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…
Over the weekend we learned of a special collaboration between Nintendo and Sanrio on a new set of Animal Crossing amiibo cards featuring the likes of Hello Kitty and friends. At the time all we knew was that Sanrio characters wouldn’t be new villagers; instead the cards would just unlock…
More Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Mega Man and Tomodachi Life badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Free play?: No. Practice catcher: It’s the final day for a number of Tomodachi Life and retro Legend of Zelda badges, so don’t miss out if you haven’t snatched…
Mario sports games wouldn’t be where they are today if it wasn’t for the help of Camelot, the studio that developed Mario Golf and Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color and cemented them as big franchises. Ever since they’ve worked on many more Mario sports titles,…
Two more Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker catchers are breezing through the Arcade today, featuring various badges of rupees and items! Feline lovers will also be happy to know some pixel cats also managed to claw their way back. Free play?: Nope, not today. Practice catcher: Be sure…
It really seems like the Pokémon Company is going all out promoting the villainous teams next month, as on top of the Pokémon distribution and Pikachu costumes they’ll also be offering a selection of clothing and accessories for anyone who wants to feel a little bit evil this October. For…
Some new Paper Mario: Color Splash footage has surfaced courtesy of the folks at GameXplain, featuring a boss battle with infamous character Iggy Koopa. The video comes straight from PAX West and shows Paper Mario fighting the Koopaling with an array of cards and items — including a fan, piggy…
The Pokémon Company’s official YouTube channel posted what is being presented as the first video in a new series titled “Train On.” The video is nothing more than the first Pokémon Sun and Moon trailer released in Japan with English subtitles added. Keep an eye out for the second video…
When it comes to cosplay, Pikachu is something of an accomplished practitioner. Over the years the mascot has dressed up as Mega Charizard, Mega Mawile, and even a 9-5 business man. Not only that but Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire even gives you a free Cosplay Pikachu, who helps conquer…
Yesterday, we reported that the massive Pokémon Sun and Moon Soundtrack would be releasing in Japan. Today, The Pokémon Company confirmed on Twitter that the soundtrack would also be headed to the US via iTunes in November. The US version also contains 175 tracks, no word yet on if that…
In a blog post today, Niantic confirmed that Buddy Pokémon are coming to Pokémon GO. While the data for Buddy Pokémon was recently found by data miners, this is the first time that Niantic has officially mentioned the feature. Buddy Pokémon appear alongside your trainer on your profile screen and…
Several new Zelda, Tomodachi Life and pixel animal badges are back in stock at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Check out today’s offerings below. Free play?: No. Practice catcher: It’s the final day for today’s returning Tomodachi Life and pixel animal badges! If you haven’t grabbed those yet, now might…
Back when Eurogamer supposedly leaked several major NX details, one of the aspects that was overshadowed by the exciting NVidia and controller info was the claim that the system’s games would come on cartridges. Now, the Wall Street Journal is following it up by saying “people familiar with the matter”…
