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…
We’re just over a week away from the release of the latest entry in the Metroid series, Metroid: Samus Returns. In anticipation of Samus’ latest 2D adventure, Nintendo of America has just provided us with a trailer showcasing the title’s enemies. Check it out! Metroid: Samus Returns launches on the…
The good folks over at Bandai Namco have just released a new trailer for the upcoming brawler, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for the Switch. The trailer showcases both handheld and docked modes for the game as well as a massive five player local multiplayer mode. Check out the trailer: …
Teased last month, Cyanide & Happiness’ third Kickstarter is live and it’s centered around the team’s first adventure game. With a goal of $300,000 (and past $90,000 at the time of this writing), there are plenty of stretch goals available, in true Kickstarter fashion. The team behind the brand will…
It’s commendable to be in the labor force for over 30 years, and there’s no one with a resume quite like Mario. While his most well-known traits come about from adventuring and princess-rescuing, Mario’s been working hard in many a field. Recently, it’s come out that Mr. Video Game Himself…
Very little information has been revealed about the next journey in the Professor Layton franchise, Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy. Well, other than the game’s release date — October 6th — and that it’s already debuted this summer on mobile devices. In fact, most North American retailer…
More new Poké goods are arriving in Japanese Pokémon Center stores and other regional locations to help kick off the autumn season. While some products are sporting all those warm fall feels we love so much, other items are more diverse and can be appreciated all year ’round. We’ve picked…
It’s already September and time is flying by. Later this month, Tokyo Game Show will be taking place and we’re already seeing what will be making an appearance. According to Famitsu, translated by Gematsu, DMM Games is jumping from mobile and PC and is crafting a brand new game for…
At the very start of August Capcom made the announcement that Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2 Collection would be heading to modern consoles. While the PS4 and Xbox One port of 1 landed at the end of last month, the Switch date was a more vague “late 2017”, until…
We’re less than two months away from Super Mario Odyssey’s release! Despite how many days we have left to cross out on our calendars, there’s still quite a great deal of content that we haven’t seen yet. Luckily Japan’s Super Mario Odyssey Twitter account is continuing to post content daily….
Fresh Famitsu scans are in and given how close we are to Fire Emblem Warriors’ late September release, they have the scoop on two new combatants. Following Elise’s reveal last week we have another Fire Emblem Fates sibling, Sakura, along with a slightly more stealthy confirmation of male Corrin. It…
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