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…
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
At this year’s Mobile World Congress convention, Samsung was on the show floor with several different smartphones and mobile devices to showcase to both spectators and investors. As spotted by outlet T3, there was a rather interesting concept for a portable console that Samsung was highlighting called the “Flex Gaming”…
This is a big one. Nintendo took it upon itself last night to significantly increase the mileage of the Game Boy NSO library by adding two of its best hits. Donkey Kong ‘94 and Mario’s Picross are the latest additions to the service. Personally, I couldn’t be more thrilled. If…
One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
In a story that sounds straight out of a comic book, a Charizard-shaped Cheeto recently sold at Goldin Auction House for an astonishing $87,840. The news made a national headline by the Associated Press who detailed the brief history of the item as well as its final sale price. According…
Nintendo of Japan has revealed that, effective immediately, they will cease repair requests on all New Nintendo 3DS LL(XL here in the States) and Nintendo 2DS systems. If you remember, repair requests on New Nintendo 3DS systems ended in August 2024. The reason for ending repairs is due…
Having been nearly six years since the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses for the Nintendo Switch, the game has maintained a surprisingly devoted following in that time. Case in point, Good Smile’s Pop Up Parade line of figures is now featuring Sylvain Jose Gautier of the Blue Lions house….
Over on Twitter, account Brick Built Blogs has posted a first-look image at the upcoming Lego Mario Kart set. Made with 1972 pieces and costing a whopping $169.99, the set is a recreation of Mario and the basic kart available at the start of practically every Mario Kart game. Reportedly,…
According to a new report from Polygon, Nintendo and Amazon have won their joint lawsuit against two counterfeit amiibo sellers that was filed all the way back in October 2023. You can read the long and short of it from our previous coverage, but the decision came after both companies…
If you’ve been a part of the greater video game community at any point during the past 40 years or so, odds are you’re at the very least aware of Capcom. With a wide array of franchises under their name over the years from Mega Man to Street Fighter and…
