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…
With every Pokémon generation comes version exclusive Pokémon for you to trade with your friends! Here is every version exclusive Pokémon that you can find in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. WARNING: There will be spoilers ahead, so if you want to play the entire game fresh and discover these…
Update (1/24/23): Risen is now available on Switch! You’ll find the launch trailer and an overview of the game below: The 2009 cult-classic RPG Risen is getting a port to modern systems, THQ Nordic and developer Piranha Bytes have announced. The game is an open-world adventure which…
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are finally here and for the first time in recent memory, The Pokémon Company has been pretty quiet about the starters and their evolutions. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a full list of starter details below for you to review before you start your journey. Whether…
Even though celebrating Black Friday doesn’t make much sense in Europe, what with its connection to the US tradition of Thanksgiving, in recent years it’s become a tentpole event for sales in the region. Nintendo’s not about to let the opportunity slip them by, either, with the company’s European branch…
If you’ve been wanting to work or game on PC in style, Square Enix has announced a new wave of mouse pads based on Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts! For Final Fantasy, we have pads featuring artwork from VIII, X, XII, XIII, and XV. The cutest one by far, though,…
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is shaping up to be more than just a simple remaster, overhauling elements like the combat and especially the visuals to make it much more in-line with the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. Those upgrades are the focus of the game’s latest trailer, which…
When I was a kid, one of the greatest joys of the month was getting a copy of Nintendo Power in the mail to check out all the really cool and new games that I couldn’t buy. Even long after my subscription would stop I would rifle through old copies…
The Lego Super Mario sets have leapt off to amazing starts, with starter packs for Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach along with a whole host of expansion sets. And now more are on the way, with sets based on snow (complete with Ice Flower), a desert level, and even the…
The pioneers of the video game industry age further with each passing year, almost like that’s how the passage of time works or something. But today is a monumental anniversary for one of the biggest names to ever do it — it’s Shigeru Miyamoto’s 70th birthday! You probably don’t need…
While the season of autumn is still underway out here in the real world, Mario Kart Tour has moved on. Already available in-game, the Animal Tour has scampered its way to Mario and friends! This event is bringing the likes of Tanooki Mario to the Spotlight Shop right alongside the…
The first Pac-Man World Re-PAC update has landed, bringing a variety of features to the game! First up are two DLC packs. The first reskins a powered-up metal Pac-Man to resemble the Chrome Noir Chogokin figures while the second adds a Jukebox to the game’s hub world, letting you jam…
SpongeBob is an international phenomenon, and thankfully the upcoming 3D platformer The Cosmic Shake is going out of its way to cater to as many markets as possible with a variety of language options. The game’s latest trailer spotlights these, featuring an early cutscene in multiple languages. Stay tuned, though,…
