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…
If you’ve been looking for yet another piece of Sonic merchandise to grace your desk, then look no further than First 4 Figures’ latest announcement, which depicts Classic Sonic and an iconic Checkpoint Pole. Not only that but, thanks to the rotateable head on the pole, you can pose Sonic…
Trainers, it’s time to get hyped! The North American Pokémon Center has updated its shop with five new plushes, all dedicated to some of our favorite new Galar region Pokémon from Sword & Shield. Wooloo, Gossifleur, Eldegoss, Drednaw, and Corviknight are waiting to join your collections: Each plush will…
Can you believe it’s already the end of the year? To ring in 2020, Nintendo is bringing a brand new, holiday themed tour to Mario Kart Tour, complete with Yoshi cosplaying as everyone’s favorite reindeer — Rudolph, and Pauline too, sporting what appears to be some sort of disco ball…
Remember the good old days? Driving in the car with Mom and Dad to McDonald’s to score a Happy Meal with a cheap, plastic toy based on what ever Disney movie was currently in theaters? While the toys were usually pretty dubious in quality, there was something magical about them….
Bravely Default II is up for pre-order at Best Buy. Rejoice, JRPG fans and aficionados: Team Asano (Bravely Default, Octopath Traveler) has finally announced their next title for the Nintendo Switch — and it’s the long-awaited Bravely sequel, titled… Bravely Default II. Which is different from Bravely Second. Yeah, that’s…
It may not have been the first reveal of the show, but leave it to Travis Touchdown to shoot for the number one spot. Suda51’s otaku assassin cut his way into the show with a brand new trailer, showcasing a small animated story about a boy and his furry little…
While Rayman himself is still MIA, the Rabbids are still popping up all over the place. The next place you might see them could be at the theater. As reported by Deadline, film studio Lionsgate has purchased the rights for a movie based on the Rabbids franchise. The film is…
This year’s Game Awards event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. PT | 7:30 p.m. CT | 8:30 ET today. Check out all the Nintendo titles up for nomination while you wait for the festivities to begin! You can watch the stream live below:
According to a new report from Sonic news source TSSZ, the studio that played a “significant role” in redesigning Sonic the Hedgehog’s look in the upcoming Sonic movie has shut down. The closure, as first reported by Cartoon Brew, affected the Vancouver branch of MPC, a visual effects studio. The…
The Nintendo Switch may have just launched in China, but it already seems to be moving quite a few consoles. Niko Partners estimates that the sell through on day one exceeded 50,000 units. The game launched with only one game: New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and the Chinese model…
The folks over at WayForward initially revealed that the Half-Genie Hero’s next big release would be coming to the Nintendo Switch and other consoles sometime in 2019. With the year nearly at its close, we all figured that broader window was most likely moved — and it surely has been!…
For years now Sonic fans have been asking for more Chao content, and while it’s not a new Garden to play around in, this latest official animation is the next best thing. Watch in its adorable glory below: Not only that, but both the North American and European…
