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…
Ask anyone what the weakest Pokémon is, and more often than not you’ll probably hear Magikarp. Some have lower stats or get called out in the Dex, but thanks to its connection to Splash and just how much more jacked it gets as Gyarados, poor Magikarp is forever endearingly pathetic….
Now that the Katie’s Time Out garden event is over, it’s time to move onto other things in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! Starting us off this week, the game has officially updated to version 2.3.0. While no huge, substantial changes have been made this time around, there are a few…
The North American Pokémon Center added a number of items themed to Detective Pikachu’s Ryme City last week, and now it appears that the collection dedicated to the upcoming movie has already grown. The PC has expanded on the selection by showcasing a variety of themes revolving around our favorite…
In the latest episode of the Nintendo Newscast, we talk about what’s next for amiibo and what we want to see in the future. Have a watch:
If you know me, you probably know that Ace Attorney is my favorite franchise of all-time. Ever since I first played one of the games in 2009, the stories of Phoenix Wright and co. have stuck with me. I’ve played the original Phoenix Wright trilogy countless times across a myriad…
UPDATE: Mortal Kombat 11 is now available for preorder on the Switch eShop. The page confirms the 22GB total size for the game, which lends credence to the previous information about the 15GB download for the physical version. The eShop listing also confirms the Premium Edition, available for $99.99, which…
Last month Nintendo held the “Maximus Cup” event in the Switch-exclusive Tetris 99, a timed event which had the top 999 players walk away with 999 free Gold My Nintendo points, which equates to $9.99 in eShop credit. It must have done well for them, as another Maximus Cup is…
Last week, Nintendo surprised us all with the announcement that Super Mario Odyssey and the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be getting updates for Labo VR support. Now, we have a bunch of new screenshots for the former, showing Mario collecting instruments with the fixed camera perspective….
One of my favorite things about Pokémon is that the designs of most creatures translate really well into fun, colorful, and playful mediums. We see things like t-shirts and enamel pins and plushes and crochet works; Etsy is filled to the absolute brim with fun homemade Pokémon designs and none…
There’s no telling what wonders can come along when you’re caught in a dream — this new line of mini Pokémon figures wants to make its way to yours. The Pikachu’s Night Parade collection of blind boxes is offering up ten different ways Pikachu gets ready for some sweet dreams,…
Time to mix drinks and save lives — Sukeban Games’ combo visual novel and neon-soaked bartending simulator VA-11 Hall-A finally has a western release date for the Nintendo Switch, dropping onto the console May 2nd. The game follows a brief period in the life of Jill Stingray, bartender for a…
Nintendo Dream recently sat down with Good-Feel developer and Yoshi’s Crafted World director Masahiro Yamamoto to talk about the title in detail. The full interview has yet to be translated, but the current snippets dive into the origins of the game, which are mildly interesting. After Yoshi’s Woolly World, Nintendo…
