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…
Atelier Ryza was something of a break-out hit for the long-running Atelier series from Koei Tecmo, racking up some impressive sales and getting a direct sequel starring the same protagonist, a first for the franchise. Now, riding the wave of that success, the game is getting a manga adaptation that…
Earlier this year, Chucklefish released the Double Trouble DLC for Wargroove on Nintendo Switch. The massive free update featured a ton of new content such as new Commanders and units, a new story, and online lobbies that took advantage of the game’s full crossplay support. Well, almost full support. You…
Like clockwork, when it’s a new month there are new digital goodies added onto My Nintendo. The North American and European branches of My Nintendo are both using Animal Crossing: New Horizons to highlight this hot summer month. First, the newest rewards added to North America’s site is the digital…
Ready to watch the next installment of Ash Ketchum’s adventures in the Kalos region? You’re in luck as The Pokémon Company continues to add full seasons of the Pokémon anime to its Watch Pokémon site and Pokémon TV app! Following last month’s release of Pokémon the Series: XY, the anime’s…
Of all the things in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, picking a custom greeting when one of your villagers asks for one may be one of the hardest. After all, that’s why you Googled “animal crossing new horizons villager greeting ideas,” isn’t it? Yeah, we see you — there’s no shame…
During a recent Reddit AMA, Overwatch’s Director Jeff Kaplan was once again asked about the possibility of crossplay coming to the title of its forthcoming sequel. Kaplan’s response to the question was similar to his responses in the past: “This is something we’re passionate about and exploring.” While this is…
Nintendo fans hoping to visit the East Coast’s version of Super Nintendo World in 2023 will have to put their plans on hold. During Comcast’s Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call (Comcast is the parent company to Universal Studio theme parks), multiple cutbacks were announced for the theme park chain….
Summer’s here, and that means we could all use a little help beating the heat. Fortunately, everybody’s favorite pun- and ketchup-loving skeleton Sans is here to help you cool down… assuming you live in Japan. Hey, he may be an internationally renowned cool dude, but there’s only so much of…
Mankind has always dreamed of flight — of being able to veer off into wild blue yonder with nothing but the wind at your back and the sky at your heels. Presumably somebody at some point also dreamed of being able to drive a go-kart off a cliff before sprouting…
The coronavirus pandemic continues to cause disturbances and delayed releases across the video games industry, and sadly, the latest victim is the upcoming arcade wrestler, RetroMania Wrestling. The game is an official sequel to the 1991 arcade title WrestleFest, minus the WWF/WWE branding, and was set to release in July…
Nintendo Versus continues to bring its series of online tournaments, and this time it’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe taking another lap around to host an event. The Mario Kart North American Online Open August 2020 will run from August 14th to August 16th, with tournaments held each of the three…
Nintendo’s brought on another look at this month in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this time focusing on the dog days of summer. August’s main attraction may be the weekly Fireworks Festivals, but you should also be on the lookout for new bugs, fish, and sea creatures to dive under the…
