If you can believe it, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart Tour to celebrate the launch of Mario Kart World. Coming just over a month after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, this latest update is surprising not just because there’s a new Mario Kart game…
Every developer under the sun has dabbled in the 3D platformer space at one point or another, but Nintendo has consistently proven that no one does it better than it does — and Donkey Kong Bananza is no exception to that rule. It’s a master class in level design and…
A second Playtest Program has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, which will allow successful applicants to help test the online service. It will be similar to the playtest held in October 2024, though this time the number of users will jump from 10,000 to 40,000. It will take place…
We’re just about 24 hours away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo has dropped updates for more than 15 classic Switch titles. These patches include everything from performance enhancements and visual upgrades to bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. So without further ado, here’s a full breakdown…
As one of the final “Creator’s Voice” videos before the Switch 2 releases this week, Nintendo has invited Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in to talk about the unique new features of its latest console. Most of the video is stuff we already know about the device, such as how it…
Footage showing completion of 1-2-Switch’s most challenging minigame has been posted online, with the user claiming to be the first in history to actually “beat” the game. Reddit user Elfilin uploaded footage of the end of the Plate Spin minigame, which has seemingly never been documented online before. “Most players…
Nintendo Switch 2 users have been warned not to tamper with a layer of film on the console’s screen, which has been applied to the system as a safety feature. The warning comes from the official health and safety manual, which was recently uploaded by Nintendo of Europe. It is…
The Nintendo Switch 2 releases in just a few short days, and while we know pretty much everything about it, Nintendo continues to reveal new features about the upcoming hybrid console. We’ve gotten small tidbits of news released in the Nintendo Today app, with one being album filters. Carried over…
Looking to give your Nintendo Switch Online icon a retro refresh? Nintendo just dropped a new wave of Play & Redeem icons, and it’s packed with Zelda and Animal Crossing charm. First up: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Just boot up the game, and you’ll be able to redeem…
Yesterday evening, Bloomberg reported that Nintendo of Japan would be selling units of the Switch 2 hardware to various retailers at wholesale prices so that each store/chain could earn more profit from a sale. Stated to be a margin of 5%, which is higher than the Japanese industry standard of…
After a remarkable 29 year tenure at Square Enix, director Tatsuya Kando has announced that he retired from the company this past weekend. On his Twitter account yesterday, Kando revealed he stepped away from the company on May 31st, 2025, and stated he gained “invaluable experience” from his time with…
Announced nearly five years ago, developer IO Interactive has been hard at work on its 007 game after having wrapped up the modern Hitman trilogy. Said to be a fresh start to the iconic character, it seems we’re very close to learning what shape this game will take. This morning,…
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…
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…
