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…
Just before the Nintendo Switch launched, Epic Games announced that the 4.15 version of its well-regarded Unreal Engine would experimentally support the system. Since then we’ve gotten a couple of Unreal Engine 4 developed games, such as Snake Pass, as well as announced plans for plenty more. As of today,…
A few days ago Sega held a Licensing Global Team Meeting in Las Vegas. While these events typically don’t contain much in the way of news, a sneaky screenshot has been spotted on some of the promo materials showing a brand new zone. The folks over at the Sonic Retro…
Once again, it’s time to see what Biff is up to on the ARMS’ Twitter account. ARMS introduction video Even more footage of the game has been released. If you’re a visual learner, there’s a guide about controls with the Joy-Cons. As for any new in-game information, it looks like…
After years and years of playing, something just feels right about picking up a controller and jumping into Street Fighter II. Fighting games represent some of my all-time favorites and Capcom’s 1991 arcade hit defined those sensibilities. There are plenty of versions of it out there, but thanks to the…
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Once considered rumors that were thought too crazy to be true, today the floodgates opened on one of the most bizarre video game mashups announced recently. Yes, the Super Mario and Rabbids crossover game is real (brownie points for Laura Kate Dale breaking the rumor months ago) — so prepare…
ARMS’ commentator Biff (or Cobutter in Japanese) has been eagerly sharing information for ARMS on the Japanese Twitter account. Not only are we getting new snippets of gameplay, but more artwork and a countdown of the days until the Global Testpunch demo goes live have also been shared. Without further…
UPDATE: According the the website ComicBook.com, the Mario + Rabbid art in question is indeed real. The company was even nice enough to share the full art that was passed along to it by a source. According to their source at Ubisoft, the game will be unveiled during E3 later…
Octolings are getting a few new upgrades with Splatoon 2 as teased by Splatoon’s Japanese Twitter account. The foil to our beloved Inklings, Octolings are now getting their hands (tentacles?) on Slosher, Blaster and Roller weapons. While their clothing (for the most part) remains the same, they’re getting some…
Once I found out I’d be traveling to Tokyo I knew there were a few stops I’d have to make while there. I’ve been playing Street Fighter my entire life, have loved everything Clover Studios made in its time, and can go on and on about why Mega Man 3…
Being the unfathomably massive hit that it is, it’s no surprise that several major IPs have been officially mashed up with Minecraft. From Skyrim to LittleBigPlanet and even Super Mario, players of the sandbox game have been able to dress it up in all sorts of ways. Now, Cartoon Network’s…
Just as promised last week, the first full trailer for Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is here. Featuring the Guardians of the Galaxy, Mysterio, Ms. Marvel and even Loki having a tea party with Doctor Octopus, it’s undeniably exciting for Marvel fans of all kinds. Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2…
