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…
After the diversion that was Kirby: Canvas Curse, HAL took the pink puffball back to his roots in 2006 with Kirby: Squeak Squad. The franchise hadn’t seen a classic, original, single-player only Kirby adventure since the N64 days, which put a lot of pressure on Squeak Squad to deliver some…
One of the biggest pieces of news to come out of Nintendo’s major E3 press release earlier today is the confirmation of a Miitomo collaboration with the upcoming Legend of Zelda game for Wii U and NX. The Miitomo website has updated with more specifics, which we’ll go into here….
E3 is almost upon us, and to get everyone prepared Nintendo has sent out a new press release detailing their plans for fans watching from home, which include new My Nintendo rewards, Miitomo prizes and fresh eShop sales. We also have a look at a stunning new piece of art…
Level-5 has revealed new details about the upcoming Yo-Kai Watch 3 today, including new gameplay and story features. First off, players will be able to create their own Jibanyan companion. Personalization options include color, voice, tribe, and patterns. These created characters will be able to be leveled up and will…
Need some help completing your Animal Crossing amiibo card collection? Well, if you can make your way to Nintendo’s New York store this Friday you can participate in an official Nintendo trading event! The event will be held from 6pm to 8pm EST, and you can read the announcement on…
Most of us have that one, single game we can point to that eventually pushed us towards purchasing Nintendo’s latest and greatest hardware release. If you were lucky, that game was a launch title, but sometimes it came much later in a console generation’s lifespan. Back in 2004 with the…
Hey, seafood fans! Today is finally your day in the Nintendo Badge Arcade, as pixel badges of fresh shrimp, sushi rolls and other undersea delights have arrived! It’s the final day for these, though, so don’t wait around – expired seafood is bad seafood. Free play? Yes! Practice catcher: Don’t…
The competitive Smash Bros. community has been on the rise in recent years, and info revealed today about EVO – the largest fighting game tournament in the world – reflects that fact. The tournament’s Twitter account announced that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS (commonly called Smash 4) had registration…
It might be hard to believe, but the Nintendo eShop is already five years old! First launched June 6th 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS, it has since made the leap to Wii U and been host to countless classic titles as well as new indie gems and digital releases of…
Select Sega 3D Classics are currently on sale in the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America! All the titles listed below are available at the slightly reduced price of $3.99 (33% savings) until June 20th. Sadly none of the games included in last month’s Sega 3D Classics Collection made the…
UPDATE: With less than a day ’til they hit Ammo Knights shelves, we’ve got the low down on the last two additions coming in Sheldon’s Picks Vol. 2. Both of these look like they’ll be able to spread a lot of ink in record time – so without further ado,…
A new trailer has dropped for The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, the latest point-and-click comedy adventure developed by KING Art. The game was first released on PC early last year, but is now getting ported over to the Wii U! The game will be released tomorrow, June 7th,…
