Following Mario Kart 7 and 8, there was a common assumption among fans of Nintendo’s beloved racing franchise that “Mario Kart 9” would naturally be the name of the next installment – until the announcement of Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World. In Nintendo’s latest “Ask the Developer” article,…
Despite all the ongoing excitement since the announcement of Donkey Kong Bananza, the redesign of Nintendo’s simian superhero has caused some division among fans. Shigeru Miyamoto, who originally designed the character for his 1981 debut, explained the reason for DK’s makeover in a new interview with IGN. He revealed that…
Seemingly as a way to promote the upcoming Switch 2, Nintendo will be introducing a series of “Nintendo Classics” NSO icons for subscribers to its online service. Set to release in three waves, these icons are all focused on Nintendo’s classic consoles and feature things such as the NES gamepad,…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Today we’re discussing some awesome new merch: Bowser’s Airship Playset from Jakks Pacific and three new Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo. Check it out! Read our written articles on the topics here: New Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo announced Bowser’s Airship Playset announced…
Hori recently unveiled their upcoming Monster Hunter Rise collection, and as appealing as they are they definitely cater to fans of those games specifically. If you’re after something a little more universal, a little more aesthetic-based, then might we suggest these adorable accessories? Coming this April, their new line…
In celebration of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, we’ve taken a look at where the phenomenon began: the original Japanese games! We take a close look at the cartridges and boxes of Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow — all while admiring the detailing inside and out. Have a look for yourself! …
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is a second chance for this Wii U gem in more ways than one. Yes, it’s back and ready to reach a wider audience than ever thanks to the Switch, but it also will now have amiibo support! The original 3D World release…
Amiibo Jason and I went hands-on with the awesome Power-Up Bands from Super Nintendo World! Get a closer look at the Mario and Princess Peach bands and learn more about their amiibo functionality and park capabilities in our video below:
Amiibo Jason unboxed the North American and Japanese copies of Nintendo 64’s Paper Mario on the game’s 20th birthday last week. Have a watch!
The Monster Hunter Rise Nintendo Switch has been confirmed for release in Europe, where it will be bundled with a copy of the game, the Deluxe DLC Kit, and some bonus content. This Monster Hunter Rise #NintendoSwitch bundle (includes download code for #MHRise + Deluxe Kit DLC + bonus…
Everyone here at Nintendo Wire is celebrating Super Smash Bros.’ 22nd birthday today! And to do that, we thought it would be fun to unbox the original Smash 64 from Japan. Have a look at our blast from the past unboxing:
In one of our most recent videos, we look closely at the New Pokémon Snap trailer and dissect it. What’s new? What’s different? And what’s returning from the original N64 classic? Here’s what we think we can expect when the game comes out later this year! You’ll be…
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 a…
Welcome to the premiere edition Mii Weekly with Hero TJ! This new show will feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo. In this episode, we cover Mii in Breath of the Wild, Nintendo’s acquisition of Next Level Games, and the Monster Hunter Direct. …
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