In a recent discussion with VGC, Nightdive Studios bosses Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman have stated that they feel the company is ready to start tackling Xbox 360 and PS3 remasters. While the company has made a name for itself remastering games from the sixth console generation and earlier, including…
I can’t believe we’re this eager to get Switch 2 news out, but Nintendo has shared a brief look at the Switch 2’s brand-new “C” button ahead of tomorrow’s Direct. On the Nintendo Today app, the latest hype video for the Switch 2 gave us a seven-second look at the…
In an astonishing turn of events, the ROM for BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 Week 1 has finally been discovered and dumped for preservation. Over the weekend, LuigiBlood (famous for their preservation efforts and Nintendo Direct leaks) announced that they were finally able to secure a copy of the previously…
How do you like your breakfast, warm or cold? That’s the question posed by the latest European Splatfest, which will be taking place in one week, as announced by Nintendo of Europe. EU #Splatfest announcement! Pick a side in-game and join this battle of breakfasts next Saturday at 16:00…
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…
As you hop, skip and jump your way through Super Mario Odyssey you’ll eventually run into a new, bizarre character: Uncle amiibo. A small, flat robot with a satellite, this guy is who you go to when you want to tap your figures and get a hint as to…
120 has been a significant number in more wide open Mario games. It’s the total number of Power Stars and Shine Sprites in both Mario 64 and Sunshine — a nice round number after a couple full adventures. In Super Mario Odyssey, it’s just a passing total on the way…
A new song’s come along for Sonic Forces, though this time it’s specifically stated that it’s for a not-so-blue Hedgehog instead. Fakers rejoice, because there’s another hint at what’s to come from Episode Shadow. The song will play in a (so far) unseen stage called Eggman’s Facility, but fans of…
October 27th certainly has been a busy day. It seems that no matter what fandom you’re apart of, there’s something to enjoy before Halloween arrives. Here to celebrate Stranger Things’ second season on Netflix, the Minecraft for Nintendo Switch version now has the Stranger Things skin pack available! To commemorate…
Please keep in mind that this impressions piece is based on the Japanese Sonic Forces Demo, which is currently only offered in the eShop specific to that region. I’ve always classified myself as a Sonic superfan. I’ve played every main game, most of the spinoffs, read all the comics, and…
The fine folks over at GameXplain have been letting loose with Super Mario Odyssey content today. While we’ve seen it teased in official clips by Nintendo, as well as getting a live-action adaptation as part of its marketing, you can find that the entire “Jump Up, Super Star!” song is…
There’s no free DLC weapon of the week for Splatoon 2 tomorrow, but how about a map? How about we do one better and bring back a fan favorite from the Wii U era of Splatoon – Blackbelly Skatepark. It’s time to shred and claim your turf in bowls, half…
There’s only one more day until the big release of Super Mario Odyssey, and the embargo on reviews has been lifted. As of this writing, Super Mario Odyssey is sitting at a 97 on Metacritic, tying it with this year’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. On the…
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…
Hard to believe it’s almost November, with game after game coming in fast. When it comes to speed, there’s only one true king, and it looks like he’s jumped the starting line just a bit. Sonic Forces has received a downloadable demo in the Japanese eShop, letting fans try out…
