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 month, Dotemu announced that it would be bringing Ys Origin to the Nintendo Switch. The first game chronologically in Falcom’s long running Ys series, the action game won critical acclaim back when it launched for PCs back in 2006 and has endured as one of the fan favourites. Limited…
Yet another former Apple Arcade-exclusive is heading to Switch, hot on the heels of the Oceanhorn 2 confirmation. This time it’s the stylized narrative adventure game Over the Alps, as reported by EuroGamer. Set across Switzerland just on the verge of World War 2 breaking out, Over the Alps is…
The sequel to Oceanhorn is heading to Switch later this year, following several months of Apple Arcade exclusivity. The indie follow-up continues to follow Zelda inspiration, though rather than being top-down like its precessor it is instead a full 3D adventure. Check out the first Switch-specific trailer below: …
One of our favorite Nintendo Switch accessories yet has been Hori’s Split Pad Pro. Originally released to tie in to Daemon X Machina, it offered the best of both worlds by being modeled after a traditional controller while still allowing for the Switch’s handheld mode. Now they’re back at it…
Joining Fire Emblem: Heroes, Mario Kart Tour is prepping for a swashbuckling adventure this summer! Teased last week on the official Mario Kart Tour Twitter account, the next two-week racing tour is all about pirates. From Tuesday, August 11th, at 11 p.m. PT to Tuesday, August 25th, at 10:59 p.m….
The last member of the Galar region’s starter trio will soon appear in Pokémon Café Mix! The funky Grass-type monkey, Grookey, is hungry for some Café Mix dishes and will be hanging around for the next two weeks. Following in Scorbunny’s fiery footsteps and Sobble’s watery cries, Grookey can be…
Slowpoke is a special Pokémon. The slow boi simply doesn’t give a Furret, and we should all strive to be more like it. If you were to slap a Slowpoke and insult its tail, you know what it would do? Nothing! Why? Well, it probably wouldn’t notice… but even if…
Natsume has started releasing more details about their next Harvest Moon game, Harvest Moon: One World. It’s time to start showing off the bachelor and bachelorette characters, as well as which farm animal cutie is getting the pre-order bonus plush treatment! BACHELOR #1 Meet Kanoa! Announced on Natsume’s…
Ready to head back to the arcades? Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed a limited edition Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Memorial Blouson. This pricy retro-themed jacket made of satin fabric comes in two variations and will be available until September 3rd, 2020. The upcoming jacket is a replica of KEN ISHII’s specialized…
If you’ve spent time on Twitch or YouTube lately, you’ve no doubt seen the wacky, 60-player antics from Mediatonic and Devolver Digital’s Fall Guys all over your feed. The game, which plays like Human: Fall Flat and Tetris 99 had a baby in a Discovery Zone, has taken social media…
Ninjala’s latest Version 2.0 update is certainly not being sneaky with addressing multiple requested adjustments and bug fixes. Last Friday, developer GungHo Online released a list of excessively detailed patch notes on the team-based action title’s official website. The latest update prioritizes improving matching environments, weapon balancing, and player interactions…
When a video game creator can become synonymous with their product, that’s more often than not a good sign of involvement, dedication, and passion. Such was the case with Yoshinori Ono, Producer of the Street Fighter series since 1998. Always an energetic presence at events and tournaments, Ono could be…
