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…
Once again Koei Tecmo is releasing a game for Switch that’s somehow a sequel to two games at once. Just like Hyrule Warriors before it, Fire Emblem Warriors is getting a followup that’s also something of a sequel to (or at least a new chapter of) a previous game —…
Nintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Sports, the successor to the Wii’s own line of motion-controlled sports games. Nintendo Switch Sports was revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, which included a trailer for the new game. Using the Joy-Con, players can play Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton, and Chambara, with Golf being…
As expected from today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Splatoon 3 was included in the lineup to little shock, though what was shown in our latest look at Nintendo’s ink-blasting shooter was still quite the surprise. Salmon Run, the co-op multiplayer mode in Splatoon 2, will be returning in the sequel as…
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is getting a massive round of downloadable content, set to add 48 more courses to the game by the end of 2023. The news was announced via today’s Nintendo Direct, which revealed the upcoming “Booster Course Pass.” The DLC will be released in six waves over…
After a hint of something from creator Shigesato Itoi, today’s Nintendo Direct revealed a double dose of Mother for Switch owners. Both EarthBound and EarthBound Beginnings will make their way to the Switch Online service’s digital libraries. Not only that, they’re making their way…today! Normally, Nintendo is content…
The PlayStation era is often considered by many Square fans to be the company’s golden era. Under the banner of Squaresoft they released everything from heavy hitters like Final Fantasy VII to bizarre experiments like Racing Lagoon, while classic series got sequels that were as inventive as they were contentious….
After its initial delay, we finally know when the Orange Star nation will resume wartime operations! Announced early in today’s Nintendo Direct, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp will arrive on Switch April 8th. > The new trailer showcases many of the series’ COs, as well as its map…
An unfortunate reality of retro gaming is that cartridge-based games rely on batteries to store save data, leaving the data vulnerable if the battery runs dry and needs to be replaced. But fortunately, there’s an easy way to back up your save data, and that’s the Save The Hero Project’s…
Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus are a little easier to stumble across than in previous Pokémon games, largely due to a number of factors like spawn rate and encounter rate of Pokémon in general. But maybe you come across a Shiny that you don’t care for, or would prefer…
Nintendo’s plans for 2022 are mostly an enigma. Granted, we know about some releases, like Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but many games remain an enigma. Thankfully Nintendo is here with another Direct running roughly 40 minutes long that’s set to primarily give us updates on games releasing in the…
There has been no ubiquitous cultural product at the start of 2022 quite like Wordle. The simple daily word game invented by Josh Wardle has caught fire globally, racking up millions of users, and insane number of derivatives, and a high-profile sale of the property to the New York Times….
Nintendo Directs are frequent enough that the patterns and expectations set in. Requests, predictions, and telltale signs start pouring in. Those commonalities are great, but it’s the surprises — the unprecedented teases and possibilities — that make these. I present to you, one such for today. 朝7時って、すごいな。雪が降ってるかもしれない。 https://t.co/TQk985WDqp —…
