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…
Last week’s Nintendo Direct finally confirmed that Project Triangle Strategy would be called Triangle Strategy, but that amazing name change wasn’t the only thing revealed about the game. Not only did we get confirmation of a release date, March 4th 2022, but also the reveal that a variety of changes…
Video game localization wasn’t nearly as comprehensive 20 years ago as it is today, with plenty of franchises going without release in English speaking territories. One such franchise was Shiren the Wanderer, Chunsoft’s in-house take on the Mystery Dungeon that didn’t rely on licensing major properties like Dragon Quest or…
It’s really not hard to get your Metroidvania fix on Switch lately – the two namesakes of the genre even got recent attention with Metroid Dread and Castlevania Advance Collection. This latest announcement from Playism might just get you to explore one more 2D world, though. Released earlier this year…
Dragalia Lost’s 3rd anniversary is nearly here! A special Dragalia Digest showed off what’s in store for the big bash, but also new features and events coming to the game over the next few months. Missed out on the Dragalia Digest? Watch it for yourself, or go ahead and read…
Just under two years from its original PC release, Disco Elysium is coming to Switch. Lauded by critics for its unique approach to roleplaying and narrative delivery (rooted in skill checks and personal development, as well as its approach to information gathering/retainment), this game of the year contender will finally…
Clocking in at 40 minutes, this September’s Nintendo Direct was packed with game announcements, updates, and more. Here’s a handful of titles that appeared during the presentation – everything from shadow dropped games you can play now to reminders about games coming soon to first reveals that’ll be launching in…
For a while now Koei Tecmo has been teasing a collaboration with the web browser game Touken Ranbu by DMM Games, and it’s one I never expected to see get a localization… Yet, here we are! Announced for a release in North America and Europe on May 24th, 2022, Touken…
In a world of cards, a dragon shall be slain. Featured in this week’s Nintendo Direct, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roar brings turn-based card battles and tabletop RPGs to new heights on Nintendo Switch. Plus the game boasts some fantastic talent behind its production, notably YOKO TARO and…
While this week’s Nintendo Direct included new game announcements, some updates to current games, and more, there was a big surprise for Disney fans. The Nintendo 3DS game where you could play as your Mii character, hang out with Disney characters, run a café, and more is being brought over…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is taking Dream Land’s hero in a new direction in many ways. He’s fully stepping into the third dimension, discovering a new kind of environment, and facing off with unfamiliar enemies. What hasn’t changed though is the company he keeps in promotional artwork. Are…
Update (Saturday, September 25th at 12:15 p.m. PT): Wow! That was fast! Arcanine is available to pre-order on Pokémon Center’s US and CA sites right now. According to the listings, the plush will ship out to customers in late May 2022. Pokémon Center US listing – $449.99 Pokémon Center CA…
This week’s Nintendo Direct, which was filled with announcement after announcement, managed to find 90 seconds to spotlight Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Specifically, we’re talking about the game’s DLC. With Wave 1 releasing back in June, we were teased with some basic details for Wave 2 and an estimated…
