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…
With Isabelle returning to the official Animal Crossing Twitter accounts, it means that it’s time for the series to branch out to other social media platforms. There has to be another site and/or app where we can show off our islands and residents, but which one is the perfect destination?…
Having a Samsung account has its perks, especially if you’re Pokémon GO Trainer! As part of Samsung’s Summer of Galaxy promotion, the company has joined forces again with Niantic in offering up some in-game goodies for Pokémon GO. Want to rock some sweet sunset tie-dye apparel in-game? It’s now a…
Last month, Pokémon Journeys: The Series made its US debut on Netflix. Switching to a streaming service, the first 12 episodes made for a good Netflix-and-binge session. For those who don’t have a Netflix account or access to one, the 23rd season of the Pokémon anime is hidden behind a…
Thanks to Smash Bros. Ultimate’s latest Spirit Event you may already be aware, but Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler celebrates its 2nd anniversary today, July 13th! To mark the occasion, the game’s official Twitter account has released some new artwork from the game’s pixel artist, Morimoto Shizuka. 本日でオクトパストラベラーは2周年を迎えました！記念イラストを2Dドットアーティストの森本さんより。 皆さんの温かいご声援本当にありがとうございます…！色々とお待たせしており大変恐縮です。良いお知らせが出来るよう、一同踏ん張っております。 引き続きどうぞよろしくお願い致します。…
Save for Super on Wii, Luigi doesn’t always get the biggest roles in Paper Mario games. While we don’t know his full place in Origami King just yet, we do have a new look at him behind the wheel of — what else — a kart. Be careful not…
The Smash Bros. invitation has become iconic in its own right, often signaling the arrival of a new fighter and is (per trailers like Terry and Min Min’s) worth fighting for. Now though, it looks like anyone can get one with a few My Nintendo points. In Japan, it’s been…
Nintendo continues to host online tournaments for Switch titles, and now a new challenger is stepping into the ring — or onto the court. Mario Tennis Aces is getting its own North American Open for July 2020, bringing meter tennis back to you after the conclusion of the game’s post…
We’ve already seen Ninjala pass the 1 million and 2 million downloads milestones, and now the competitive free-to-play action game has hit 3 million downloads. Once again to celebrate the game has received some commemorative artwork and players will receive 100 free Jala as a thank you. 🎊『#ニンジャラ』300万ダウンロード突破🎊 おかげさまで、ニンジャラの全世界累計ダウンロード数が300万を突破しました🎉…
When Nintendo announced its partnership with Lego, many were wondering just what could come next. Now, thanks to some leaks and an official tease, it looks like it’s an expensive but rather cool blocky take on the Nintendo Entertainment System. In Lego’s official tease below you can see the sillouette……
Ubisoft is the next company to host its not-quite E3 conference, titled Ubisoft Forward, and it’s set to begin shortly. There’s no confirmation of whether any Switch games will be there, but there’s always room for surprises. You’ll be able to watch it live below starting at 3 p.m. ET:…
While E3 may have been cancelled, Devolver Digital couldn’t let 2020 go without another surreal satire of the video game marketing industry. This year’s Devolver Direct did have its fair share of announcements, however, and a handful of them are heading to Switch. For starters there’s the previously-announced Carrion, which…
Looks like it’s time to fire up the grill in Overcooked! 2, as Team17 has revealed that the cooking game’s free summer update is coming to Nintendo Switch on July 16th. Aptly titled “Sun’s Out Buns Out” — the summer update features two new chefs, various summer recipes, five new…
