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…
Capcom’s online store updated overnight with a slew of Monster Hunter Double Cross Nintendo Switch merchandise. Not only that, but the game is getting multiple limited edition bundles! Starting off with the Normal Version for 6,264 yen fans will receive the game, a “replacement jacket” that is currently being printed…
Gust’s Nights of Azure 2 was one of many Japan-developed Switch games announced during April’s Nintendo Direct, though its style definitely set it apart. Before that announcement, however, the game was confirmed for both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, but if you’re worried about a delayed port there’s no need…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap: Weekend Edition! 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,…
As pointed out by Japanese Nintendo, Hori and Max Games are ready to join the fray of Splatoon 2 merchandise. Hori’s hard case is priced at 2,354 yen and comes in two designs: Ink x Squid and Graffiti. While different on the outside, the lining for both cases are the…
The Financial Times is reporting that Nintendo may be having more Nintendo Switch units made to meet demand. Given there’s no official confirmation from Nintendo, you’ll have to take this report with a grain of salt. On the flipside, the fact that the Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch bundle is in…
Fans of visual novels take note, as Anonymous;Code, the next game from the studio behind Steins;Gate, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch. Confirmed at the Chiyo-St. Live 2017 –Genesis- event by the publishers at Mages., and reported on by Siliconera, the game is part of the “Science Visual Novel”…
Looking to spice up your ARMS appearance? Well, you’re in luck! In the Global Testpunch, you can change the color of your character as you select it. When you are selecting a character, simply click down the left stick and hold a direction at the same time. Press A, and…
Nice timing Nintendo! If you’re loving this weekend’s Global Testpunch or wishing you could take part then you can check out Nintendo of America’s official ARMS site. After weeks of “Full Site Coming Soon”, the pages now resemble the fully-featured site that has been available in Japanese for a while….
In an interview with UK-based gaming publication GamesTM, via Japanese Nintendo, we now have a better understanding of what to expect from Splatoon 2 in the way of voice chat. According to statements by the game’s director, Yusuke Amano, and producer, Hisahi Nogami, voice chat will be an included feature…
The Switch’s initial year of games is getting another heavyweight titan added to the roster. Yes, Monster Hunter Double Cross will be out this year — in Japan at least. The game will be released in Japan on Friday, August 25th, 2017. This is just a little over five months…
Update 3: Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo Switch trailer. Update 2: A custom Switch Dock is also confirmed for the game. Update: Monster Hunter XX launches on the Nintendo Switch on August 25th in Japan. The newest trailer also appeared to showcase crossplay with the 3DS version. If you’re looking…
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…
