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…
Touken Ranbu Warriors — a Musou collab with the popular browser game starring the human personifications of famous swords — is launching this year, and Koei Tecmo has seen fit to detail the game in a lengthy six minute PV that details both battles and functions at your home base,…
A new year of Nintendo releases is about to begin, and that means more possibilities for Tetris 99 themes! The freemium puzzle game has been rolling out cross promotional customization since its start. Now a new Tetris Maximus Cup (the 28th!) is on the way, featuring sights and sounds from…
After a busy December, Super Rare Games is now ready to kick off 2022 with a new, 4,000 limited physical copy run of another Nintendo Switch game. Earning the 62nd spot in SRG’s collection of physical Switch games is Paper Cult’s Bloodroots. In Bloodroots, the world is your weapon…
For the person who wants to say “I have a high amount of money and taste but also a heightened sense of irony,” this is the fashion item for you — a gold-coated silver Magikarp necklace, costing a cool ¥12,900 (roughly $111), from noted Japanese boutique accessory brand U-Treasure (which…
Is your bank account drained from the holidays? Do you still have the slightest bit of spending money left in your wallet? Well, Nintendo is about to drain you dry, as after the conclusion of their recent holiday sale, they now have a big exciting New Year’s eShop sale with…
Terry is one of Dragon Quest’s most iconic party members, arguably outshining his own game’s hero in terms of recognizability. After debuting in Dragon Quest VI, he went on to star in the first Dragon Quest Monsters, multiple spin-offs, and can even be found referenced as an alt-costume in Super…
Update (1/25/22): An English version of the six minute overview trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been shared by Nintendo of America. You can watch it here: We’re nearing a new kind of Pokémon journey at the end of the month, and Nintendo’s delivered an extended look…
It’s hard to believe that the last in-person E3 event was in 2019 and that won’t be changing anytime soon. As reported by GamesBeat, the ESA has confirmed that E3 2022 will be an online-only event. On-going COVID-19 concerns are cited as the reason, likely due to the more transmissible…
Despite ongoing semiconductor shortages affecting the manufacturing of Nintendo Switch hardware and other pandemic-related issues delaying a number of games last year, the system seemingly continues to thrive. This is evident in new data gathered by Famitsu and shared with GamesIndustry.biz, which shows that Nintendo shifted 5.3 million Switch units…
Later this month Dotemu will be releasing the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Neo Geo sports game Windjammers. If you’re eagerly awaiting the return of extreme disc throwing, you might want to check out this new behind the scenes documentary that delves into everything from the Pong inspirations to…
Square Enix’s Bravely Default II sold over a million units in 2021, so it appears the coup de gravy train is in full force, as Producer Tomoya Asano — via the series’ Twitter account — has announced that the development team (also behind Octopath Traveler and the upcoming Triangle Strategy…
2021 may have been the year of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, but the celebration (for now) keeps on rolling, as Converse is launching a Pokémon crossover collab collection campaign in the US tomorrow. There are both shoes for adults and toddlers, along with shirts, sweaters, and even a backpack. The press…
