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…
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the Nintendo 3DS refuses to let enough be good enough. Capcom just announced the latest free downloadable content arriving later this month for the handheld game that’s already overflowing with content. The highlight of the DLC, at least for fans of Nintendo franchises, is sure…
Nintendo Inquirer is taking a walk down memory lane to commemorate the upcoming Nintendo World Championships that are being held in Los Angeles on June 14th. Kicking off the nostalgia trip is a modern day review of the ’80s video game film classic, The Wizard. When I first heard that…
Please note: This is Part 2 of a series exploring the history of Nintendo sponsored competitions. Part 1 covered the Nintendo World Championships 1990, Super Star Fox Weekend and Powerfest ‘94. Like all great sports, Nintendo decided that it needed to have a college division to go along…
Amiibo Jason and Lauren (a.k.a. Happily Candied) talk about the aftermath of Black Amiibo Friday and some exciting amiibo announcements that happened this week! Directly download the newscast here. (Right click and choose Save Link As…) (Sorry! This episode of the Amiibo Newscast is now unavailable.)
Nintendo isn’t wasting any time rolling out additional content for its latest and greatest IP, Splatoon. The company’s colorful new take on the shooter genre is barely a week old and it’s already released a second update that adds even more content to the game. Coming on the heels of…
Nintendo Inquirer is teaming up with the amazingly talented AbdallahSmash026 to feature some of his in-depth gaming content right here on NintendoInquirer.com. Each week, we’ll be featuring several new videos providing extensive looks at some of your favorite Nintendo games. We’re also working hard to create all new video content featuring AbdallahSmash026,…
Disney Infinity unveiled some fresh looks of the new Rise Against the Empire playset that will be coming to Disney Infinity 3.0 this fall. Rise Against The Empire is being developed by Studio Gobo, the company that previously worked on the Pirates of the Caribbean playset in Disney Infinity 1.0…
We’re placing this piece of info under the speculation category at the moment. In the latest episode of The Giant Beastcast, an offshoot of the Giant Bombcast, Giant Bomb co-founder Jeff Gerstman rehashed a conversation that he had with the Skylanders SuperChargers development team. When Jeff asked about the possibility of…
Get your PK Thunder on! Nintendo of America has officially set the release date for the anticipated Lucas DLC for June 14th at 8:00 a.m. PST. Lucas will retail for $3.99 for individual download for either the 3DS or the Wii U, or a combo pack including a download…
Amiibo News and Nintendo Inquirer are proud to announce that Customs for a Cure is returning this July. We kicked off Customs for a Cure earlier this year with a week-long charity auction. 100% of the proceeds were donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. This time, we’ve partnered with some…
Nintendo of America and Best Buy have detailed their plans for this year’s E3 events held at Best Buy locations across the country. The festivities will take place on two days, June 17th and June 20th. Attendees will be able to take the all-new Mario Maker for Wii U for…
Thanks to another ‘whoops’ moment, EuroGamer accidently leaked the cover art for Skylanders SuperChargers. Here’s what we’re seeing. There are some charged up versions of Stealth Elf (rumored to be in the Starter Pack), Happy Trigger and Terrafin. Below the logo are three new figures that will be the base…
