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…
As part of his continued series of videos on making games, Sakurai took time to discuss the creation of Super Smash Bros. Brawl in depth. He was approached by Satoru Iwata to make the game just after the reveal of the Wii in 2005, when Sakurai had just become an…
As a sequel to one of the densest most reference-packed games in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is filled to the brim with easter eggs, nods to past Zelda titles, and more. There’s so many that it’s a bit tough to keep track of –…
Life goes on, through whatever pain is endured – and maybe you can alleviate that pain slightly by purchasing a figma of Mio, heroine of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Mio comes with her dual ring Blades, multiple for combat and performance, her signature flute, and even a long hair extension (if…
The Sonic Symphony held in 2021 was a smash hit, resonating with fans old and new with beautiful arrangements of Sonic tunes from over 30 years of games, topped off with some rock stylings from Crush40 and other artists. Many of us have been clamoring for a live event and…
Back in early 2020, Platinum Games managed to wrangle The Wonderful 101 out of Wii U exclusivity with a Kickstarter campaign. One promise made during the process was for free DLC featuring Luka as a stretch goal, which was surpassed, and now the first part is finally here! The Wonderful…
What do Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy VII, and SpongeBob SquarePants have in common? Well, they’re all inhabited by very messy people, apparently, as the latter is joining the former two as paid DLC for PowerWash Simulator this summer. As revealed in the trailer below, you’ll be able to take your…
The Game Boy Advance library available to Nintendo Switch Expansion Pack subscribers will be getting another update next week and it’s bringing with it some familiar favorites. While you have the option to play their originals on Switch already via the NES and SNES libraries, the Super Mario Advance versions…
Where many third party developers seem to have moved on from supporting the Nintendo Switch, Netherrealm Studios seems dedicated to pushing the limits of the platform. The newly announced Mortal Kombat 1 (yes, that’s what it’s called) will be heading to current gen systems and PC, as expected, but nestled…
At long last Pokémon trailers will be able to transfer old favorites to the Paldea Region and vice versa starting next week! As announced by The Pokémon Company, the creature curation tool Pokémon Home will be updated to support Scarlet and Violet from May 23rd. This means you’ll be able…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for almost a week, meaning the numbers from its launch weekend are beginning to roll in – and boy are they impressive. In the game’s home country of Japan, Tears of the Kingdom had the seventh best launch in…
In a game as resource-dependent as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, any method to procure more items is a valuable one. And players have already discovered a simple way to duplicate materials (though not weapons, shields, or bows) in a pretty safe and repeatable manner. easy…
Spinoffs of existing games can be tricky. Fans of those worlds will come in with certain expectations while newcomers will want to know what they’ve been missing, and striking the right balance while offering something new often takes finesse and ingenuity. Without those you end up with a Link’s Crossbow…
