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…
Whispy Woods breezes through the Badge Arcade today, bringing a close to Kirby’s celebratory week of cuteness and gluttony. EVERYTHING NEW Free play: No Um, are you okay, Kirby? Can I get my free play now, please? PRACTICE CATCHER FINAL CHANCE The Arcade is heading for a clean slate tomorrow…
Disclaimer: this review was completed using a New 3DS. Game may perform differently on older models. Game developer Good-Feel captured my heart almost immediately with its work on Kirby’s Epic Yarn. The unique visual design and gentle aesthetic provided a light but enjoyable game experience, made all the better because…
Indie game developer Matt Thorson, creator of games such as TowerFall and Give Up Robot, has just announced via Twitter that his most recent project Celeste will be available for Nintendo Switch in 2017! Celeste is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2017! See you on the mountain 🙂 https://t.co/TMOon1iCAs…
We’re sure that in this undeniably warm winter, plenty of you are already ready for springtime. And it looks like the Pokémon Center is, too! If you’re subscribed to the Pokémon Center newsletter, you should have gotten (or should be getting) an email showcasing some new items hot off the…
The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is a game that holds a very special place in my heart, as it was my first adventure through the land of Hyrule. The game was released in November of 2006, which means it’s been a little over 10 years since most made the…
As always seems to be the case with new Nintendo hardware, getting a Switch on launch day may be a tricky proposition for some. Thankfully, those who missed the pre-order window in the US have an alternative option, as GameStop will have a limited number available for walk-in customers. These…
Kirby’s 25th anniversary celebration was announced late last year, and the party’s already getting started. Retailers in Japan have been consistently receiving a nice string of new merchandise of our favorite pink puffball ever since the announcement. From chocolate themed keychains to brand new plushes, it’ll be impossible for your…
The ISO for the Wii U version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been decrypted, allowing spoilers and assets from the game to make their way around the internet. Plot details, a full list of items and weapons and even title screen art are among a…
The Switch is just a little over a week away and while I’ll be playing Breath of the Wild plenty it’s the wait for Splatoon 2 this summer that’s really going to take some patience. The Japanese Twitter account for Splatoon seems to get this (or is directly causing it),…
The gang at Nintendo Minute has posted the first “official” Nintendo Switch unboxing on the Nintendo YouTube channel. Keep in mind, we don’t see any visuals of the UI or the unit powered on. Still interested? Check out the full unboxing below.
Nintendo is no stranger to having its own staff unbox its consoles and games, and now Eiji Aonuma is getting in on the action. In the video released by Nintendo UK, the producer of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes to unboxing the region’s limited edition of…
The obituary for Alan Stone, co-founder of Nintendo of America and CEO of Sega Enterprises (now known as Sega Entertainment), has officially been published. Stone, an industry veteran who was an integral part in Nintendo’s coin-op game era, passed away just on Friday from cancer. Stone hadn’t been a part…
