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…
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! After what feels like an eternity, the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is here. And yes, the rumors are true—Keanu Reeves will be voicing Shadow! Watch the trailer below. If that wasn’t cool enough, Paramount Pictures also just…
Update: The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie trailer will releases tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET. Stay tuned: The trailer for the Sonic 3 movie arrives tomorrow at 6a PT / 9a ET. @SonicMovie pic.twitter.com/F9AfjQ4bCV — The Game Awards (@thegameawards) August 26, 2024 When…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Nintendo of America has just announced that two Nintendo Direct showcases will air tomorrow, August 27th, at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET. The first is an Indie World Showcase, and the second is a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. The event is scheduled to be 40 minutes long. …
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
No OBJECTION here! Capcom has officially released a demo for the upcoming Ace Attorney Investigations Collection on the Nintendo Switch eShop! Unlike the main Ace Attorney series, these Ace Attorney Investigations titles put you in the shoes of a prosecutor, specifically Phoenix Wright’s first and most recurring courtroom…
It’s hard to believe we are only a few weeks away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! As we patiently await the game’s launch on September 26th, Nintendo keeps teasing us with new glimpses of the game in action. The latest clip comes from Nintendo…
The indie game space is great at reviving aesthetics and gameplay loops that we were all once beholden to. Just take a look at the numerous shmups, dungeon crawlers, and platformers that line the Steam shop. However, the majority of these games look to either the 80s or 90s for…
Outside of August 2024’s Community Day event, the last big event for Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies is all about teamwork. All Trainers, regardless of team affiliation, must come together and complete Global Challenges to unlock event bonuses, Timed Research, and Field Research tasks. Doing so, Trainers will get…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Online service for mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will end support in November, with an offline version of the app to be released after. Pocket Camp’s planned shutdown is November 28th, 2024 at 7 a.m. PT, while information about the upcoming offline version will be shared “around October 2024.”…
It was an exciting day at Gamescom for LEGO fans! Following the announcement of six brand-new Mario Kart sets, LEGO has also confirmed the release of three additional Animal Crossing sets, all set to launch on January 1st, 2025. The upcoming Animal Crossing sets include “Stargazing with Celeste,”…
