Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
Being a family friendly game, Pokémon GO naturally has had little in the way of messaging. For die-hard fans, however, an official solution is on the way for chatting with like-minded raid goers. Campfire, a companion app that is already live for Niantic’s other AR game Ingress, will be getting…
While he’s no longer a major artist for the series like he once was, Yoshitaka Amano is still strongly tied to the Final Fantasy series, designing each mainline game’s logo and more besides. Now, however, he’s following in Tetsuya Nomura’s footsteps and drawing Batman. For the upcoming issue #1063 of…
The long-awaited 1.0 release of the monster taming game Temtem finally has a release date – September 6th. Physical and Digital versions will be available, and a Collector’s Edition is also planned, featuring a striking statue featuring the three starter monsters. You can get an updated look at the game…
If you’re a fan of the original Breath of Fire then your year has gotten even better. Not only did Fangamer release plushes based on the RPG back in March but now Ship to Shore PhoneCo. is expanding its library of Capcom vinyl records even further with the original soundtrack….
The worldwide Pokémon GO Fest 2022 event may almost be here, but there’s still more planned for the summer. Previously announced, Niantic would be hosting in-person GO Fest events in the US, Germany, and Japan. Tickets sales for the Germany and Japan events went on sale earlier this month, and…
Totally tubular – Limited Run Games is going to be releasing the physical editions of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge for all consoles this year, including Switch. COWABUNGA! Kick shell with the boys in a bodacious beat-em-up on PS4, Switch & XBOX!Our release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:…
About a year ago it was announced that Final Fantasy IX would be getting an animated adaptation from Paris-based animators Cyber Group Studios, a fascinating announcement that drew responses ranging from cautious optimism to more skeptical wariness. Well, we might have a more concrete idea of what to think soon…
The Squid Research Lab (aka the Splatoon social media team) is hard at work detailing new information about Splatoon 3 (and more importantly, writing goofy tweets about it), taking the time this week to dish out some refreshers on rollers in the third person shooter. Squid Research Lab here,…
Precious will be yours later this year our hobbitses. It may have been living in the shadows for a while now, but The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has finally received an update from developer Daedalic Entertainment GmbH and publisher Nacon. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will officially launch…
2022 marks Pac-Man’s 42nd anniversary and while it’s not exactly the most notable milestone, unless you’re a Douglas Adams fan, that hasn’t stopped Bandai Namco from celebrating it with style. The latest product to feature the arcade icon is a new song sung by Kaho Kidoguchi which also has a…
Pokémon GO’s Season of Alola will soon be coming to a close, with the Tapu legendaries having made their debut over the past few months. That’s not it for the additions from Sun & Moon, however, as it appears wormholes will soon be appearing to another dimension… Those don’t…
Tomorrow, April 24th, the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie will gets its digital home release. As is to be expected it’ll come with a few bonus features, with some more notable than others. To cover the most exciting part first, there’ll be a 5 minute long animated short featuring Sonic,…
