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…
Announced prior to E3 this year, Dispatch Games would be bringing Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase to the Nintendo Switch. Since then, we’ve seen release dates thrown around from “later this year” to various dates in September thanks to Nintendo’s site and various retailers. Today, straight from Dispatch Games’ official Twitter…
Following a datamine of Splatoon 2 last month, more data has been found by the same group over on Reddit. These new findings include data for one — possibly two — new modes and more info concerning Octolings. Any of you curious Inklings can press on for details, but for…
Culdcept Revolt may have been delayed from its original August release, but time’s been moving along quickly and the strategy-focused RPG’s debut is just about a month away. NISA’s shared a new trailer, giving a look at four-player multiplayer in action. Being able to take on friends and foes both…
Building up the bonds between characters has long been one of my favorite parts of Fire Emblem games, and while I never really expected that to be a part of Heroes, it’s now arrived in a stripped down form via the version 1.7.0 update. Instead of being locked only between…
Oh Nicalis, why must you play with our emotions so! A recent tweet right as PAX West came to a close set the internet ablaze with speculation as to the identities of five mystery titles being published for Switch by the indie-friendly company. Well, #PAXWest2017 might be over, but we…
Get ready to hop aboard a flying ship and explore distant lands when PolyKid Games’ Poi: Explorer Edition ventures onto Nintendo Switch this October. Inspired by classic 3D platformers, Poi has you adventuring around the world looking for Explorer Medallions while mastering a wide range of jumping abilities. Poi: Explorer…
UPDATE: Capcom has announced this morning that the Resident Evil Revelations Collection will be making its way to North America on November 28th. The Switch version of the titles will also get exclusive features including HD Rumble, Joy-Con aiming and more. The combo pack that includes both Resident Evil Revelations…
As Niantic mentioned in a previous blog post, EX Raid battles would begin testing on September 6th. Since we already spotted some legendary birds and are off running around catching legendary beasts one month at a time, then it must be Mewtwo’s turn. These EX Raid passes have started to…
Bloomberg recently had the chance to sit down with Tsunekazu Ishihara, the Pokémon Company’s CEO, to discuss the franchise’s future following the major success of the franchise last year. Quite a few interesting tidbits were shared, so let’s dive into them… Pokémon on Switch Being Nintendo’s most recent console it’s…
In the midst of Pokémon GO Fest’s aftermath, Europe’s events for the game were promptly postponed. Now, after the dust has settled a bit, we can get back on track to continuing to celebrate the game’s anniversary. Kicking off the first round – Germany, France and Spain will be the…
At the start of the month Nintendo of Japan confirmed the next Splatoon 2 Splatfest in the region would be the game’s first licensed face-off, this time between McDonald’s Fries and McNuggets. It doesn’t kick off till the 9th, but the game’s official Japanese Twitter feed has put out a…
Yesterday, the internet was flooded with reports that Nintendo’s Super Mario Run had been pulled from the iOS App Store, prompting speculation about an update coming to the app, possibly to coincide with Apple’s iPhone event on September 12th. Thanks to a trusted source, Nintendo Wire has details regarding…
