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…
This week on Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube channel where he discusses the development of video games, the Smash Bros. and Kirby director talked about three subjects: Listen in Various Environments [Audio] – As tempting as it might be to test your music and sound effects solely in a surround sound…
After years of relative silence, the Switch has been a haven for strategy RPG fans, with everything from huge titles like Fire Emblem to long-awaited ports such as the Langrisser duology. There are also a variety of smaller attempts at the genre, and this latest game is indie through-and-through. Developed…
Update (1/5/23): Due to copyrights, the image of the Mario Movie prototypes has been removed from this page and our site. We’ve already seen some of the upcoming toys that will debut alongside the Super Mario Bros. Movie, most of which are variations of Happy Meal trinkets from…
A couple months ago, Lego Ideas (the website that accepts fanmade Lego set ideas with the consideration of turning them into commercial products with enough support) announced that they would no longer be accepting Legend of Zelda sets due to a license conflict. While this prompted speculation on many people’s…
Welcome to 2023, my amiibo friends! It’s hard to believe that we’re only a few months away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but somehow, we know so little about what to expect. Well, according to fnac, a French e-commerce site, we might…
Fate fans, prepare yourselves for even more action-packed adventures with the series’ bizarre takes on historical figures! A new collaboration between Type-Moon and Koei Tecmo has been announced – Fate/Samurai Remnant. You can catch a teaser below: Very little information has been shared regarding the game other than…
It’s the New Year, which means game developers are some of the many, many people sending out greeting cards for us all to read. One of those groups include the Final Fantasy folks at Square Enix, who offer thanks for 2022 and drop some hints at what we’ll see in…
2022 was a year of grand, sweeping games on Nintendo Switch. We had one of the biggest RPGs ever in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, a luscious sci-fi epic in 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, a time-spanning remake of the ages in Live A Live. All these and more were up for Game…
Octopath Traveler made a strong impression back when it was first released, introducing the HD-2D style that Square Enix has now made a trademark. Featuring an ensemble cast and plenty of retro sensibilities, it’s only grown in popularity since — enough to secure itself a sequel! While the first game…
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…
New Year’s cards are a widespread tradition, but are particularly elaborate in Japan, where custom designs and messages are issued not just by people but corporations. Famitsu has compiled all the various cards from developers throughout the year, and while many offer simple thanks for playing 2022 titles and some…
The long-awaited sequel to what might be the most beloved Nintendo Switch game is nearly here. After an early reveal and being named 2023’s Most Anticipated Game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is set to give fans of Breath of the Wild everything they’ve been craving. Read…
