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…
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
Judging by most of the comments we get, the number of people lucky enough to get the NES and SNES Classic is going to be very small. But if you do find yourself opening up one of the elusive new micro consoles this Friday and have its older sibling laying…
2017 is the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy and Square Enix is going to close it out with the franchise’s most iconic song – the Main Theme. According to the official site, a Fan Tribute video is going to be put together from various fan submissions, be they music covers,…
If the opening music box theme of Yoshi’s Island doesn’t make you feel something, I’m afraid you might not have a heart. And if you haven’t ever heard it, do yourself a favor and have a listen. Yoshi’s Island for the SNES was, at least in my opinion, one of…
Just a few months to go now till the launch of Sonic Forces and in anticipation the official Sonic YouTube channel has unveiled a new Classic Sonic stage for the game – Casino Forest. According to the description it’s an ancient ruin being converted into a casino by…
Last week various outlets shared new footage of Super Mario Odyssey, unveiling new kingdoms, enemies and abilities. Of course many of us were waiting for the folks at Eurogamer’s Digital Foundry to give their tech-focused take on the latest build of the game, and now the new breakdown has landed…
Nintendo UK has just released a new trailer celebrating the upcoming launch of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions on the 3DS. The trailer showcases the game’s story, gameplay and amiibo support. Check it out below: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions launches on…
While it’s not one of Square Enix’s heavy hitters, the free-to-play Spelunker World has been seeing steady updates on PS4 and Vita for years now, with costumes from the likes of Nier Automata, Secret of Mana and Tomb Raider being added over time. A slightly refreshed take on the game…
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It’s never too early to train the young one in your life to be the very best. The Pokémon Company is here to help with a brand new app for Android and iOS devices designed specifically for three to five year-olds. Titled Pokémon Playhouse, the app is chock-full of activities,…
If Zelda has taught us anything over the years, it’s that good things (particular glowy golden wish-granting triangles) come in threes. Apparently, the same can be said for reference books about the series, as the blue-binded Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia will hit North America in April 2018. Published by Dark…
Sonic Mania, one of the finest games I’ve played all year, is receiving a quality of life update on the Nintendo Switch very soon. One of the biggest issues that plagued the game at launch with that platform was the amount of delay that would come when pressing the Home…
Video games are special to different people for different reasons. Sometimes it’s because a game came at the right point in our lives; sometimes it’s because its design, gameplay and presentation are expertly crafted; sometimes it’s because something about the game as a whole resonates on a deeper level,…
