While the Switch 2 will feature a pretty obvious hardware improvement over its predecessor, one of the console’s unique features will be “GameChat.” A merging of Discord and instant messaging, the feature allows up to four people to video chat while playing games on their console with no interruption. It…
Following Mario Kart 7 and 8, there was a common assumption among fans of Nintendo’s beloved racing franchise that “Mario Kart 9” would naturally be the name of the next installment – until the announcement of Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World. In Nintendo’s latest “Ask the Developer” article,…
Despite all the ongoing excitement since the announcement of Donkey Kong Bananza, the redesign of Nintendo’s simian superhero has caused some division among fans. Shigeru Miyamoto, who originally designed the character for his 1981 debut, explained the reason for DK’s makeover in a new interview with IGN. He revealed that…
Today’s Animal Crossing Direct was full of small additions to better your island life, including (but not limited to) the return of Brewster and a way to invite visiting merchants to set up shop on Harv’s Island. Those lovely additions are all part of a free update coming November 5th….
Nintendo has revealed its Animal Crossing Series 5 amiibo cards! As many had predicted, the set will add all the new villagers and characters from New Horizons to your collection, letting popular characters like Raymond and Judy come to your town easily with a few taps. Also joining in are…
One of the best parts about playing the Nintendo 64 as a kid was experiencing the power of the Rumble Pak. Released alongside Star Fox 64, the Rumble Pak was a first of its kind accessory that let you feel the game you were playing. Nowadays, rumble is common across…
Here we go again! Nintendo of America has just announced that alongside the upcoming Happy Home Paradise DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a set of 48 brand-new Animal Crossing amiibo cards is coming on November 5th. Dubbed “Series 5” (even though it’s technically the 7th series if…
As part of today’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct we learned that the new Happy Paradise Designer would be included with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack alongside the Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis libraries starting November 5th. As part of the reveal we did get another tidbit of news…
Monster Hunter Rise is still bringing weekly Event Quests, but truth be told the latest are a bit lacking. Yes, they’re “new”, but the encounters and rewards are not. There’s some special stuff on the way, like the next Capcom Collab and a Sonic the Hedgehog crossover, but I do…
Grab yourself a coffee, pull up a seat, and get ready for Animal Crossing: New Horizons news as part of the game’s latest dedicated Direct. You’ll be able to watch it live below starting at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET.
Team Rocket’s infiltration into Pokémon Masters EX’s limited-time events is at its end. So what new event will take its place? Now that we’re gearing up for Halloween, it’s only fair for everyone on the island of Pasio to begin celebrating! This year we’ll see two more characters get a…
Another round of party games from The Jackbox series is here! The latest and greatest, The Jackbox Party Pack 8, adds five new games to the series. Grab a smart device and get ready to draw your heart out with friends thanks to games like Drawful: Animate and Weapons, or…
You probably got this, or so we think… Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy from Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal is only two weeks away from release. In preparation for the game’s upcoming debut, an official launch trailer has been unveiled by Square Enix featuring another look at the title’s combat, characters,…
Following this week’s news of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model boosting software sales in the UK, it seems the console itself is also seeing some success regarding its debut in Japan. According to Famitsu, the OLED Model sold 138,409 units in its first three days alone. When including the standard…
Whether you’re already exploring its depths or are bracing for a new adventure into the haunting planet of ZDR in Metroid Dread, surely you could use some calming beats to relax to after a break. The lo-fi hip hop album Samus & Chill from Tune In With Chewie and GameChops…
