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…
While bigger DLC is on the way for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, we got some more immediate additions to the game in new Tera Raid Battles that feature new Paradox Pokémon. In Pokémon Scarlet, you’ll encounter the Water/Dragon type Walking Wake (based off of Suicune), while in Pokémon Violet you’ll…
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…
The adventure continues! For today’s Pokémon Presents, DLC for last year’s Pokémon Scarlet & Violet was revealed, both parts titled The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Part 1 is subtitled The Teal Mask, and Part 2 is subtitled The Indigo Disk. Both involve leaving the familiarity of the Paldea region…
You snooze, you win – the wide world of Pokémon is here to help you get a good night’s rest with Pokémon Sleep, a phone app that tracks sleep data. Simply put your phone next to your pillow and your sleep will be measured, recorded, and analyzed. Your…
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Lo, Easter – the holiday in which we celebrate the resurrection of Ash Ketchum after he spent three days in the Unknown Dungeon trying to catch Mewtwo. Amen. Wait, that’s not quite right. Pokémon is honoring the holiday of fluffy bunnies and springtime with Pikachu’s Easter Egg Hunt, a lineup…
Are you prepared to meet a terrible and deplorable fate? Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is getting its first wave of DLC content next week, and it contains dooooooooooooom! The Tower of Doooom, exclusive to Season Pass owners drops on March 2nd. Will you be up to the…
It’s still awards season, which means folks are continuing to get together in suits and fancy dresses to give fancy statues to game developers in recognition of their hard work and achievements. And while last night’s DICE Awards mostly continued this year’s trend of God of War Ragnarok and Elden…
Last October saw the 20th anniversary of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto manga being adapted into an anime, helping the franchise become an international success. Now Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 are back to celebrate the milestone year with an new Ninja Storm game that’s set to feature the most playable characters yet….
Late last year, Falcom announced that it would be releasing a fresh remaster of Ys: The Oath in Felghana, itself a 2005 remake of the third entry in the iconic JRPG series. We’ve finally gotten our first look at gameplay from the upcoming release and it appears to maintain the…
My Nintendo is back with a couple of new physical rewards themed to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — and just in time to celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27th! If you’ve been looking for new ways to add some personality to your stationery at home or work, these goods might…
We’re quickly approaching the end of Ash Ketchum’s decades-long run in the Pokémon anime, with new protagonists Liko and Roy set to star in a new series starting this April in Japan. Ever since the announcement that Ash would be leaving, though, we’ve had one question – what about Pikachu?…
