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…
It’s almost time for the release of the next core installment in the Pokémon franchise — by which we mean “lots of merch.” Pokémon Center Japan is rolling out a whole wave of neat stuff to coincide with the game’s release, including the following: Plush Arceus (¥4,950) Plush Hisuian…
In news that is hella disappointing, the upcoming release of the Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection on Switch has been delayed to sometime later this year. While the game will release on other platforms on February 1st as originally announced, the Nintendo Switch version is coming out at an indeterminate…
Rev up your engines and get ready to commit virtual illicit crimes – Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy finally releases physically on Switch on February 11th, bringing the collection of titles to physical storefronts everywhere. The physical version of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for…
Kyoko and Misako’s first adventure is getting a physical release! Limited Run Games is partnering up with WayFoward to produce three limited-edition variants of River City Girls Zero later this year. Below, viewers can check out the standard, classic, and ultimate editions of the game that will be up for…
The relationship between Wario and Waluigi has been ill-defined for decades. Brothers? Cousins? Friends? Why doesn’t Waluigi ever help with WarioWare? Why doesn’t Wario give his cohort a boost in Smash? These questions aren’t about to be answered, but what’s about to go down is a Kart-based showdown! Mario Kart…
When it comes to wacky sports action, we are well past the genre’s prime. Gone are the days of over-the-top games like NBA Jam, SSX, and Blitz 2000. It seems like big companies are only interested in making realistic sports titles tied to major sports franchises, but luckily smaller companies…
Yet again the terrible fate or a Hylian hero will be our splendor. On the ursine-avian heels of Banjo-Kazooie’s arrival, Nintendo has announced the next N64 title coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack. Dropping in like the moon itself is The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. Save Termina…
After a series of videos and promotion leading up to its release, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is out now for the Nintendo Switch. The latest in the popular card game franchise is on Switch for no cost (though you can spend money in game — just like a real TCG!) With…
The highly anticipated, long-awaited sequel to the 1994 arcade hit Windjammers is finally here, and developer Dotemu went all out with its fully animated, heavily stylized launch trailer. The animation presents the sport game’s 10 playable characters as they acrobatically flip, leap, and somersault their way to the frisbee. …
What your grinds to generate static electricity? Want your kickflips to emanate the cold darkness of the moonlight? Want to glide along the half-pipe with such grace and serenity that water spills out before you? Well, the technology to do all that doesn’t exist, but if you want to feel…
Today is a big day for Lego Star Wars, having just released a new gameplay overview trailer for its upcoming April 5th release. But the exciting look comes alongside a lengthy — and frankly depressing — Polygon writeup about the extensive crunch at developer TT Games, which has been making…
New Pokémon and characters are one thing, but just as important to setting a game’s feel is its region. That’s triply so for Pokémon Legends: Arceus, as the Hisui region has a lot of boxes to check. It has to draw you in in its own right, be a worthy…
