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 is homing in faster than a pelted tennis ball, and as you’d expect, promotion for the game has been ramping up as of late. This week kicks off with a new Japanese commercial, which highlights the game as a convenient addition to a player’s exercise regime. The…
Just barely catching the tail end of summer, Splatoon 3 is finally fully on the horizon. This followup to the popular multiplayer shooter/squid kid simulator will be building up from Splatoon 2’s foundation. Not only that, but it’ll continue its story with the new campaign, Return of the Mammalians. Read…
Another sci-fi RPG epic is about to unfold on Nintendo Switch, with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 set for release this summer. Now a full-on trilogy, the Xenoblade series continues to rise in popularity and demand. Read on to find out how and when you can add it to your collection, and…
Back in October 2021 we reported on a new announcement from Square Enix’s merchandise division – a gorgeous Masterline statue based on Final Fantasy VI’s Terra and Magitek Armor (with a sneaky Mog cameo). At the time we assumed it would be expensive, the Masterline range is generally for the…
If you’re a fan of classic SNES-era RPGs then you might want to keep an eye on Chained Echoes from Matthias Linda and Deck 13 Spotlight. Directly inspired by that age of JRPGs, Chained Echoes goes all out with gorgeous pixel visuals, while the game itself has a focus on…
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,…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Many countries around the world will soon be celebrating Mother’s Day on May 8th, 2022, and if your mother figure happens to be a JRPG fan then Square Enix has you covered. The company has opened a new webpage as part of its e-Store that features two free downloadable card…
The World Ends With You and its sequel both have iconic soundtracks but if you’ve want to jam to the tunes in a rhythm game then you’ve had to boot up your copy of the excellent Final Fantasy Theatrhythm: Curtain Call and grab them as DLC… Until now, at least….
Nintendo is no stranger to partnering with big names to advertise its products and naturally for Nintendo Switch Sports the company is reaching out to actual athletes. This latest commercial from Nintendo of Australia features former Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt and his son, Clay, who has also won a…
The adorable Game Boy-inspired puzzle platformer Save me Mr Tako is soon getting a physical edition from Limited Run Games and it’s set to be just as cute as the game itself. While there are a variety of options to choose from, including the game just by itself, it’s the…
While the new September release date for 3 and 2’s Octo Expansion being added to the NSO Expansion Pass were clearly today’s biggest pieces of news for the Splatoon series, this new discovery could be just as important to fans. Nintendo Switch Online’s Save Data Cloud feature isn’t the most…
