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…
We’ve all been there. We try a free trial for an online service that, I don’t know, allows you to astrologically assess your entire Twitter timeline (politicians are such Geminis), and then you forget to cancel and end up paying subscription fees for months. Well, the consumer protectorate Competition And…
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise and Square Enix has already marked the occasion with a few game releases and merchandise announcements. This latest collab, however, leaked a little too early it seems. As spotted by Kakucho Purei, UNIQLO will be producing 16 T-shirts based…
It’s still hard to believe the 2D-HD revival of the classic SNES RPG Live a Live is even happening but here we are, getting two new trailers for the incoming release. Each video focuses on a different playable time period – Prehistory and Imperial China. Characters from each are spotlighted,…
2008’s Wii classic Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is coming to Nintendo Switch, and if you’re looking for a physical edition, the folks over at Limited Run Games have you covered. They’ll be releasing no less than three physical versions for the game, with pre-orders opening on Friday. Discover…
If you’re a big enough anime fan, you’ve probably at least heard of Type-Moon, the company behind the likes of the Fate franchise, Melty Blood, and Tsukihime. While acclaimed and loved by a niche audience, many of Type-Moon’s original VNs have remained without official translations for a long time —…
You may be familiar with Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, an upcoming spiritual successor to the classic Suikoden series headed by franchise creator Yoshitaka Murayama — a title full of politics, war, and tons and tons of characters. That game is coming sometime next year, and we don’t have any news…
The newest Nintendo Switch Sports trailer, titled “Run This House,” has debuted, showcasing typical family-friendly sports action as kids compete amongst one another and with parents for honor and glory, demonstrating all of the game’s various sports alongside the tagline “It’s time to find out who runs this house.” …
We often break news of acquisitions by game companies, but it’s rarely something so… simple: Nintendo has bought land from the city of Kyoto in order to build a second headquarters building slated for completion by December 2027. The company’s first headquarters are, of course, already located in Kyoto, and…
The wait for Atlus and Vanillaware’s latest game to come to Switch is finally over. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has officially launched, giving Nintendo fans and handheld devotees a shot at one of the finest narrative experiences you’ll find on any system. You can read more about our…
Capcom may be looking ahead, with Street Fighter 6 introduced and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak the next big thing for Switch owners, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have time for some classics. We were already introduced to the Darkstalkers heavy (and that’s not a complaint in the slightest) Capcom…
A week has passed and that means its time for Nintendo Switch Online’s selection of Splatoon 2 icons to get changed up. In this latest wave you can customize your profile with the likes of Callie, Marie, Octolings, and more. These new elements will be available until April 18th…
One of the earliest PlayStation 5 exclusives is setting sail for new horizons, with googly eyes set firmly on the Switch. That’s right – Bugsnax has arrived! Based on tracking and capturing its titular creatures, Nintendo fans will be able to join the fun on Snaktooth Island. It’s not just…
