The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
Over the weekend we learned about the new records feature arriving in Wednesday’s Version 2.0 update. Now, Biff has decided to follow up via the game’s Japanese Twitter account. Thanks to the folks over at @armsfan_eng there’s a better translated version of the tweet: “「Records」will be updated from now on…
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…
The official Super Mario Odyssey Twitter account in Japan has just released a new image showing off what is roughly translated to as a “Cook Bird.” This chicken-like creature sports a chef’s hat and apron, and it’s apparently in charge of creating a stew for Bowser and Peach’s upcoming nuptials….
Cave Story developer Nicalis took to Twitter today to announce that a classic graphics update is coming to Cave Story+ on the Nintendo Switch this August. Along with the announcement, Nicalis released a small GIF of the classic graphics patch in action. Check it out: Free update for #CaveStory+…
With Splatoon 2 officially hitting the Switch in less than two weeks, we’re betting that you and every other squid kid out there are gearing up for the big day. We’ve been seeing a nice stream of Splatoon merch hit the internet these past couple weeks. From the themed Kirin…
UPDATE: For all you NBA Playgrounds players, check your Switches! The update for North America is now available for the title. Read below for all update specifications. Rejoice! Online play and so much more are finally here for NBA Playgrounds. As of right now, the update has been announced via…
Do you love Marina and Pearl as much as we do? We compiled all of the Marina and Pearl clips from the Splatfest demo for you to swoon over!
Back during the days of the original Splatoon, crossover DLC weapons and gear were only features fans could dream of. Woomy man, we even got some fakes that looked official. The fan favorite F.L.U.D.D. from Super Mario Sunshine was one and it could definitely find a home in the world…
We take you on a tour of Inkopolis Square in the recently released Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere demo, now available in the eShop.
A notable absense from Nintendo platforms for the past few years has been wrestling, specifically the WWE franchise. This year that’ll finally be changing, however, as WWE 2K18 is hitting the Nintendo Switch this fall. While no assets have been shown from the version, Nintendo UK confirmed the game with…
Talk about a busy video game season – Bandai Namco Entertainment finally locked in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2’s release date for the Nintendo Switch. Circle your calendars for September 22nd and grab some friends so you can Kamehameha one another all day long. The date has been confirmed by Bandai…
In a couple of days, Switch owners in North America and Europe will be battling it out in the free Splatoon 2 Splatfest demo to determine the best sugary treat – Ice Cream or Cake? Over in Japan, however, the subject is different, with Nintendo’s home country determining the winner…
