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…
Nintendo’s back to spotlight even more smaller titles over the course of a 20 minute Indie World presentation! You’ll be able to catch it live below starting at 9 a.m. PT today, April 19th. We’ll be sure to bring you the biggest news as it comes in!
When Lego Dimensions first showed off how well the world of Sonic the Hedgehog translated to the brick building toys, fans were clamoring for physical sets to be released. These prayers were somewhat answered with a Lego Ideas set a few years ago, but now it’s expanding much, much further….
Out of the blue Nintendo has dropped another update for Nintendo Switch Online’s Sega Genesis app, adding four more games to the service. Perhaps the biggest release this go-around is Pulseman, the Japan-only action platformer from Game Freak, before they struck it big with Pokémon. A few references to the…
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass is approaching its climax, featuring a new and original story scenario. Previously teased, we now have a full trailer of the DLC story, and a rapidly approaching release date. While the prospect of expanding on the plot lines of 3 (and the series as…
Alongside news of the long-awaited Pyra and Mythra amiibo two-pack and a trailer focused on Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Future Redeemed DLC, Nintendo had one last bit of surprise news for RPG fans and collectors alike. Two brand-new amiibo are on the way hailing from Xenoblade Chronicles 3! #amiibo figures…
The long wait is almost over — Nintendo of America has finally confirmed the release date of two of the most anticipated Smash Bros. amiibo, Pyra and Mythra, for July 21st! The Pyra and Mythra #SmashBros #amiibo will launch as a double pack on 7/21. Each amiibo unlocks a…
Unlike Sonic, he don’t chuckle – he’d rather flex his brand-new self-titled series of his own. Filming has begun on Knuckles, the spinoff to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie series starring everybody’s favorite red echidna. He’s only been training for this his entire life. Production has started on #knuckles,…
Dokapon Kingdom can largely feel like Mario Party’s slightly unhinged counterpart. Trading in minigames and Star collecting for light RPG mechanics and property management, there’s nothing quite like it out there for one main reason. You can, and should, absolutely ruin your fellow players’ day at every turn. …
You may remember the name Gary Bowser – he was the primary moneyman for Team Xecutor, a notorious hacker group that sold hacked consoles, and got sentenced to over three years in prison last year for his role in the operation. While the actual boss of the operation made quips…
Niantic is celebrating Earth Day once again in Pokémon GO, bringing back the yearly Sustainability Week event. While not exactly a week long, this event will feature a variety of Water-, and Grass-, Rock-type Pokémon. Plus, there will be a variety of Buddy Pokémon-themed bonuses. More importantly, we’ll see a…
Scandal abounds in the wide world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, where an attempted sale of rare cards has led to what is allegedly the biggest return of stolen property in the game’s history. Basically, it went like this – in Dallas, Texas, a man tried selling a whole…
The long march to Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is almost over. Nintendo’s been upping their efforts to showcase the game, with a nearly six minute overview dropping recently. That’s all well and good, but as a longtime fan of the series I’m more into this latest video instead. …
