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…
NISA continues to bring brief looks at The Cruel King and the Great Hero, their second storybook style game. Unlike The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, this one looks to be more rooted in RPG mechanics and expectations. Have a look for yourself at battles and quests, all staring…
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Persona series back in September, Atlus announced the “Atlus Shop” which is set to feature merch based on the developer’s catalogue, separate from parent company Sega. Now we have an official opening date for the storefront, November 17th, and confirmation that one of…
Waves were made a couple months ago when it was announced that living bottle of Bud Light and Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt would be voicing Mario, the one and only, in next year’s Super Mario Bros. movie. And while the backlash to that particular casting was severe…
Considered a classic for the N64, GoldenEye 007 is beloved by fans, yet it has plenty of licensing and legal issues attached to it. Notably, the game has been banned in Germany under the country’s Federal Review Board for Media Harmful to Minors (known as Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien or…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this special Halloween edition, Dark TJ, the Shadow Prince takes over. He talks Metroid Dread, Mario Party Superstars, Hyrule Warriors DLC, and Pikmin Bloom!…
Gearing up for its massive Version 2.0 update this week and paid DLC expansion, there’s something else new in Animal Crossing: New Horizons this week. Sure, it may be a simple seasonal item, but they’re perfect for the upcoming fall nights (if you have a Northern Hemisphere island). Released in…
The Pokémon Global Exhibition 2021 took place over the weekend, bringing a new winner to the forefront. Leonardo Bonanomi, the aforementioned finalist, used Charizard at the invite-only event, and as a special treat, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak are distributing a Mystery Gift code to all Pokémon Sword and…
I’ve moved five times over the last five years, and I’m sure there will be more in my future. Even if some were simple, some were with roommates, and some were all the way across an ocean they’ve all managed to share one core aspect – Me. Even if we…
Countless conventions over the past couple years have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Penny Arcade Expo is no different — but while events like PAX West in Seattle are starting to reappear, one looks to be gone for now, as PAX revealed that its PAX South event…
The Electric- and Fairy-type Pokémon Dedenne will finally be making its Pokémon GO debut this month during the Festival of Lights. Starting this Friday, November 5th, at 10 a.m., and running until Sunday, November 14th, at 8 p.m. (local time), Trainers will be able to partake in festival activities. The…
While in many ways the original Pokémon Red & Blue still hold up to this day, they definitely have some unique quirks, from completely broken moves to mismanaged typing. Some of the more surface-level oddities, however, are the backsprites used for the player and Pokémon when in battle. In the…
Halloween 2021 may be over but Lego and Nintendo did give us a treat before the spooky times ended with the announcement of new Luigi’s Mansion-themed sets. While they don’t include Luigi himself, you’ll have to grab his Starter Course for that, the three new sets feature the likes of…
