-make videos as we could for Nintendo fans out there. From visualizing Breath of the Wild on the Game Boy Color to watching Smash Bros. Ultimate come to life in pixelated form, 2018 was full of some truly fun and…
The return of our favorite loser assassin is almost here, with Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes arriving next month. To herald the arrival, a special two hour broadcast will be held next week via YouTube Live. [Nico Nama & YouTube Live]Famitsu Monthly Serial "Goichi Suda's Travis Returns" 2-hour…
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…
Adventures of Lolo, Ninja Gaiden, and Wario’s Woods have all joined the Nintendo Switch Online Service’s library of NES games as expected, but yet again they’re joined by a couple of surprises. “SP” versions of Dr. Mario and Metroid are also available to play, giving you what may be a…
This weekend, Splatoon 2 will be pitting heroes against villains in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed Splatfest, and, as always, some new artwork has been drawn up for the occasion. If you’ve always wondered what controller of choice your favorite Splatoon characters wield, take a gander below: 「大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズSPECIAL」の中にも存在する「ヒーロー vs…
In case you need a little direction when it comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s multiple modes to play, it’s been announced a special Spirit Board event will be kicking off later this week. For a three day period certain Spirits will be more common than usual, all tied together…
Here’s something that might blow your mind: nobody likes noisy neighbors. It disrupts your home, makes your privacy feel encroached on, and can get in the way of an otherwise good time. That’s why Jovante M. Williams and his friends took to playing Super Smash Bros. on mute, knowing they…
One of my most favorite titles last year was The Messenger, Sabotage’s surprise indie hit full of ninjas, time travel, and plenty of pixel perfect action. Full of content on its own, it looks like we’re about to be drowning in a bit more thanks to an upcoming DLC expansion…
