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…
After their noticeable absence from the likes of Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite and Lego Marvel Superheroes 2, comic fans rejoiced when Wolverine and Storm popped up during the Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 reveal. If you were one of them, buckle in, as this latest trailer is all about mutantkind, showing…
While the Nintendo Switch has games from seemingly every genre in existence already, there is one notable exception – the MMORPG. There are plenty of big online games to be sure, like Warframe, but few that follow the traditional mold, especially outside of Japan. That’ll finally change this summer, as…
Back in April, the official Final Fantasy Portal App celebrated the launch of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on Switch and Xbox One with a poll asking fans to pick their favorite from the game’s six Moogle siblings. Considering his major appearances in other Ivalice-set games, it’s no surprise…
After being announced late last month, it’s been confirmed that the rhythm action game Muse Dash will be heading to Switch on June 20th, 2019. It will cost $29.99/￥3240 and come with English, Japanese, Korean, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese language support. If you’re curious what the game will…
Nearly every first-party Nintendo release comes with options — limited/collector’s editions, system bundles, amiibo packs, and more. Add retailer-exclusive bonuses to the list, and it can make one’s buying decisions a tiny bit harder. So far, Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ summer release seemed relatively tame, but now GameStop is throwing…
In an interesting turn of events, it looks like Niantic and Pokémon GO have created a new way of announcing Community Day featured Pokémon… mini trailers! We got our first taste of this kind of announcement earlier today, with Pokémon GO using this new format to announce Slakoth as June’s…
A new set of Pokémon figures will be out in Japan soon, and these little ones are bringing a lot more fun. Rather than just sit soundly on display, these tiny guys bring the unbridled thrill of finger puppetry to your life! Have a look for yourself: Featured Pokemon…
Pokémon developer Game Freak is said to be “prioritizing” the development of new games to help grow its staff’s experience (and therefore improve the Pokémon series), according to programmer and director Masayuki Onoue. The news comes from Video Games Chronicle, which published an article earlier today discussing Game Freak’s new…
If you’ve been looking for a new way to show your excitement for the debut of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu in theaters, the Pokémon Center’s got you covered! It’s just released three new items that allow you to adorn yourself with the cute little sleuth — in the form of jewelry….
Last week, seemingly out of nowhere, The Pokémon Company released a new mobile game to the Australian Google Play store – Pokémon Rumble Rush. Now, the app has launched in North America and Europe, letting even more people guide the little toy creatures on a path of destruction. It’s only…
The closed beta for Nintendo’s latest mobile game foray, Mario Kart Tour, is underway on Android devices, and naturally screenshots and video have started to crop up. We’ll run down the essentials, thanks to details shared via the Resetera thread on the game. First up, here’s the full list of…
Before Dragon Quest XI gets its enhanced port to Switch, the sequel to the surprisingly brilliant Builders will be hitting store shelves in July. This counts for digital storefronts, too, and if you’re going that route you can now pre-purchase the game. Better yet, it’s part of the new Nintendo…
