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…
It’s become more of a trend for Pokémon games to reward players of past titles on Switch. Pokémon Legends: Arceus had masks and Mythical Pokémon encounters up for grabs, for example. With today’s Scarlet and Violet news, things are looking more like the former, with new cosmetics announced as Play…
With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet just ten days away it’s time to start prepping in earnest, and just in time The Pokémon Company has shared the first details on the games’ now-customary online events. First up will be a relatively simple Tera Raid Battle Event. On your journeys across Paldea,…
Today’s Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer may have had fewer revelations than we expected so close to release but one bit in particular stood out – just what was that mysterious elephant? Thankfully the official website has updated detailing the Scarlet and Violet books – each held in their respective…
As promised another Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer has dropped and while it has few revelations it gives us our best, most comprehensive look yet at what to expect. Give it watch below: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will launch on November 18th, 2022.
At long last, Guzzlord is now available in Pokémon GO! Teased in the game’s loading screen artwork during the Season of Light and featured in previously “found footage” videos shared by the official Pokémon GO social media channels, you can now encounter this Ultra Beast in Five-Star Raids (look for…
Bayonetta 3 was released late last month to rave reviews, and many have already sunk their teeth into Platinum’s latest hit. But apparently, the game was once taking a shape somewhat different than its final result, and that was a significant reason for its long delay. As spotted by Nintendo…
Fire Emblem Engage was revealed only a scant couple months ago, and now has only a scant couple months until release. While much of the game remains unknown until release, information has been trickling out through the official Fire Emblem Twitter account (translated by the folks at Serenes Forest – HUGE…
If there’s one man who always gives a good interview quote no matter the context or question, it’s Yoko Taro, famed director of Drakengard and NieR who vaulted into mainstream recognition with 2017’s NieR:Automata. It recently made it over to Switch with the End of YoRHa Edition, and so the…
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…
If you’ve kept up with Nintendo and Niantic’s Pikmin Bloom app you’ll know already but if you’ve been taking a break then this news is for you! This time last year the app made its debut globally and to celebrate its first anniversary four different events will be taking place…
While we’re all gearing up for a holiday season filled with big game releases it’s always worth keeping an eye on smaller developers and their titles. Thankfully Nintendo has announced another Indie World Showcase to give us a better look at some of those upcoming indie games! Tune in on…
There’s just over a week to go, trainers! With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the horizon, it’s only natural we’re getting more advertising than ever, and the latest info drop is being teased for tomorrow, November 8th, at 6 a.m. PT! Calling all Trainers! A new #PokemonScarletViolet trailer arrives…
