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…
When GameStop began listing the new amiibo set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, people noticed something suspicious: the prices were inflated from what amiibo used to cost. It may have been 11 years ago, but when Nintendo’s “toys to life” figures launched in 2014, they were originally priced…
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,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
With the Switch 2 a little over a month away from release, Nintendo is starting to ramp up its advertising efforts to make people aware of the console’s existence. In a pretty decent callback, its newest teaser actually brings back Paul Rudd to promote the console and its new game…
A quick Saturday morning look at the European game ratings website, Pegi, has revealed a surprising new title is headed to Nintendo Switch 2. This is certainly a particularly bustling time to be a Nintendo fan, what with a new console on the way and preorders beginning imminently, but it’s…
A port of Glover was released back in February of this year and now, QUByte Game Studio has announced an update releasing on April 23rd! Included in this patch are the following: Achievements: Fixed descriptions and unlock conditions for various achievements. Prehistoric World – Bonus Stage: Adjusted Garibs placement…
We’ve known since the Switch 2 Direct that Ubisoft’s open-world title Star Wars Outlaws would be coming to Nintendo’s next-generation handheld. What we haven’t known is when it will be released beyond a vague 2025 date. As part of the Star Wars Celebration this year, Lucasfilm has revealed some new…
It’s been a never-ending stream of confusion and misinformation when it comes to the Nintendo Switch 2. With Nintendo adopting a radio silence approach, it’s fallen on the public to figure out all of the specifics of Nintendo’s vague information, and a new wrinkle has just been thrown into the…
After a long wait, the Lunar Remastered Collection is finally available on all major platforms. While you can easily grab it digitally from your digital store of choice, the physical edition of the game is exclusive to Amazon for the time being. Going for $55, you can nab the compilation…
It’s official! After a delay, Nintendo has finally confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will go up for pre-order in the US on April 24th — that’s next Thursday! Check out the full statement from Nintendo below: Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025….
Mario Kart World’s exclusive Direct was held this morning, and while it didn’t give us a ton of new information, we got a closer look at the game and were able to confirm a few things in the 15 minute presentation! Tracks We got confirmation on some of…
In 2023, what many people once thought was impossible happened: the classic N64 shooter GoldenEye 007 was re-released on modern platforms. Hitting both Nintendo Switch (via Switch Online) and Xbox One, it marked the first time since the game’s original release, some 26 years earlier, that it received a port…
