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 week Nintendo UK announced a series of weekly Super Mario Maker 2 competitions that would each feature their own particular themed item. And now the next week’s competition has been revealed, this one focusing on the highly specialized Frog Suit! New Super Mario Maker 2 competition theme! Create…
A new developer update regarding Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, the remake of the two GBA classic Story of Seasons games, was recently released by XSEED Games. The latest developer entry focuses on the localization process and subtle differences for the Nintendo Switch Japanese and Western releases. As…
We’ve seen quite a few map recreations in past weeks, including The Legend of Zelda, within Animal Crossing: New Horizons lately, and Reddit user assualtepic continues that trend with their Pokémon Diamond and Pearl-inspired island construction. Sinnoh region image provided by Bulbapedia. To achieve the desired look, they found…
It’s May 4th, which — as a result of a simple, classic pun — is Star Wars Day, full of celebrations for one of the foremost sci-fi franchises to ever exist. And one of those celebrations comes from Pokémon art director James Turner, who drew a little Darth Pika for…
Do you want to hang out with Mario and friends during this quarantine? Things just got a lot easier with these adorable Mushroom Kingdom door hangers from My Nintendo! Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Daisy all make an appearance on the decorative pieces, giving you plenty of characters to have fun…
Previously we got a quick look at Chrom and Peony, the summonable adventurers spotlighting the Dragalia Lost: Kindred Ties crossover event. They’re still here for those trying to summon, but now a third character has joined in and she couldn’t be more fitting. With Dragalia Lost’s core mechanic…
As a Southern California native, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Disneyland plenty of times in my life. While it may be currently closed due to COVID-19, one fan decided to put their own familiarity with the park to the test and recreate one of its iconic attractions in Animal…
EA has just announced that this year their annual EA Play event will be getting the all-digital treatment as well. While in the past it’s been a pairing of streamed conference and live event in Hollywood happening close to E3, the newly named EA Play Live will instead bring you…
Today’s May 4th and, unless you’ve been living on a rock on the sand planet of Tatooine for the past five years or so, you should know that means it’s Star Wars Day, as decreed by Disney. In celebration, TT Games has shared some new key art from the upcoming…
You wouldn’t think fishing rods would lend themselves well to a competitive action game, but that’s exactly what Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! is all about, and it’s heading to Switch this July. A spin-off of the long-running physics puzzler, BaZooKa! is a Smash-esque party game where you attack foes with a…
Last week a lengthy Japanese trailer for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics was released, showcasing a lot of the upcoming compilation’s features. One of the most surprising reveals was that Mario-themed cards would make an appearance for specific games, and now, thanks to a tweet from Nintendo of Europe, we…
Over the last few months, various Nintendo hardware, games, and demos have been leaked on 4chan. A new leak went public today and it contains everything you could possibly want to know about the Nintendo Wii. The leak has been making waves online. Atheerios, creator of the discussion thread all…
