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…
Niantic has once again given Pokémon GO players the opportunity to vote on which Pokémon should appear during this month’s Community Day, and it seems that the community has spoken! For Pokémon GO’s June Community Day event, the featured Pokémon will be… Weedle! This Kanto-native Bug-Type Pokémon is often overlooked…
The video game themed merchandise company run by fans for fans is adding a few new items to its site. Celeste fans, get ready to add some new pins to your collection as well as the plushie forms of Madeline and Badeline. Bundled together, Madeline and Badeline are finally here…
The latest Ninjala developer diary is bursting with news and a breakdown of the game’s second open beta. Of all the topics covered, the big standout is the first-ever livestream for the game. Announced at the end of the video and published as an update on the Ninjala site, GungHo…
The popular light novel, manga, and anime series Re:ZERO is heading to the Nintendo Switch for the first time later this year! Spike Chunsoft has confirmed that it will be publishing a localized version of the “tactical adventure” game, complete with an English dub, this winter. If you’re unfamiliar, Re:ZERO…
I could go broke from all the food and merch that the Kirby Café has brought to the world, so imagine my delight with this newest assortment. The Menu Collection decided to have its cake and eat it too, putting out an assortment of goods decorated with the menu items…
Back in April, it was discovered that Nintendo users who logged into their accounts by using the Nintendo Network ID had experienced a breach. Suddenly, some found their accounts transferred, PayPal accounts drained, and more. The initial way to fight and/or prevent having your account compromised was to enable two-factor…
Nintendo has been testing the waters with brand collaborations lately, and earlier this year released a new line with Adidas. It seems the partnership is still going strong, as Adidas has released a new Pikachu slide now, too! While the new Adilette Shower Pikachu slide is affordable at $20, they’re…
Though we’re all hoping to hear more about the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, sometimes it’s good to look a little further back. First 4 Figures must think so, as they’ve shared an unboxing video of one of Link’s most participatory allies. None…
If you’re a fan of collecting the Kotobukiya ARTFX Pokémon Figure statues, you’ll be happy to know that another one is set for release later this year, and the new figure features none other than Red and Charmander! As per previous Kotobukiya ARTFX lines, the latest Pokémon collectible is a…
Things are starting to heat up as summer rolls in, and like clockwork that means prices are rolling back. The annual swath of summer sales have arrived in the eShop, cutting the price off of many games from multiple publishers. The headlining and aptly named Summer Game Sale has a…
The top-down action RPG CrossCode finally has its Switch release date! Originally released for PC back in 2018, and announced for Nintendo’s Switch back in January of 2019, the game will launch digitally on July 9th, 2020. The game is critically acclaimed thanks to its large world and smooth gameplay…
GungHo Online’s Ninjala will soon escape its online beta sessions and launch into alpha status on June 24th. While we’re just weeks away from its launch, it’s interesting to note that the game’s changed significantly over the last three years. Debuting at E3 2017, it was hard to miss GungHo…
