Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
In a series of posts over on Twitter, former Capcom composer Masakazu Sugimori has suggested that Ace Attorney would not have become a franchise if it were released in the current gaming industry. As he explains, the initial sales numbers were so low that any modern publisher would have completely…
This is part 3 of our ongoing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 review. For further context on our thoughts on the game so far, check out Part 1 and Part 2. Sometimes, we find games that are nearly perfectly crafted, yet we simply don’t seem to resonate with them. Maybe it doesn’t…
As my Switch library’s grown I started to feel like something was missing. Every one of my favorite genres was represented in some way except for one crucial piece: a rhythm game. There were options, sure — and nothing against them — but it wasn’t until Floor Kids threw down…
Square Enix’s upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive Project Octopath Traveler is already shaping up to be a very unique yet nostalgic experience, blending modern lighting and effects with classic pixel art. Even the music seems to be poised to reflect this, keeping the bombastic melodies of classic JRPGs but performed by…
Please understand: This newest edition of the Nintendo Wiretap does not include the video version. The video, however, will return this Wednesday. Look forward to it, and more, this week! Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best,…
I’m a huge fan of indie games that attempt to replicate a beloved series or genres. Games like Planet Freedom or Yooka-Laylee reflect the feeling of a bygone era for fans who want to relive some of their favorite, yet obsolete experiences. Other indie games, like Skullgirls, are made by…
This should come as no surprise, given how long it takes to make Zelda games, but in the brand new Master Works book for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, series producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the next Zelda game is currently in development. Work on Breath of…
A few days ago, we learned that Dragon Quest Builders would be launching on the Nintendo Switch in Japan on February 1st — and now, thanks to Nintendo of America, we have a solid release date for North America as well. Dragon Quest Builders will be launching in North America…
Bandai Namco has slowly but surely started supporting the Switch, with the likes of Namco Museum earlier this year giving people portable arcade classics and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 being the first of what will hopefully be many ports. Now, a modern-classic game has been announced for a release on…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the phantom limbed leaps of our Rayman Legends challenge comes yet another ruthless run that will leave…
It was a hard fight, but this month’s Splatfest for North America has drawn to a close. Now that a few hours had passed, Lil’ Judd was able to finish pouring through Team Sweater vs. Team Socks battle results. So Squid-kids, did you side win the great clothing gift ink…
Ever since it launched in June, Switch-exclusive brawler ARMS has seen a steady flow of updates and new fighters like Lola Pop to Springtron. Now it’s been confirmed another character is on the way, and they’ll be landing very soon. In a new tweet from Nintendo UK it’s confirmed that…
Skyrim fans have been able to add a little flair to their Switch copy of the game since the start of this month, when Bethesda made available some downloadable alternative covers fans could print off themselves. If you’re unable to do that, though, there’s another method. GameStop stores across the…
