The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been unveiled. Nintendo confirmed it comes with 256GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch. But here’s the thing: games have never been bigger. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 clock in at a massive 64 gigs. If you’re anything…
No sooner did Nintendo confirm that the Switch 2 utilizies DLSS and will support ray-tracing that Nvidia has now given us a breakdown of the CPU and GPU the console will contain. While there aren’t raw numbers to compare against Nintendo’s rivals, we do know that not only are DLSS…
During yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo spent a surprisingly decent chunk of time describing GameChat, a new system feature that is basically like all of the social features Microsoft introduced to the Xbox 360 20 years ago. It’s charming how old-school Nintendo can be sometimes, but one thing that wasn’t…
The Animal Crossing series has always had a robust catalog of items. Any “slice of life” simulation game is going to have thousands of objects — functional, decorative, a combination of both, and more. Previous Animal Crossing games have had sites dedicated to cataloguing and buying/selling/trading the in-game items and…
While things have been quiet for North America, Japan and the UK have both seen Animal Crossing amiibo cards make a comeback. Presumed to have been leftover stock of Series 1, 2, 3, 4, and Welcome amiibo cards; these orders came and went for the most part. While it certainly…
You’ve seen Rob Heiret’s name if you’ve unlocked K.K. Slider in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Every time the famous musician strikes up a tune on Saturday, the game’s credits play and names and companies from all over the world scroll by. Yesterday, Rob began tweeting snippets about his time working…
With the recent incredible success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it’s hard to imagine that anyone that has a Switch right now NOT owning the game. At this point, the franchise feels mainstream, but some might not believe that for a long time it was actually rather divisive, with some…
Jason and Lauren unbox and review the gorgeous Animal Crossing products that Hori recently released for the Nintendo Switch in our latest video! You can pick up the Switch accessories at Play-Asia. Save 5% with code NINWIRE at checkout on orders of $20 or more! Please keep in mind that…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players are spending real money via Patreon to keep a turnip trading website afloat. Turnip Exchange allows players to easily set up queues for their islands for players to visit and sell turnips, catalog rare items, and more. Users can post their Dodo Codes and island…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is finding new ways to be helpful, as the Detroit Lions, an NFL team, recently used the game to reveal their 2020-21 schedule. Big shout out to @animalcrossing for holding it down while we wait for football season. #animalcrossingnewhorizons #acnh #animalcrossing pic.twitter.com/RcvUKq91Cb — Detroit Lions…
Looking for a cute way to say “I love you” to your mom or another loved one for Mother’s Day this weekend? Well, Nintendo’s got you covered! Whether or not you’ve immersed yourself in the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the design on this cute card available at Play…
Customization in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is extensive. Having the ability to carve out your own island is possible and there have been some stunning designs and methods used since the game’s release. Going back to the series’ roots, customization was limited to clothing and patterns. So this new design…
Everyone’s drawn to Animal Crossing for different things, and it seems one of the constants is the friendly faces and quirky stylings of all those hundreds of villagers. Nintendo’s spotlighting those friendships in its latest commercial for the game, sharing some of the fun you can have with your neighbors…
Ever since Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released back in March, players have been experimenting with the game’s camera modes and Harvey’s Island. This, plus the ease of owning a capture card, has led to many creative videos. Ranging from meme-y, to music video recreations, to island tours, there’s something…
A fan-made Animal Crossing: New Horizons “Direct” went up on YouTube yesterday, showcasing various quality-of-life changes its makers wish would come to the game — and now we do, too! Clocking in at just over six minutes long, this cheeky (and really well made!) concept video by Nick Ha brings…
