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…
Welcome to 2025, everyone! While we eagerly await Nintendo to announce anything about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, it seems vendors at CES in Las Vegas didn’t get the memo that the console hasn’t officially been unveiled yet. Now, before we dive into the details, remember that the images and…
The start of 2025 has seen more Switch 2 leaks than the last couple of months combined. After a new patent mentioned upscaling technology for Nintendo’s upcoming device and a leak of the Switch 2 Joy-Con showed an optical sensor on the controller, this latest photo dump shows us a…
Originally published by Sega, Bayonetta is a dynamic action game centered around the pompous Umbra Witch of the same name. Nintendo would end up picking up the cancelled sequel and releasing Bayonetta 2 as a Wii U exclusive. From there, the series would become an integral member of the vast…
Over the weekend, some leaked images of supposedly official Switch 2 Joy-Con were shared on social media. While the physical description matches most of the rumors we’ve been hearing, there was one addition: an optical sensor. With the Switch 2 Joy-Con reportedly having magnetic connectivity with the main device, this…
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,…
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…
Happy 2025, Pokémon fans! While we already know that Pokémon Z-A is set to release on Nintendo Switch systems sometime this year, it seems there’s even more to celebrate. According to the official Pokémon Center webpage, The Pokémon Company has officially declared 2025 as the “Year of Eevee”! Pokémon…
With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
Happy New Year, Nintendo fans! To celebrate 2025, the amazing team at LEGO has launched an exciting collection of Nintendo-themed LEGO sets, and they’re available now! From Animal Crossing and Mario Kart to the iconic Great Deku Tree, these sets are ready to bring your favorite games to life. Check…
Never put it past dedicated modding communities to make older consoles run on a wide range of hardware. Once we started to get into 3D consoles, the desire to play older games on newer hardware increased and it was up to fan communities to make that wish a reality. While…
