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…
The all-time classic, blocky match ‘em up game with an added dash of battle royale tactics, Tetris 99, is still going strong on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to new Maximus Cup events and the addition of new Nintendo Switch owners, it’s fairly easy to find 98 strangers to play against….
Today Sega is celebrating a huge milestone for the company, as they’ve commemorated their 60th anniversary. In doing so they’ve shared a video that emphasizes the company’s mission and their vision, along with various titles and pieces of hardware that have made the gaming legend who they are. セガ設立60周年…
U-Treasure is no stranger to fancy takes on familiar characters, releasing Pokémon, Monster Hunter, and Kingdom Hearts partnership products. Most eye catching for stargazers though have to be their Kirby collection, which has rings and other jewelry inspired by Dream Land – including Kirby wedding rings. These newest ones, though,…
For myself and many I know, the N64 was the console that they became a Nintendo fan on. Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards; not to mention the original Super Smash Bros. itself all came from this beauty, and that doesn’t…
Sega has announced a product to celebrate on their 60th anniversary, bringing back their battery draining handheld system in a new, tiny way. The Sega Game Gear Micro will be available in four different colors, each of which will feature unique line ups of four games each. These are all…
Are you ready for some NES goodness? Then be sure to check out this Kickstarter for The NES Omnibus: The Nintendo Entertainment System and Its Games, Volume 1 (A–L). This hardcover book features a robust, hugely entertaining, 1,200-word foreword by The Goldbergs creator and producer Adam F. Goldberg. The NES…
It’s no secret that Castlevania has become a better show than most people would’ve imagined, which is probably due to Netflix backing the series. But, what if the streaming giant never stepped on board? A new interview with executive producer Kevin Kolde reveals new details about the show’s run onto…
As we gear up for our trip to the Isle of Armor, Pokémon Sword and Shield players can get a few familiar friends ahead of time via Pokémon Home. An all-new distribution has begun with the storage app, letting players receive the whole set of Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble all…
Welcome back to the Nintendo WireCast. On today’s episode, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason ponder when the Nintendo news lull will end.
The Pokémon Company has released a new trailer for Pokémon Sword & Shield’s Expansion Pass, revealing that the first bit of DLC, the Isle of Armor, will launch on June 17. We also get to see Galarian Slowbro and Urshifu in action. Watch the trailer below! There’s some…
One of Pokémon’s popular catchphrases and goals is to catch them all. With over 800 Pokémon to find, catch, battle, and train, there are few things that could rival such a big number. The Pokémon anime, on the other hand, can tackle that number easily with its 1,100+ episodes, 23…
Are you craving something new to read right now? If so, a new Splatoon comic may be just what you need, and wouldn’t you know it, a new one is coming out next month: Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show will be arriving in the West on July 14th. Splatoon: Squid…
