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…
Teased last month on Super Rare Games’ official YouTube account, the emotional, narrative-driven puzzle-platformer INMOST is getting a physical edition upgrade. It wasn’t until last Friday that Super Rare Games finally announced when INMOST would be available and it’s soon – Thursday, May 20th! Keeping with Super Rare…
Ever seen a Chargin’ Chuck toss a ball down the fairway? Or Waluigi in his perfect golf fit? Well, now you can check out what all 16 of Mario Golf: Super Rush’s playable characters are bringing to the links in our new video! Each character has a signature Special Shot,…
With about five weeks to go before Mario Golf: Super Rush hits the links on Nintendo Switch, now is the time for retailers to advertise their pre-order bonus offerings. GameStop showed off a pin set featuring Mario and Princess Peach earlier this month and today it’s Best Buy’s turn to…
Following last year’s adorable PC Pikachu Cushion, Premium Bandai now has another new stuffed Pokémon rodent to keep you company during those lengthy sessions at your computer desk. The PC Morpeko Cushion includes three pieces: two Morpeko plushes (one in its Fully Belly form, and another in its Hangry form)…
Even executives need some weekend fun with family, and that’s exactly what Nintendo’s Doug Bowser did. Shared via his Twitter, Bowser spent some time teaching his parents the ins and outs of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Talk about taking your work home with you… Teaching my parents how to…
Mario Golf: Super Rush is one of Nintendo’s big summer games and its finally gotten an overview trailer confirming more than a few features. Chief among them is the character selection confirmation, which confirms a launch roster of 16 characters. Familiar characters are present and correct, but more…
Well here’s a promo item I never would have expected. Miitopia is less than a week away, and if you’re in the UK you can secure your copy with a little something extra. In a unique bundle, Amazon UK, and other UK retailers, are mixing Miitopia with matching sticky notes….
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin managed to steal a lot of hearts when it came out last year. The blend of quick-paced action and methodical rice farming, all carried by a lovely artstyle, was a hit and has continued to sell well. So much so, that in a recent Marvelous…
When looked at from a series-wide perspective, there are definitely some patterns and “sets” of games in the Kirby series. The fan named Dark Matter Trilogy, for example, which shares several themes and aesthetics likely stemming from their director across Kirby’s Dream Land 2, Dream Land 3, and 64: The…
Check out Builder Toadette’s debut trailer below! Toadette is one of the best things to happen to the Mario series when it comes to modern additions. It’s simple really – add braids to Toad’s design, throw in a cheerful attitude, and swirl in plenty of pink. She’s made…
For its next DLC fighter, Samurai Shodown is heading back to its earliest days for a recurring character that I’m surprised hasn’t been included until now. Shiro Tokisada Amakusa was the original game’s final boss, and since then has shown up in subsequent titles and occasionally in other SNK works….
The long-awaited refresh to Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch’s polo shirts is now over. These customizable, made-to-order shirts are getting more than just some new fabric choices and buttons, they’re also celebrating Pokémon’s 25th anniversary. Launching today and available until December 31st, you can now deck out your…
