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…
Xenoblade Chronicles is a dense JRPG, so it makes sense it’d get a lengthy trailer or two before launch covering its many elements. This latest video clocks in at just under seven minutes long, and gives you a look at everything from the characters to the exploration and quests. Give…
Streets of Rage 4 recently released digitally and we loved it, but if you were holding off on grabbing a physical edition and the Limited Run Games version doesn’t speak to you, Signature Games has you covered. Two versions of the game are available. There’s the standard edition which includes…
Following a brief delay as a result of COVID-19, Nintendo has released its latest financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. While there are plenty of interesting tidbits of information, the stand-out star of the show is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We already knew it’d be a…
Whether we want to admit it or not, we all enjoy seeing people, or creatures, transformed into Funko versions of themselves, and today the company has revealed the latest franchise coming to the Pop! Animation line: Monster Hunter Stories. That’s right, the Nintendo 3DS game is getting some love from…
In Pokémon GO, PokéCoins are the game’s premium currency. Bought with actual money in various bundles, there’s a way to earn the coins from in-game participation. This has been limited to Pokémon defending Gyms and Trainers can only obtain a max of 50 PokéCoins per day. Of course, with quarantine…
Everyone’s drawn to Animal Crossing for different things, and it seems one of the constants is the friendly faces and quirky stylings of all those hundreds of villagers. Nintendo’s spotlighting those friendships in its latest commercial for the game, sharing some of the fun you can have with your neighbors…
If you’re a fan of springtime, chances are you’ll enjoy racing around in the Flower Tour, the latest limited-time event hitting Mario Kart Tour. This new event brings new drivers, tour gifts, and different courses to enjoy. Check out the trailer below to see some of the Flower Tour action: …
Ever since Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released back in March, players have been experimenting with the game’s camera modes and Harvey’s Island. This, plus the ease of owning a capture card, has led to many creative videos. Ranging from meme-y, to music video recreations, to island tours, there’s something…
Update: Pre-orders are now open for the physical version of Shantae and the Seven Sirens over at the Limited Run Games store. WayForward’s dancing-transforming genie will be appearing digitally on May 28th on the Nintendo Switch. A physical edition has been planned, and today Limited Run Games announced how, where,…
Even with the ability to send our friends instant messages and DMs on virtually any console, platform, or device we currently have, no one can deny the absolute joy that is receiving proper, physical snail mail. Maybe it’s the fun of seeing your friends handwriting, or the special stationary they’ve…
A fan-made Animal Crossing: New Horizons “Direct” went up on YouTube yesterday, showcasing various quality-of-life changes its makers wish would come to the game — and now we do, too! Clocking in at just over six minutes long, this cheeky (and really well made!) concept video by Nick Ha brings…
In Japan, May 5th is Children’s Day, which both marks the end of Golden Week and celebrates kids’ youth and happiness. Who better to embrace that than the kid who’s been ten years old for 23 years? 今日は #こどもの日 子供も大人もみんな無邪気になれる日ですね🎵 こちらのイラストは#安田周平 さんに描いていただきました🌈#端午の節句#サトシ#ゴウ#ピカチュウ#ラビフット#リオル#アニポケ pic.twitter.com/x7tGapmflg — アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR) May 5, 2020…
