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…
Pokémon GO’s Adventure Week event is being crashed by Team GO Rocket, so Adventure Week is transformed into Adventure Week: Taken Over. Major changes will focus on Shadow Pokémon – new additions to the game, Raid lineups changing, Team GO Rocket members battling with new and different Shadow Pokémon, and…
We’re a little over a month away from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, so Nintendo is starting to release a series of trailers that detail what makes this newest 2D Zelda so special. Apart from being able to finally play as the titular princess, Echoes…
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…
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,…
In a shocking bit of news this morning, GameStop announced that it will shut down Game Informer, its in-store games magazine, after 33 years. The decision seems to be a snap judgment by CEO and all-around imbecile Ryan Cohen, who is currently being sued for $47 for insider trading by…
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—you may have heard of them. Not only are they an ’80s Saturday morning cartoon staple, but they’re also video game stars. And there is no video game genre that the Turtles are more lauded for than the beat-’em-up genre. Whether it’s in your local arcade…
Here we go again. June 2024’s Elite Raid event featuring Mega Rayquaza had a few hiccups (not showing Elite Raids 24 hours prior, lack of Elite Raids at Gyms, etc.). So, once again, Niantic is hosting a makeup event. Luckily, this time, Mega Rayquaza will be available in “Raids” (Mega…
During the previous Pokémon GO seasons, Niantic started selling a month-long paid Timed Research ticket (which came with additional month-long bonuses). This time the monthly Timed Research is free for all Trainers. Similar to the Season of World of Wonders, the bonuses have been dropped, yet Trainers can expect Pokémon…
Adventure Week returns during Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies. For this year’s version, select Fossil Pokémon will be featured… and the event will be crashed halfway through by Team GO Rocket (aptly named the Adventure Week: Taken Over event). (For more details about the Season of Shared Skies, you…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
Original storyboard artwork for the iconic opening cutscene of Super Smash Bros. 64 has been unearthed and shared online! Content creator David V. Kimball stumbled upon the designs while exploring an old version of HAL Laboratory’s website via the Wayback Machine. The panels include detailed illustrations by series creator Masahiro…
Whether you’re a long-time fan of the Metroid franchise or just keep up with the series every now and then, you likely wouldn’t disagree with the fact that the Switch has been an incredible era for Metroid. Not counting remakes or spin-offs, Metroid Dread marked the first new entry in…
