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…
Nintendo has announced that the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie will be hitting theaters in just a few years. On March 26th, 2027, fans and youngsters alike will be able to experience a new take on Hyrule as Link, Zelda, and probably Ganondorf take to the silver screen for…
One of the most beloved cornerstones of the greater Pokémon franchise is the Trading Card Game. While in recent years it has become increasingly difficult to obtain the cards themselves, such as the most recent expansion, there is a good alternative in the form of TCG Pocket. TCG Pocket is…
Update (4/10/2025): This year’s Spring Fest in Splatoon 3 is nearly upon us! With just one day to go, the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account has given us a delightful display of what’s to come this weekend through some pretty stunning art. If you haven’t yet chosen your team — Morning,…
In a recent acceptance speech for a lifetime achievement award, legendary game director Masahiro Sakurai stated that he created his YouTube channel to freely distribute advice in an effort to help developers “do their best.” In a ceremony held earlier this week (reported by Oricon News), Sakurai was given the…
Rejoice, physical game collectors! We now have one less thing to laud over our virtual-collector counterparts, as Nintendo has announced its plans to introduce a system that allows virtual games to be shared between Switches. I can already hear you. “What? Is that possible? How can that be?” It’s true….
Today’s Nintendo Direct may have only had a few triple-A games, but it was packed to the brim with exciting indie announcements. One of the overlooked ones was the reveal that the Monument Valley Trilogy would be coming to consoles this year. Developer UsTwo games announced that Monument Valley 1+2…
In what has to be my favorite surprise from today’s Nintendo Direct, developer Tribute Games announced a brand-new Marvel beat-em-up that not only looks like TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, but features designs seemingly cribbed from Marvel Vs. Capcom. Marvel Cosmic Invasion will be hitting PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One,…
As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, i.e., the final Switch-era stream, there was a surprise announcement of two previously PlayStation-exclusive games getting new ports to other platforms. Being distributed by Bandai Namco, Patapon 1+2 Replay will bring the 4K remastered versions of the first two Patapon games to PC, Nintendo…
“HUH???” “Did they actually… There’s no way” “Is this really it…?” “The Tomodachi Life guy on Twitter is going to lose his MIND” There’s no point in burying the lede. The above is just a tiny peek into not one, but several different group chats that I’m a part…
Nearly four years ago now, a remake of the iconic Dragon Quest III using the HD-2D style was announced for the first time. It would take until last year to hear anything more about it, when finally it was revealed when the game would arrive. Little did anyone know though,…
One month ago, we received more news on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the newest title in the Pokémon series. In a surprise announcement, we received more news in today’s Nintendo Direct, explaining the mysterious symbol shown at the end of the Pokémon Presents. A day/night cycle was teased and we have…
As the countdown for the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation marches on, few were expecting an announcement of a separate Nintendo Direct just a week prior. However, that’s exactly what happened; a new Direct was announced out of nowhere yesterday, and brought heaps of brand-new information for the original Nintendo Switch….
