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…
Having long served as the series’ damsel in distress, it may be easy to presume that Princess Peach of Super Mario Bros. fame doesn’t have the platforming skills of her more famous plumber allies. But the girl’s been jumping and floating her way past obstacles since the ’80s, and as…
We finally have confirmation of when the next game will hit the Switch’s Nintendo 64 library – Pokémon Stadium! The game was the first to feature the creatures in 3D, allowing players to transfer their Red/Blue/Yellow parties to challenge tougher foes. Unfortunately, we have confirmation once again that you’ll be…
Awards season continues to truck along, with various academies and institutions you don’t really hear about at other times of year continuing to dole out awards. This weekend was host to the BAFTA Awards, when the British Academy of Film and Television Arts gives out a host of accolades to…
We come to this place for magic. We come to AMC theaters to laugh, to cry, to buy refreshments that we can guzzle down as we watch the latest installment of the Fast and Furious. Because we need that, all of us. That indescribable feeling we get when we see…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
While the Nintendo Switch has been a massive success, few issues have continued to nip at its heels like the infamous Joy-Con Drift, leading to lawsuits, backlash, and more as the company continues to try and appease those suffering the notorious affliction. Previously, Nintendo has offered free Joy-Con repairs in…
The platform fighter Rivals of Aether has built up quite the audience since its launch for PC back in 2017 which has allowed it to net comic books written by Sonic Frontiers’ Ian Flynn, a sequel, and several spin-offs. Switch owners who want to explore the world a bit more…
Switch owners already have plenty of opportunities to duke it out across the Final Fight and King of Fighters series’, but now one of the more recent entries in the latter saga is getting a port to the system. King of Fighters XIII was the last game in the series…
Over the weekend, Inklings and Octolings alike took to the Splatfest fields to determine which paranormal creature was real – Bigfoot, Nessie, or aliens? Turns out the Scottish plesiosaur is hiding under Loch Ness after all, as the winner is none-other than Nessie! 第5回フェス「実在するのは？ ネッシー vs 宇宙人 vs 雪男」の結果は、30対15対12で「ネッシー」チームの勝利に終わった。「ネッシー」チームのみなさん、おめでとう！フェスに参加された方は、バンカラ街でスーパーサザエを忘れずにお受け取りいただきたい。#スプラトゥーン3…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
For Trainers in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s finally spring! Cherry blossom trees are in bloom (along with plenty of flowers and greenery), a variety of spring-focused holidays are taking place, and more. In Pokémon GO, that means a floral accented event is taking place, along with some bunny-themed Pokémon due…
Happy April Fowl’s Day? This year’s April Fools’ Day event in Pokémon GO is a massive Pidgey invasion. The Pidgey pen has been busted wide open at Professor Willow’s laboratory, freeing all those transferred birds. For a brief window on April Fools’ Day, they’ll be appearing in droves. Get all…
