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…
E3 2020 was officially cancelled this week, and in the aftermath several developers have spoken out about what to expect from them moving forward. Nintendo is one of said companies, who was in full support of the ESA’s decision to cancel the event, while also mentioning its plans moving toward. …
We first got word of Good Smile’s Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Luminary Nendoroid back in September last year during a Square Enix panel. After a lot of waiting, we finally have definitive word on a release date and a much clearer look at the figure itself….
The ’90s were a wild time for licensed video games, where you’d either wind up with a stinker like Masters of Teras Kasi or a revolutionary FPS like Goldeneye. Westwood’s 1997 Blade Runner point-and-click falls firmly in the latter camp, being a surprisingly accurate recreation of Ridley Scott’s moody cyberpunk…
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s crossover with Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons has kicked off, bring New Horizons-themed items and island-garbed Tom Nook, Timmy, and Tommy to the mobile game. Players who log in during the “On to New Horizons” event period (March 12th, 2020 to March 20th, 2020)…
That was quick! After being teased earlier this week, we finally have a look at the new Lego Super Mario sets, and it’s confirmed they’ll be used to make an interactive obstacle course of sorts. The Mario toy itself will be able to jump on enemies and animate on his…
Welcome to the Nintendo WireCast! Tonight, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason discuss E3 2020’s cancellation, hardware modding, and Super Mario Lego!
If you discount game-specific Directs and indie presentations, it has been over six months since the last “general” Nintendo Direct, which aired on September 4th, 2019. With Nintendo of America’s last dated game release of 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, mere days away from release, many fans have been wondering…
The spread of the coronavirus has led to most major events and gatherings being delayed or cancelled, including E3. This year’s Game Developer Conference, or GDC, was postponed to prevent any possible contaminations. Due to this, GDC will now be streaming many pre-recorded talks that were scheduled to take place…
The excitement for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is heating up. Today it’s been announced that the NookPhone will have a camera feature with filters and zoom control (including rotating angles), which allows the player to capture precious moments with villagers seamlessly. Here’s the tweet in case you’re curious: NookPhone…
London: the city famous for Big Ben, medieval buildings, and fish and chips. Now, though, London is getting a new attraction: the Baby Rosalina Tour. That’s right: Mario Kart Tour is welcoming Detective Baby Rosalina to the game with her very own tour. There will be 12 cups to compete…
We all heard this week’s news about Super Mario Legos, but what about our good friend Sonic? Well, fans may be in luck, as an avid fan of the Blue Blur has created a Sonic the Hedgehog Lego set and submitted it to Lego Ideas. The set features Eggman’s giant…
Since December 2018, Pokémon characters have slowly been added to Japan’s public utilities in the form of manhole covers. Throw in Pokémon GO’s popularity and the decision to make each lid a PokéStop, and you have a nice little scavenger hunt that involves seeing the artwork in person. 2020’s first…
