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…
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,…
The original Inkopolis idols, Callie and Marie, recently returned to the turf war front in Splatoon 3’s DLC – but they haven’t just been churning out the same old songs as always. They’ve been busy in the recording studio, with a new song set to debut in the latter half…
Inkoming! The Nintendo Switch Online icons based around Splatoon 3 characters and elements – first available after the game’s launch back in September 2022 – are back for another round of waves. For the next two weeks, you’ll be able to redeem My Nintendo Platinum Points to acquire icons from…
Respawn Entertainment has announced the launch of its latest Apex Legends event, the Sun Squad Collection Event. The event features a brand new limited-time mode called “Heatwave,” 24 limited-time cosmetics, and the debut of Ash’s “Strongest Link” Heirloom. Heatwave is a new limited-time mode that turns up the heat on…
We’re only a few days away from the English release of the first Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion of the Scarlet & Violet era on March 31st, but that doesn’t mean the Pokémon TCG train is slowing down one bit. The Pokémon Company announced this morning that the next expansion…
It’s time for the Atelier Ryza trilogy’s final summer and secret. The titular alchemist will be venturing with friends old and new through seamless open fields on a quest to save her home town. To get an idea of what to expect, check out the brief launch trailer below! …
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) has gone down in infamy, though plenty of the elements it introduced have stuck around. The time-travelling Silver the Hedgehog makes regular appearances, Crisis City is one of the stages in Sonic Generations, and even Mephiles continues to appear in the mobile games and merchandise. One…
The final episode of the Pokémon anime starring Ash and Pikachu has aired in Japan, but there’s a new series on the horizon… Quite literally, it turns out. The Pokémon Company has confirmed that the next series’ English title is Pokémon Horizons and it’ll arrive in 2023 “and beyond” according…
A third event is being thrown into the mix with Pokémon GO this weekend. Trainers that want a break from the Let’s GO! and Team GO Rocket takeover events can set their sights on the GO Battle League and get in some extra battles. That’s right, it’s a GO Battle…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Announced during this year’s MARIO Day celebrations, cosmetics company Lush would be teaming up with Nintendo and Illumination to craft a limited collection of soaps, shower gels, and more inspired by The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Officially, the collection launches in stores on Friday, March 24th, but sales would launch…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is imminent, and that means one thing – merchandise! Merchandise! Merchandise! Large toy-making corporation Jakks Pacific is set to release a whole lineup of toys for the movie, and is previewing their lineup at WonderCon in Anaheim, CA tomorrow, March 24th, at their panel from…
