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…
Not only is GameStop giving away codes for Dialga or Palkia so the duo can be added to your copies of Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, but the store also has a bonus for those of you who are trading card fans. The newest expansion in the Pokémon…
Both releases of Hyrule Warriors have made use of amiibo for unlocks and materials, so it’s no surprise that the Definitive Edition coming to Switch would be any different. What is a bit more brow raising is the singling out of Breath of the Wild amiibo. Scrolling through the official…
If you’re a fan of JRPGs it’s very likely you’re eagerly looking forward to Project Octopath Traveler from Square Enix, a pixel-filled modern adventure which received a demo a few months ago and is still scheduled for release on Switch in 2018. Now, the game’s developers have sat down for…
The saga of the Sega racing sequel that may or may not happen continues to grow more interesting. After a supposedly leaked presentation from Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed developer Sumo Digital hinted at a new kart racing game with a “global IP,” Aaron Webber, who runs the official…
Super Mario Odyssey’s producer, Yoshiaki Koizumi, sat down to answer questions about his latest game recently, and Nintendo’s provided us with a video that features Mr. Koizumi answering them. He answers hard-hitting questions like, “Can you describe Mario’s relationship with Peach and now, Pauline?” and “Why does Mario have nipples,…
Pocket Camp’s Gothic Rose Festival is in full swing and will continue throughout the week. There were, however, some technical difficulties during Lottie’s event that caused problems for some users recently, and Nintendo is handing over 20 free Leaf Tickets to everyone as a way to say sorry. To get…
Making decisions can be a draining, sometimes even painful task. Every choice puts us down a path and closes off another, weighing on you until the outcome plays out. This feels less weighty in games — after all, there’s usually just a “right” choice and that’s that. Radiant Historia was…
Brawlout is getting the physical release treatment according to the game’s developer, Angry Mob Games. The Smash Bros.-like brawler was originally released digitally on the Nintendo Switch back in December of last year to mixed acclaim, and the physical edition will be hitting store shelves in May. While we wait…
You might remember about two years ago when Splatoon’s Squid Sisters performed live via hologram to an audience of thousands in Japan. This time, Off the Hook’s Marina and Pearl will be getting the treatment, perfoming live in concert this weekend at NicoNico Tokaigi. Check out the trailer below for…
Today’s rumor that would make a ’90s kid lose their mind is brought to us by ResetEra user Wrestleman. This rumor comes from Max Arguile, the Licensing Manager at a European licensed merchandising company called GB Eye. In the new “Licensing Source Book Europe,” Arguile states that the N. Sane…
In today’s Top 5, we count down to best easter eggs in Nintendo’s history.
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the banana peeled squeals of our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament comes another ruthless run that’ll leave…
