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…
A new unboxing video from MyGamingBoulevard has surfaced for the Mario + Rabbids figures. It takes a look at four Rabbids statues decked out in Mario gear: Rabbid Yoshi, Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Luigi. Yoshi is by far the biggest of the bunch, standing tall above the other…
Our favorite stackable bear trio has a new treat for all us video game fans — and this time, you won’t need to wait in line at a food truck to get a taste of greatness. In a recent cross-promotion between Nintendo and Cartoon Network, We Bare Bear’s Grizz and…
When it was first announced that SNES games would be available on New Nintendo 3DS hardware, many retro fans were hyped. Unfortunately, the slow delivery of titles and a relatively shallow pool of options meant it never quite lived up to its full potential. That said, Japan is about to…
Back in 2000, Eidos Interactive teamed up with Kronos Digital Entertainment to release Fear Effect for the PlayStation. The game very much followed in the footsteps of the first Resident Evil with slow, calculated action gameplay, but its cel-shaded models combined with full motion video backgrounds meant it had a…
Second-party Nintendo developer Monolith Soft appears to be on the up and up – they’ve assisted with games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2 while simultaneously developing the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2. And now the company is looking to bolster their numbers further, as…
Fans of hair whipping and belly dancing are about to have something new to enjoy on Switch and Wii U, courtesy of WayForward. The awaited DLC mode staring Risky Boots, Pirate Queen’s Quest, was confirmed as completed just last week and now we know it’ll be available on August 29th….
Team Meat, the creators behind the critically acclaimed Super Meat Boy, have teased a big announcement in the coming weeks. There will be some big Super Meat Boy Forever news in less than 2 weeks. If you aren't on our press list email [email protected] or DM. — Team Meat…
Yoshio Sakamoto, one of the producers of Metroid: Samus Returns, has stated in an interview with Game Informer that he believes the future of 2D Metroid games lies in the hands of the consumer. “Through the development of Metroid: Samus Returns, I was able to really grasp the possibility and…
Nintendo of America has just announced via Twitter that a demo for Pokkén Tournament DX will be hitting the Switch eShop in the near future. Can’t wait for #PokkenTournamentDX? Keep an eye out for a downloadable demo coming soon to Nintendo eShop! pic.twitter.com/awKkPIS21E — Pokémon (@Pokemon) August 20, 2017…
While Sonic Mania is quite a fantastic package in its own right, more than a few fans have been wondering if Sega would give the game DLC to bolster its selection of level and characters. According to a recent interview Japanese site Gamer.ne.jp held with general Sonic director Takashi Iizuka,…
It’s been a full day of Pokémon reveals and events, and adding to that list is a new, brief video for Pokkén Tournament DX. Adding the arcade exclusives Darkrai, Scizor, Croagunk and Empoleon as well as newcomer Decidueye, it’s a great second chance at a fun Wii U fighter. Having…
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