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…
Square Enix has a rather long and industrious history when it comes to JRPGs, what with publishing the most prolific series in the genre ever and all. And after the waning of the genre in the new millennium, it was nice to see the company jump back into the fray…
Fans of indie games, take note. The highly anticipated release of Hollow Knight might not have a definitive release date yet, but the good folks at Team Cherry want you to know that they’re still working hard on the port. Earlier today, a short video showcasing the game in action…
Hard to believe I’ve been playing a game at least once a day for a whole year, but on February 2nd that’ll be my go-to claim when it comes to Fire Emblem Heroes. Celebrating its first anniversary, the mobile game is offering plenty for Summoners old and new alike. Read…
There are plenty of reasons to praise the Switch, from its flexibility to its game selection, but one aspect that perhaps gets overlooked is its substantial digital download capabilities. The Switch eShop has seen dozens of additions since it launched back in March 2017, with big titles like Super Mario…
Despite only being on the market for just a few months by the time the latest Nintendo earnings report was compiled, Super Mario Odyssey has emerged as the best-selling Switch game globally, with over 9 million units being shifted by December 31, 2017. The rest of the list isn’t too…
We knew it was coming thanks to trends in sales figures but it’s still quite the surprise – the Switch has outsold Nintendo’s last system, the Wii U, in just nine months. The latest sales figures reveal that as of December 31st, 2017, 14.86 million Switch units have been sold,…
Kirby’s a puffball that loves to snooze, and after Mirror made its grand debut at the top of the Copy ability charts he deserves a rest. That’s why it makes perfect sense that Sleep would take the win in the second round of voting! Earning a place in the recently…
Wave 1 of the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack is now available to download, adding Aegislash, Mega Rayquaza, Mimikyu, new avatar items, and more to the game. Players who pre-purchased the DLC can download the update immediately, while those who have yet to buy it can access the DLC from…
Tonight’s FEH Channel was definitely something, marking the end of the game’s first year and paving the way for a big celebration! There’ll be focuses, orbs, maps, and more — but the biggest surprise might be a completely new mode with a whole different playstyle. Called “Tap Battle: Illusory Dungeon,”…
At this point, it’s fairly well established that the most popular Fire Emblem character of all time is Tellius’s own Ike. The leader of the Greil Mercenaries won the first Choose Your Legends poll even though his vote was split in half, an accomplishment that seems unlikely to be matched…
We’re only a few weeks away from the launch of Bayonetta 1 & 2 on the Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Japan is getting you ready with a brand new extended trailer for both games. The trailer gives us a look at the wireless co-op feature and even amiibo functionality. Check…
With filming already in full swing and fans even snagging photos of Ryme City props, Hollywood Reporter and Deadline are reporting new additions to the cast. British actors Bill Nighy (Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean) and Chris Geere (Professor Arvin Fennerman from Modern Family) have been formally announced…
