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…
A successor of sorts to last year’s Pokémon TCG: Super-Premium Collection — Mew and Mewtwo box set, Shining Legends is getting its own take on this beast of a box. Themed with the up-and-coming Shining Legends expansion, Ho-Oh graces our presence with cards, a figure and more: “The Pokémon TCG:…
Pokkén Tournament DX is just a couple weeks away now, and its live website has plenty for you to study up on in the meantime. Featuring profiles for all battle Pokémon and support sets, it’s a great way to figure out your ideal setup. That extends even beyond picking just…
Joining the Metroid: Samus Returns 3DS theme (costing 20 Gold Points) that popped up on My Nintendo rewards a few days ago, Nintendo has added a few more goodies in anticipation of the game’s release in less than two weeks. Three new discounts are now availble. The original Metroid that…
Last night, Nintendo Sweden accidentally released all of the official artwork for the upcoming Super Mario Odyssey line of amiibo coming out in October. It was odd that it took so long for box art to appear online, as Nintendo usually doesn’t hold back on the art after an amiibo…
While many games started to forgo the dual screen nature of the DS line of handhelds once the 3DS arrived, one RPG series from Atlus kept it up to high acclaim – Etrian Odyssey. Soon even that long standing support will change though, with the series’ director Shigeo Komori shedding…
Box art for both the individual Super Mario Odyssey amiibo and the 3-pack is here at last, thanks to Nintendo Sweden. The renders of the crew in their wedding outfits look crisp and clean, showing off Mario’s dapper eagerness, Bowser’s regal pomposity and Peach’s astonished indecision. The background has longitude…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we occasionally 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 sticky heels of our devilishly devious, yet dapper Slime-san challenge comes yet another ruthless run…
The combined results for the North American and European Superpower Splatfest are in! The epic battle between flight and invisibility has drawn to a close with flight taking the contest 2-1. Invisibility, backed by Marina, ended up winning the popular vote, but Pearl’s flight took solo battles and team battles…
During Gamescom last month, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata blatantly teased Final Fantasy XV coming to the Nintendo Switch, though very little else was revealed. Now, a few weeks later, he’s clarified the statement in an interview with Dualshockers. Apparently nothing is yet permanent, but the development team tried…
The speed-running staple that is Games Done Quick usually convenes twice a year to earn money for several charities, but following the devastating Hurricane Harvey the group has banded together for a mini-marathon to support the Houston Food Bank. Not only that but various pieces of merch from…
As the Nintendo Switch relies on cartridges for its physical games, publishers have to be mindful of file size before manufacturing, with 32 GB being the upper limit. While few games will surpass that, it’s definitely a possibility, and there are also cases where publishers may seek to use a…
Ever since launch, the Nintendo Switch has been transforming into a de facto follow-up to the Neo Geo Pocket, with its library of retro Neo Geo ports growing by the month. The next confirmed game to make the leap is the colorful side-scroller Blue’s Journey. Released in the early ’90s,…
