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…
During Anime Expo 2022, Bandai Namco confirmed that the upcoming My Hero Academia-themed battle royale game My Hero Ultra Rumble would be getting an English release! The game has the player join one of eight three-person teams as a hero or villain and take to an expansive city to either…
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,…
It’s the 4th of July weekend, which means the United States’ largest anime convention, Anime Expo, is happening. GoodSmile has a place on the show’s exhibitor floor and also hosted a panel announcing various product releases. For those who aren’t able to attend, GoodSmile has been sharing all of its…
Make sure Glover is forever within your grasp! Until the end of July, customers can pre-order the rerelease of Glover on Nintendo 64 from Limited Run Games’ official website alongside an exclusive Collector’s Edition set and a newly announced plush of the glove himself. The Nintendo 64 rerelease…
Previously, it was announced that a new Pokémon Center store would be opening in the Nakagami District of Okinawa, Japan at the AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom. Today, The Pokémon Company has released details regarding the store’s official opening next month along with new promotional artwork and images of the location’s…
During the most recent Yacht Club Games Presents, Shovel Knight’s game developer and publisher revealed that 2021’s critically-acclaimed roguelike-puzzler game Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon from developer Vine would be receiving three DLC packs in the future. Today, the first part of this expansion was unveiled. Shovel Knight Pocket…
For some of us, @ing Nintendo on Twitter and begging for a new Kid Icarus isn’t enough. There’s the need to go higher, closer — right to the source — and demand an answer. Such is the case with Twitter user @momiji-manjyuu, AKA Momiji, who, desperate for a new F-Zero,…
In a rather quick turnaround the next PokéToon animated short has arrived! This time around it focuses on the aspiring Pokémon champion Blossom who is put to the test as she explores a nearby forest. Once again we can’t embed the episode but you can catch it via watch.pokemon.com or…
First 4 Figures has unveiled a new addition to their Crash Bandicoot lineup of statues. Coming in hot from the octane tracks of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, customers can get a good look at the beautiful Crash in Kart statue on First 4 Figures’ website before potentially pre-ordering the upcoming…
Are you ready kids? As part of the latest Minecraft Now broadcast it was confirmed that content based on SpongeBob SquarePants would be arriving in the popular sandbox game. While we don’t know too many specifics yet, from the screenshots released we can see SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Mr. Krabs,…
Bandai Namco Entertainment is out in full-force for Anime Expo, with games tied to Digimon and One Piece getting spotlit during the convention. Standing (no doubt in a stylish pose) beside them is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R. A new trailer has dropped for the manga-inspired fighter, showing off…
We’re officially less than a month out from the release of Digimon Survive, and Bandai Namco has broken down all the core gameplay elements of the title in a streamlined 90-second trailer that lets you know everything you need to know about the game’s mechanics. As previously detailed,…
