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…
Mario Kart Tour is continuing to add more and more folks from the Mushroom Kingdom, but this latest duo is swinging in from DK Island instead. Both Funky Kong and Dixie Kong are coming to Mario Kart Tour, marking both Funky’s return and Dixie’s debut to the series. The two…
Earlier this year, LEGO and Nintendo announced that Mario was finally getting the LEGO treatment, although not exactly how we imagined. Rather than a traditional brick set, Mario’s LEGO outing was more like an interactive diorama rather than a traditional creation. Mario is a lot bulkier than a standard LEGO…
Previously we learned about the Hobonichi Mother Project, a special celebration and series of releases for the series from its creator Shigesato Itoi and his company. Now we know the first part of this, a tribute book full of art and comics from multiple creators celebrating Mother, EarthBound, and Mother…
Glaceon’s debut from Funko’s An Afternoon with Eevee and Friends isn’t the only new product available for purchase on PokémonCenter.com. Before the vinyl figure’s page went live today, two new collections were added to the shop. Quarantine orders are being adjusted throughout the US, and with the summer season approaching…
The little, cutesy animal game that has dominated 2020’s video game sales charts has been able to do so thanks to being available as a digital download. You may have noticed that physical copies of the game aren’t just a “same day pick-up” order away and many are marked up…
Square Enix has announced that the version 5.2 update for Dragon Quest X will be released on June 3rd. The version 5.2 update features the main story “The King’s Coronation,” new subquests, the new field Topol Village, new characters (such as Tiria), new monsters such as the dark harpy, a…
Nintendo UK is ready to play more of your Super Mario Maker 2 courses thanks to its five week-long running contest. Week 4’s theme has been announced and it’s giving you a bit of wiggler-room. Enjoying the new Super Mario 3D World items in Super Mario Maker 2? Create…
The Dark Souls series has grown from a smolder of difficulty into a roaring bonfire of shared experience and personal conquest. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco’s now revered RPG series has reached a new sales milestone, surpassing 27 million sales worldwide across all of its titles. Of these only the first,…
It’s been almost seven years, but The Wonderful 101 is finally getting a re-release. Initially stuck on the low-selling Wii U, the game, possibly my personal favorite game, can now reach the audience it should with its launch on Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. In celebration of the game’s Switch…
The second Eeveelution in the series has arrived for the year over at Build-A-Bear, folks. Just announced today on Twitter, the Electric-type Jolteon has zapped its way to the online store, joining previous release Flareon and, of course, Eevee. This golden fur Pokémon will totally stun you with its…
The upcoming issue of Weekly Famitsu will be looking back at the last 30 years of Fire Emblem history. The Japanese magazine is dedicating a discussion feature to the series and all of its titles. Alongside the main series games, the whole of the series will be featured in…
Pokémon GO has announced a collaboration with Uniqlo, who are no strangers to Pokémon and Nintendo shirts. The latest batch of avatar items for Go will be a trio of Uniqlo T-shirts featuring Pikachu, Eevee, and Ditto in new, understated designs. Pokémon GO is working with UNIQLO UT to…
