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…
In a bit of interesting news today, it appears as if Nintendo has filed a patent for something very similar to what Square Enix has dubbed its “HD-2D” line of remakes. As spotted by Universo Nintendo (and translated by Go Nintendo), Nintendo recently filed a patent under the ridiculously long…
When Palworld blew up last year, one of the most common comparisons that fans made was to Nintendo’s Pokémon series. While there has been controversy regarding potentially stolen assets from Nintendo’s series and its developer, Pocketpair, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit with Nintendo over such a thing, it seems…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Here we go again—The Pokémon Company has officially announced its latest expansion: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals, set to release on May 30th. But with the hype around the theme and the ever-frenzied state of the Pokémon TCG scene, don’t expect these cards to stay on shelves for long. Destined Rivals…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
The Pokémon franchise has come a long way ever since the days of taking over the world in the late ‘90s. With the 30th anniversary coming up next year, the world and the Pokémon that live in that world have had a long time to develop and grow into what…
Announced as part of GDC 2025, the ESA has launched the “Accessible Games Initiative” to focus on creating a common language to describe accessibility features within games. On its official website, Nintendo has announced that it will be joining the Initiative as a member with a focus on improving the…
Late last night, Nintendo announced the new additions to its Switch Online classic games catalog and, surprisingly, they are all Koei Tecmo games. While the titles, in question, are technically Koei games (the two companies merged in 2009), that doesn’t matter. All four of them are solid games that should…
Acknowledging the anniversary of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a bit surreal when looking back at its release. To date the title is to also put a firm date on when most people started their experience with lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two are inexplicably linked, for better or…
It’s time for another expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, and the best part? Unlike physical cards, these can’t sell out or get snatched up by scalpers! The newest set, Shining Revelry, is bringing Shiny Pokémon to TCG Pocket for the very first time. Get ready to dive in when the…
FuRyu has revealed a new figure in the NieR Automata series, featuring protagonist YoRHa No. 2 Type B, or 2B for short. 2B is dressed in Japanese doll attire in continuation of the Japanese Doll Series collab with Yoshitoku, and is available for pre-order for $1,322.00 or ¥198.000. 2B’s figure…
