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…
It’s a regular Splatfest in the Badge Arcade today, with tons of Splatoon badges making their return, as well as some Yoshi’s Woolly World ones! Which side will you choose: Team Inkling or Team Dinosaur? Free play? No. Practice catcher: Today’s also the last day for all of the Mario…
With Star Fox Zero (after a number of delays) finally getting its release in just a month, we’re sure fans are starting to get excited. And in the midst of all the excitement, many are bound to pre-order their copies of the upcoming Wii U title to ensure they can…
If you missed out on the delicious Tomodachi Life badges from yesterday, don’t worry– there are more today! Just make sure to grab them quickly, because today is the only day they’ll be available! There are also some gorgeous and colorful Splatoon badges that have arrived in the Arcade today,…
Scans from the March issue of CoroCoro are coming in, and a few small Pokémon details have been unveiled. First up is the end-of-issue tease that the upcoming Sun & Moon will be getting special features in next month’s issue, which hits store shelves on April 15th. CoroCoro scans often…
If you have your heart set on getting Bravely Second: End Layer when it hits retailer shelves and the eShop on April 15th, here’s an incentive for you to pre-order it today! Nintendo is offering a free theme and costume set for anyone who pre-orders the game in the Nintendo…
UPDATE (03/11): The Nintendo Selects prices are also reflected on the eShop, as seen on Nintendo’s website. If you’d prefer physical copies, you can order from Amazon here. If you have a Prime membership you can also get Amazon-stocked titles for $15.99 over the next two weeks! Nintendo has officially…
Three new badge catchers are back in the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Get your hands on these mouthwatering Tomodachi Life food badges and adorable The Cat Mario Show badges before they’re gone! Free play? No. Practice catcher: Sadly, it’s the final day for all of the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer…
A few months ago, Nintendo went ham on its patents, covering all kinds of bases for potential ideas and mechanics regarding consoles and controllers, all presumably in preparation for the NX. The news has slowed down since then, but just yesterday a new patent made by the company was discovered….
The first images of this month’s CoroCoro have come out, and we finally have details surrounding the distribution of the upcoming legendary Pokémon Volcanion. In Japan, the Fire/Water-type legendary will be made available via pre-booking ticket distribution for the upcoming movie “Volcanion & The Ingenious Magearna.” The event will run…
Few developers took advantage of the DS quite like the Japanese studio Cing. Working closely with Nintendo, they created the niche hit Another Code/Trace Memory and later went on to make two games starring former detective Kyle Hyde; Hotel Dusk and Last Window. Unfortunately, despite these games being critically acclaimed…
Nintendo of Japan just confirmed via Twitter that Miitomo, the social mobile game starring your very own Mii, will be launching in Japan on March 17th. There’s no word yet on any other regions, but it’s safe to say that it will be released around the same time. Nintendo has…
Everyone here at Nintendo Inquirer loves any reason to celebrate Nintendo, so we were ecstatic to hear about the very clever Mar10 Day that was announced this morning. We thought we’d commemorate the occasion by photographing a few of our favorite Mario related items. What better way to celebrate our…
