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 the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
Halloween is in the rearview mirror, stores are already decked out in tinsel, and Mariah Carey has once again broken out of her ice prison — yes, the holidays are upon us, and not content to merely slap on some Black Friday deals and gently remind the public about all…
Sometimes, you’re a farmer. But you’re also a sheep boy. And there’s an entire town of monster girls you can woo if you can give them enough cabbages (or other things they like). This is the core premise behind Rune Factory 3, which is getting a Special remaster/port to the…
The Nintendo Switch will be six years old come March, with two model iterations (the Lite and the OLED) and unimaginable success. It’s rare for consoles to be out for this long without any sort of price cut, but parts shortages, inflation, a weak yen, and more have driven up…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Lego Ideas is a website that’s hosted countless concepts and proposals for the famed Danish toymaker to turn into reality. Many of those submissions have been based on popular pop culture franchises, including of course Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, which many a starry-eyed kid and adult has dreamed of…
If you’ve yet to invest in Mario & friends latest surprisingly violent soccer game then you’re in luck as Nintendo has released a demo for the game via the eShop. While the game did get a limited-time demo pre-launch, this version is slightly more feature-rich. The playable characters include Mario,…
Falcom’s iconic Ys series of action RPGs celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and the company shows no signs of slowing down. Earlier this year it shared the first concept art for the next Ys game, fairly likely to be Ys X, and now we have confirmation of when it…
Hunters, prepare yourselves! Capcom has announced the next stream for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and it’s set to cover the expansion’s third free update. The event will be hosted by Dame Fiorayne and will air at 6 a.m. PT on Wednesday, November 16th. All will be revealed for Free…
Today’s Indie World brought the usual bevy of creative, inspiring, and inventive games. And while there wasn’t a new “big ticket” that livechat might clamor for, we did get Sports Story news and some titles releasing today. For everything else, though, we’ve got you covered — here are all the…
Despite new amiibo releases slowing down and the hype for the product line not nearly as intense as it was in its heyday, it seems that Nintendo’s flagship toys-to-life platform continues to be incredibly successful eight years after launching. Following its recent Fiscal Year 2023 report, Nintendo has shared a…
Some announcements are for titles years out, and others are for games right on the doorstep. For the discerning eShop frequenter, today’s Indie World offered a selection of games that are launching later today. Here are all such titles revealed during the presentation: Once Upon a Jester (Bonte Avond and…
Today’s excellent Indie World presentation was capped off with a sequel to Golf — er, rather, the sequel to the acclaimed Golf Story, the long in-development Sports Story. This RPG followup features not just golf by tennis and soccer/football to start, and even more disciplines to unlock as you rank…
