One distinction Nintendo holds when compared to many other video game publishers is how close they keep their IPs. While generally speaking they do tend to keep their larger franchises to themselves, that hasn’t always been the case. Take the Mario + Rabbids series as an example, which is a…
When there is a will, there is a way. That’s how the old saying goes and despite being over 400 years old, it rings true to this day. It’s especially evident in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s latest Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which alongside performance and quality…
In a strange bit of news this morning, Limited Run Games has asked Nintendo to remove its recently released GEX Trilogy from the Switch 2 eShop while it waits on the submission process for a new patch to go live. With Juneteenth having been yesterday, it seems that patch approval…
The Switch is something of a perfect system for life simulation games – after all, you can boot it up whenever during your downtime and busy yourself in a virtual world. While there are a few options already for those who want to unwind, next month will finally see the…
Sega Ages is slowly but surely growing outside of the typical Sega Genesis remasters, with the arcade versions of Out Run and Puyo Puyo being ported to Switch through the service. One of the most exciting and interesting upcoming ports, however, is Virtua Racing. Now we finally know the game…
When it comes to companies with the most impressive number of intellectual properties, Sega ranks highly, with a back catalogue of countless famous properties that arguably rivals even Nintendo’s selection. In recent years, however, many of them have taken the back seat compared to the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog,…
Editor’s Note: The following article was written to have a satirical and jealous sounding tone. As game collectors ourselves, the Nintendo Wire team has nothing but respect and admiration for Mr. Monteiro’s amazing achievement. This one’s sure to make collectors and completionists alike tenuous for completely different reasons — Antonio Romero…
It’s that time of year again. The snow is melting, the flowers are budding, and a giant heap of Indie games are coming to the Nintendo Switch. Just in time for GDC, the latest Nindies Showcase will air 9 a.m. PT this Wednesday, with 30 minutes of indie info. …
If you own a Switch but haven’t picked up Splatoon 2 yet (you should!), then Nintendo’s got your back. From March 19th to March 25th, Nintendo Switch owners can download a free “Special Demo” that will let players try out the freshest shooter out there. Playing Splatoon 2 online requires…
This weekend’s Splatfest between Wizards and Knights has come to a close, and it looks like it takes more than chivalry and chainmail to win. Of course, against the mystic arts what hope was there? Hear ye hear ye! Ye olde #Splatoon2 #Splatfest results have arrived! With a 2-1…
It has been a standing accusation for almost three years that Yoshi — the once-beloved dino, steed, babysitter, and glutton — has committed tax fraud. While technically never tried in a court, whether in the US, the Mushroom Kingdom, or elsewhere, the allegations have nonetheless stuck, tarnishing his image in…
During today’s SXSW Sonic panel, plenty of focus was given to upcoming kart racer Team Sonic Racing. Those excited for the game itself, riding the wave of new music, or just wanting to see these characters again all have something to be excited for. First was the debut of TSR’s…
One year ago the Switch gained its first Kirby game, one that’s grown over time to become a worthwhile celebration of Nintendo’s spherical superstar. Plenty of Dream Friends have joined in, but for Kirby Star Allies’ first birthday it’s time to spotlight three Helpers who’ve been with the series since…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “Super Paper Mario is really good actually” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Oh boy, we’re already on our second installment, and I’ve run dry of…
We’re two weeks away from Yoshi’s Crafted World popping up on store shelves and switching to an active download button for the Nintendo Switch. To prepare for the big day, Nintendo’s branches in America, Europe, and the original in Japan have all uploaded different trailers featuring Yoshi Player 1 and…
