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…
Nintendo Switch Sports might be giving some console owners their fill of soccer inspired fun already, but there’s something a little more extreme just around the corner. Mario Strikers: Battle League marks the return of this particular sports spinoff sub-series, bolstering its online side and introducing some new mechanics. …
When you think of iconic duos, what comes to mind? Peanut Butter and jelly? Simon and Garfunkel? What about Pokémon and Build-A-Bear Workshop? That’s right! Build-A-Bear and the Pokémon Company are teaming up once again to bring a fan-favorite Pocket Monster to life with the all-new Grookey Bundle, available now…
If you have extra points to spend, make sure to check out some of My Nintendo’s offerings right now, as cute stationery stationery printables and digital wallpaper themed to Kirby and the Forgotten Land are available! The stationery includes four adorable letter sheet designs and will cost you…
The World Video Game Hall of Fame, part of the National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, has inducted several classics into its lineup each year since 2015. Every entry so far has been more than deserving, and the 2022 lineup of games is no different: Ms. Pac-Man, Dance…
IMAX is about as grand of a viewing experience you can get, short of a planetarium (which is far more specialized). You’d have to possess a lot of money to be able to play video games on such a big screen (and the resolution would probably be inadequate) but now…
It’s like a conga line of people who want to dump Bobby Kotick into a dunk tank (and hey, I’m right there with them) — the chain of lawsuits against Activision Blizzard continues, with the latest plaintiffs coming from NYC. Specifically the New York City Employees’ Retirement System and pension…
A few weeks ago NIS America released a trailer highlighting NIS Classics Vol. 3’s first title, the musical strategy RPG Rhapsody. Now it’s the other game’s turn – La Pucelle: Ragnarok. The cozy JRPG re-release will include “new scenarios, recruitable characters, voice audio, music, quick travel, and more!”…
If there is one game that Reggie Fils-Aimé will ever be associated with on a personal level (well, besides Wii Fit) it’ll be one he never released. The cries of “come on Reggie, give us Mother 3” have echoed since 2006, with the EarthBound fandom of the late ’00s almost…
Late last month, a labor complaint was filed with the National Labor Relations Board against Nintendo of America and partner hiring firm Aston Carter by an anonymous contractor. While NoA released its own statement on the matter, the company began to draw eyes — many other former contractors shared the…
May 4th is a big day for all things Star Wars, and the latest Lego Star Wars entry is no exception. The final batch of the game’s announced DLC character packs – The Mandalorian Season Two, The Bad Batch, and the Trooper Character Pack – have gone live today alongside…
PNF-404’s mobile inhabitants are out to bring some Mother’s Day cheer this weekend. Pikmin Bloom players taking a stroll on this Sunday’s upcoming holiday will be able to receive some in-game bonuses and exclusive postcards as they help create a sea of carnations around the world. 💐 This May…
The latest entry in the Wii Sports series, Nintendo Switch Sports, has finally landed in our hands and I’ve been able to spend a ton of time with it over the last few days. Six sports are available to play at launch: Volleyball, Badminton, and Soccer are all brand-new to…
