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…
Another month, another Octopath Traveler trailer! After April’s focus on field abilities and sub-stories, May’s overview looks at talents, party formation and two more characters – the scholar Cyrus and Priestess Ophilia. Give it a watch: Learn about Cyrus and Ophilia, the final two protagonists in #OctopathTraveler, and the…
Topping the list of games I’ll probably import, Taiko no Tatsujin Switch Version (aka Taiko Drum Master Switch) now has a confirmed release date. That’s not the only new thing shown off here though, so let’s cue the music and take a look: We knew Splatoon 2 music…
UPDATE: An English overview trailer has been released by Nintendo of America. Mario Tennis Aces is ready and waiting to serve up some fun competition. Thankfully, all you players won’t be waiting much longer though, as the online event promised during the last Direct is just around the…
Good news, amiibo fans! The Nintendo product safety page has confirmed that a selection of amiibo have been reprinted, including some hard to find figures! All of the Breath of the Wild amiibo received an additional month of manufacture, including the rare Bokoblin amiibo. Also getting restocked are the Super…
Welcome to Smash, Switch, Speculation! Each week we take a look at the biggest questions in the world of Super Smash Bros. Switch and discuss what we expect to see when the newest iteration lands on the console later this year. We look at what Breath of the Wild might…
While we’ve known for awhile that Charmander would be the Pokémon in the spotlight for May’s Pokémon GO Community Day, we were unaware which special move would be bestowed upon the family of the flame Pokémon. Today it’s been revealed that, in addition to three hour lures and three times…
If you’re looking for some markdowns on some quality Switch titles, Ubisoft’s got you covered, as today marks the beginning of a weeklong eShop sale on some choice games. The full list is as follows: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Gold Edition – $50.39 (was $79.99) Mario + Rabbids Kingdom…
It’s that magical time of year when rumors and speculation seem to crop up all around. Just when you think you’ve heard everything, you get introduced to something new, and as farfetched as it sounds you can’t help but want to be on board. That’s how I feel about this…
The power of science saw Donatello through this weekend’s ink slingin’ and squid splattin’. The technologically minded turtle schooled the fun-loving Michelangelo with a calculated victory for all those who backed his research. #TeamMikey and #TeamDonnie fought their hardest, but there can be only one winner. With a 2-1…
Nintendo has released a new video showcasing the 20 games to be featured on its upcoming Japan-exclusive, gold-colored Famicom Mini. The special edition mini console was initially shown off in an issue of the Japanese manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump, and will feature 20 vintage Jump games already loaded onto…
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, which just finished up its online beta, will be releasing early June. While we know the game will have 20 characters in the base game and 20 DLC characters, we did not know what the full roster would be. According to Twitter user @OtherEhm, though, we…
Arc System Works is continuing its strong support for the Nintendo Switch with a surprising but welcome throwback to the first game in one of its most popular fighting franchises. Hot on the heels of Guilty Gear Accent Core XX Plus R‘s announcement, the very first Guilty Gear game will…
