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…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Spirit Board events just keep on coming, bringing even more challengers based around a theme. This time around? It’s Power, Wisdom, and Courage combined, as the Legend of Zelda’s Triforce pulls in heroes from across that franchise. The three-day "Power, Wisdom and Courage" event starts…
Disclaimer: Some of our predictions below are based on alleged rumors that started circulating several days ago. Proceed at your own discretion, as certain details could be interpreted as spoilers. The scent of love is in the air, as flowers descend on the collective spirits of humanity while Barry White…
A true indie surprise, Celeste has become a welcome staple to just about everyone’s Switch library. Thanks to its execution and themes, it’s checked off various qualities that gamers hold dear. Those who have a soft spot for soulful music soon discovered Lena Raine’s work and became smitten with Celeste’s…
They say love is in the air during this time of the year… but we all know what Valentine’s is really about. It’s that sweet, creamy delight known as chocolate. Whether handmade or store-bought, chilled or baked, dark or white; you really can’t go wrong with these treats. The big…
It’s been a crazy four years for ToeJam & Earl, an alien rap duo that crash landed on Kickstarter back in 2015. Throughout the game’s development, its inclusion to consoles was up in the air. And now, thanks in part to Adult Swim Games, ToeJam & Earl is finally making…
Back when I first got my hands on Pokémon GO I can remember all the fun of snapping photos of Pokémon in the real world. I mean, who wouldn’t want a picture of their friend with a Golbat on their head? While the AR photography never really went anywhere, a…
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When I was given the review code for Etrian Odyssey Nexus, I walked over to the corner of my room where my 3DS lay. I’d barely touched it in the past year. A small layer of dust had settled on its top. Part of the casing was beginning to wear…
The rumors were right all along – a Nintendo Direct will be airing tomorrow, February 13th, with a focus on Switch games and Fire Emblem Three Houses. We’ll be sure to bring you all the latest news as it comes in!
Yet another game from Nippon Ichi Software has been confirmed for Switch, and it’s a new IP. As Gematsu reports, “To All of Mankind” is being developed by Acquire (Akiba’s Trip, Octopath Traveler) and is described as a “survival adventure” focusing on “girls surviving in a somehow ruined Akihabara.” Famitsu…
The modern classic that is Sonic Mania was primarily the work of a small group of people, and now they’re forming an official game studio together. As announced by Christian Whitehead, who worked on Mania’s Retro Engine, the new Evening Star studio is based out of Los Angeles with operations…
Another month, another Community Day. This February’s Pokémon star is complementary to the current winter season, at least for one hemisphere. We’ve know about Swinub’s upcoming invasion in the digital world, but today a few more details have been cemented. Consistent with previous events, Niantic updated Trainers via social media…
