First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
Heads up, squid kids! The details of Splatoon 2’s next Splatfest have just been announced. The game’s first proper, post-release Splatfest will be pitting Mayo against Ketchup, and will take place on August 4th, starting at 9:00 p.m. PST and will run until 9:00 p.m. PST on August 5th. This…
Lucky Nintendo Wire writer, Splatoon expert and Switch devotee Logan Plant got his hands on the gorgeous neon green and pink Joy-Cons, imported all the way from Japan. While we’re all still (understandably) bummed that these dazzling controllers never made the trek over to the states, we’re at least grateful…
Most of the titles on offer at the Nintendo Summer of Play were ones I had already managed to try before, but away from the massive lines for Splatoon 2 and ARMS was a humble little station holding Flip Wars for the Nintendo Switch. When I picked up the Joy-Con…
The original Splatoon made waves upon its initial release back in 2015, proving a fresh take on a genre typically plagued by uninspired tropes, muted color palettes and muscular Michaels. A quirky competitive shooter where fashion-savvy squid kids quite literally paint the town red, the game quickly super jumped to…
UPDATE: It’s official! Retro City Rampage DX is coming to the Nintendo Switch on August 3rd, according to a tweet sent out this morning by the game’s developer. Check out the launch trailer for the game below! Get ready for another fantastic Switch port! Vblank Entertainment has just…
With 30 years of history, you’d be hard-pressed to find an American fan who knows the ins and outs of Dragon Quest. Practically a cultural institution back in Japan, Dragon Quest hasn’t been nearly as successful here, though that’s thankfully been changing for a handful of years now. You can…
Yet another beloved indie gem is on its way to the Nintendo Switch, though this time around it’s quite recent. Tequila Works’ The Sexy Brutale has been rated by PEGI in Europe and was just confirmed for release in Japan by Nippon Ichi Software (via Perfectly Nintendo.) The Sexy Brutale…
Even though the game is just a week old, Nintendo is already going all-out with the free updates for Splatoon 2, with the day after launch seeing the return of the Ink Brush from the first game. Tomorrow we’ll be seeing yet another classic weapon make a come back, but…
This last weekend, I was able to spend four consecutive days at the San Diego stop of the Nintendo Summer of Play tour. This is the Switch’s first summer and seeing Nintendo tour it around the country, offering attendees the chance to play the latest games and walk away with…
Ready to remember bygone days of arcades? Bandai Namco sure is, and best of all you’ll probably still be spending less than a mountain of quarters. Namco Museum for the Switch brings along ten classics along with a special, multiplayer twist on an old favorite in the form of PAC-MAN…
Over the weekend during San Diego Comic-Con, Mattel set up a large table in the Nintendo Lounge area. Throughout the day, representatives for the Hot Wheels brand were letting attendees have a “let’s-a-go” with their upcoming take on the Mario Kart series, aimed at ages eight and up. Available starting…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Bandai Namco reminisces over the golden age of the arcade, Olimar embarks on yet another voyage for Earth’s garbage, and your many Miis mingle in a quest for friendship. The slow summer of sales continues this week with not much new to report. Wii…
