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…
The Entertainment Software Association, previously the organizers of E3, has announced that it will be attempting to start a new annual conference for game developers and video game announcements. Dubbed the Interactive Innovation Conference, or iicon, this conference is pitched as “an essential convening for changemakers across the industry.” Already…
Strap in, amiibo fans—this is the update you’ve been waiting for! Earlier today, newly discovered patents strongly suggest that the Switch 2’s Joy-Con will feature some form of mouse support. But that’s not all! Hidden within another patent uploaded today, there are indications that at least one of the Joy-Con…
Ever since the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware last month, eagle-eyed fans have been speculating whether the Joy-Con featured in the teaser trailer was hiding additional functionality. In the footage, the Joy-Con is seen moving across a table in an upright position, behaving almost like a computer mouse….
With no games being officially announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 yet and the official unveiling happening in a little under two months, we’re going to be getting blasted with rumors in the coming weeks. Like clockwork, another rumor has landed today that asserts Square Enix is prioritizing Final Fantasy…
With rising inflation driving prices up across the globe and the Japanese yen being in a particularly dire place at the moment, it stands to reason that the price of the upcoming Switch 2 is going to be higher than the previous console. Many people have been throwing out numbers…
The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
In the years since Nintendo walked away from its deal with Sony to create a disc-based add-on for the Super Nintendo, there have been lingering questions about whether or not Sony ever got to develop anything for the platform. While we initially didn’t even think the console had been made,…
It’s official! While we already knew that Nintendo would be airing its Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, we now have the exact time and details of the presentation! The Direct will air on April 2nd, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m….
Over the past few months, Nintendo has quietly restocked numerous hard-to-find amiibo at various retailers across the U.S. However, tracking them down isn’t always easy—many are retail exclusives, online-only, or available solely through Nintendo’s online store. But fear not, fellow collectors! We’ve compiled a full list of every amiibo you…
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…
