December 1st, 2017
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | First 20 Minutes
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is finally here! We play through the first 20 minutes of the game and show you what’s waiting for you in the world of Alrest.
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Nintendo Switch 20.0.0 Update Adds Virtual Game Cards for Digital Games and DLC
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…
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Grant Kirkhope offers explanation for why Nintendo never credited him in the Super Mario Bros. Movie
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…
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Rumor – Switch 2 dashboard will receive themes in future update
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…
December 1st, 2017
Stick It to the Man by winning a free one-of-a-kind Switch!
Are you ready to take a stance on corporate greed? Fight the powers at be by winning a Switch for free! That’s right, fellow freedom fighters: The good folks over at Zoink Games are celebrating the release of their wonderfully wacky puzzle platformer Stick It to The Man with an…
December 1st, 2017
Splatoon 2 art book shows Off the Hook’s Pearl as an Octoling – and more!
Categories: Merchandise, Switch
2017 is full of Nintendo goodies! A new Splatoon game was released, so naturally, a new art book has been in the works for some time. Those of us who are in North America only have the opportunity to get our hands on the translated version of the very first…
December 1st, 2017
Check out original sample art for Kellogg’s Super Mario Cereal
Categories: Merchandise
Super Mario Cereal has been the talk of the town ever since leaks of the box art started circulating social media a few days ago. Now that we’ve received confirmation from both Kellogg’s and Nintendo about the December 11th release of the Mario themed munchies (with its amiibo box in…
December 1st, 2017
The Sexy Brutale is coming to Nintendo Switch on December 7th
Indie developer Tequila Works has announced via Twitter today that its murder mystery title The Sexy Brutale is coming to the Nintendo Switch on December 7th. For those who are unfamiliar with this new addition, the game puts you in the role of Lafcadia Boone, a preacher who finds himself…
December 1st, 2017
Floor Kids gameplay trailer shows off new moves
Categories: Switch
Alright Bboys and Bgirls, Floor Kids will soon be out on Nintendo Switch. One of the indie titles featured at PAX West and Nintendo’s Nindie’s Night, this breakdancing rhythm game was announced for release later in the year. The touch screen, Joy-Cons and Pro Controller compatible game was a standout…
December 1st, 2017
Splatoon 2’s weapon of the week: Glooga Dualies
Happy December! With a Splatfest approaching this month and a new item out as payment at Grizzco, Sheldon isn’t slowing down with weapon releases. Joining the 2.0.1 update this week, a pair of new Dualies is entering Inkopolis. Behold the Glooga Dualies. First appearing in footage and photos of Splatoon…
December 1st, 2017
Nintendo Wire’s December 2017 Game Preview
Categories: Switch
The end of the year is fast-approaching, but that doesn’t mean the Nintendo lineup is losing steam! December sees quite a few key releases for the Nintendo Switch. Let’s dive headfirst into the December release preview. December 1st The month kicks off with a bang today, with the next Switch-exclusive…
December 1st, 2017
Super Mario Run is 2017’s most downloaded new game on Google Play
Released in March of this year for Android devices, Super Mario Run was eligible for Google Play’s “Best of 2017” awards and its come away with a big one – “most popular new game”. In the opening paragraph, the global head of Apps & Store Management Brett Bouchard clarifies that…
December 1st, 2017
Bandai Namco announces “Tales of” broadcast for December 16
Way back in January, after the Nintendo Switch reveal event, the Japanese site for the system updated with a list featuring the many, many games in development from third parties. Among them, Bandai Namco’s “Tales of” franchise. Then, a few months later, the company confirmed in an investor’s meeting that…
November 30th, 2017
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 review roundup
Categories: Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 launches tomorrow, and the review embargo lifted earlier today. The scores across the board are quite positive, averaging at a high 85 on Metacritic, and coming with glowing praise from several outlets. A couple points ring out across the reviews. Many outlets praise the game’s scope and…
November 30th, 2017
Pokémon Café and Pokémon Center DX coming to Tokyo in March
Categories: News, Merchandise
Japan has seen its fair share of pop-up cafés over the past few years, with Kirby, Final Fantasy and even Dragon Ball themed attractions making their rounds all over Tokyo. While these establishments are always fun to see, they tend to close up shop just as quickly as they come,…
