There’s a key detail about the upcoming wireless GameCube controllers for Switch 2 that we all seem to have missed: they will only function with the GameCube app provided with a Switch Online subscription. As noticed by Nintendo Everything, the fine print in the UK version of the “GameCube Nintendo…
A brand-new character flies into Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble! Red from the Angry Birds franchise has been added as paid DLC, and while playing as Red, various items around the course will change to match. Bananas will turn into feathers, bunches of bananas are now tufts of feathers, and…
In a bit of news that will certainly be disappointing for our fellow gamers overseas, a new report from Nikkei has stated that Nintendo has chosen not to launch the Switch 2 in China just yet. According to the outlet, Nintendo has chosen to forgo a launch in the region…
UPDATE: The full Mario Kart 8 Deluxe website is now live. You can check out the full roster, courses, items and more! Check it out here. The North American Mario Kart 8 Deluxe website is now open and includes images and trailers of the upcoming title. Keep in mind, this…
Another week, another Neo Geo game heading to the Nintendo Switch eShop courtesy of HAMSTER’s Arcade Archives. Releasing next Thursday is one of the system’s most iconic fighters (which is saying something), Fatal Fury. A classic one-on-one fighting game, Fatal Fury introduces various characters who have now become iconic, like…
A Mario Kart 8 Switch bundle was accidentally revealed and then quickly removed on the official Russian Nintendo site. Originally discovered by the folks on r/nintendoswitch, the bundle includes a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and either a Gray or Neon Switch console. Here’s a look at the image…
Nintendo has released a new trailer showcasing four characters from Fire Emblem Echoes that will be making an appearance in Fire Emblem Heroes. Starting on April 14th, players will be able to summon enhanced versions of Alm, Clair, Faye, and Lukas. You can check out the announcement trailer: …
Despite being well over 25 years old at this point, it looks like Super Mario Bros. for the NES might have surprises left in store. Case in point, this new discovery by YouTube user Famicomer. After experimenting with a HEX editor, they found a value that appears to contain a…
The latest Fire Emblem Heroes update is now live, and it stands as the largest update the game has received so far. While past updates have optimized existing features or added new systems, this latest one refines plenty of what’s already here while giving players access to more resources and…
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UPDATE: According to a recent thread on r/nintendoswitch, the 1.1.2 update removes an infinite arrow farming glitch that was triggered when Bokoblins on horseback attacked Link. You can check out a statement from reddit user Cardstatman below on his experiences with the update: Guess I’m the guinea pig. I farmed up to…
Custom Conquest is back! Season 2 features four different custom amiibo versions of Dark Link — inspired by Zelda II, A Link Between Worlds, Twilight Princess and Ocarina of Time. Learn what it takes to bring Dark Link to life with an amiibo in Episode 19! See how…
After announcing the July 29th Japanese release date of Dragon Quest XI earlier today, Square Enix broke history by announcing a very unusual bundle – both the PS4 and 3DS versions of the game will be included in a single special bundle. Both games will be packaged inside two hollow…
Cybersecurity is a tricky business, and more often than not, those who are the cream of the crop don’t work for all the big tech companies. Nintendo apparently realizes this, as it’s teamed up with HackerOne to offer bounties to hackers who can find and pinpoint Switch security flaws. This…
Whether you like donning your wrists with colorful adornments or not, we’re pretty sure this next bit of news will spark some interest, especially if you’re one of the many who’s eagerly waiting for Splatoon 2’s release this summer. Casio just announced a vibrant new pair of Baby-G watches titled…
