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…
If you’ve been playing third party games on the Nintendo Switch you may have run into a worrying trend already – developers forcing the player to download sizeable chunks of data before they can play. In a few cases this has likely been down to the publisher not wanting to…
With Fire Emblem Heroes’ v2.0 update came the advent of Fjorm, the game’s first “Legendary Hero” that provides stat buffs to blessed units during particular seasons. And now, just about a month later, the second of these special units has been revealed – Gunnthrá, Fjorm’s elder sister, and the first…
Banpresto is known for making all sorts of fantastic geeky goodies. Ramping up for 2018, the company has a few lottery sets in honor of Super Mario Odyssey and Kirby’s 25th anniversary that will be made available in the near future. MARIO NUMBER ONE With eight items to “choose” from…
Media Create, the sales tracking group for video game goods, offers more than just a weekly top ranking of sales. Even though we’ll be entering 2018 soon, those who have access to Media Create’s giant roundup of the year can start picking apart what has sold well. With that in…
This is the fourth and final part of our Xenoblade Chronicles 2 review. For further context and thoughts on the game, check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. It took over a hundred hours, but my Xenoblade Chronicles 2 experience is over and done with. And what an…
The season of cheer isn’t over yet and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp won’t let anyone forget it. Just one day after the Holiday Event that featured special items and a fun candy cane crafting wrapped up, we’ve been given a brand new activity to participate in — that’s right, the…
The Game Boy is a system with countless great games, with Nintendo’s ever-lasting mascot Mario featuring in more than a few of them. One of the most memorable is Super Mario Land 2, which followed up the rather bizarre first game with a more traditional adventure. Unfortunately, as it’s a…
UPDATE: Good Smile has confirmed that the Pyra Statue will be releasing in December of 2018 for ¥18,333 or around $162. Pre orders are now live at Play-Asia. Nintendo of Japan has revealed that a statue of Pyra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is coming soon from Good Smile. This 1/7th scale…
There’s no denying it’s the season of cheer and all those connected to Nintendo won’t let us forget it for a second! Twitter accounts dedicated to game developers and beloved series are tweeting to their followers today to share the festive mood. Not only is it nice to see everyone…
Mario is back to answer more questions people have sent him in through letters! Taking a break from exploring the world, Cappy has finished sorting through his inbox and Mario’s been hard at work. In this first episode dedicated to answering fan questions, our favorite red-hatted adventurer answers a question…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week where 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 dirt-clad kicks of our Mutant Mudds Collection challenge comes yet another ruthless run that will leave…
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s first holiday event is coming to a close soon. With Christmas just a few hours away, all eyes are looking forward to New Year, meaning Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp needs to throw a new bash! Discovered in previous datamines, Isabelle is already teasing what to expect…
