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 been nearly a decade since GenDesign, formerly Team Ico, unleashed The Last Guardian for PlayStation 4. While that game was something of a disappointment in the wake of both Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, fans of director Fumito Ueda were hopeful we’d one day see a new game…
In a surprise announcement at The Game Awards 2024, Koei Tecmo revealed that a brand-new Ninja Gaiden game will be released next summer. Titled Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, this latest entry seems to be something of a continuation of the Xbox-era titles with protagonist Ryu Hayabusa handing the reins off to…
Well, this was an unexpected development! Moments ago at The Game Awards, Bandai Namco unveiled its upcoming action platformer, Shadow Labyrinth. At first glance, it seemed like a straightforward hack-and-slash adventure—but wait… is that Pac-Man? Check out the trailer below and see for yourself! Shadow Labyrinth comes to Nintendo…
Of the many perks that come along with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, perhaps the most enticing, is access to the Switch’s vast library of virtual console games. With a myriad of platforms ranging from the NES all the way up to the Game Boy Advance, there’s a lot of…
Since the marketing machine never stops, it’s becoming more inevitable that we’ll see leaks of upcoming Switch 2 accessories before Nintendo finally unveils the machine. Just such a thing may have happened as Cambodian retail outlet Vortex Video Game Vault shared what it claims are press images from an unnamed…
Today’s presentation for The Game Awards kicks off at 4:30 p.m. PT | 6:30 p.m. CT | 7:30 p.m. ET. Taking place live and in-person at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, you can expect to see an impressive lineup of games honored from the industry, including quite a…
GoodSmile released the male version of the Byleth figure for pre-order just a few weeks ago, and now the company’s releasing the female variant. Our own Abbie Maxwell reported on the original pre-order, revealing that female Byleth would be coming soon. Just like male Byleth, female Byleth will…
I love arcade racing games. I still shout “OH NO, A TORNADO!” an exclamation from the announcer in Cruis’n Blast on the Death Valley track, like it’s a quote from a so-bad-it’s-good action movie. It’s practically an unwritten rule that every good arcade racer has at least one ubiquitous announcer…
Fans of Pokémon and Wallace and Gromit have reason to rejoice today. In an exciting announcement from The Pokémon Company, it has been revealed that a new “special project” between TPC and Aardman is currently in the works for a potential release date of 2027. As TPC’s international website reads,…
The umbrella that is Nintendo’s development studios is one that many fans do not often think about. From an assortment of internal departments to first and second party teams known for their work with Nintendo, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Of all of Nintendo’s first party studios,…
We’re just over a month away from the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and Nintendo is already shoveling bananas onto the hype train! Earlier this morning, a three-minute overview trailer was released, showcasing the game in action. Check it out below! Donkey Kong Country Returns HD…
The countdown is on! We’re less than two weeks away from the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters. If the posters and trailers released so far haven’t been enough to tide you over until the December 20 release, Paramount has just dropped an all-new clip from the film,…
