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…
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is gearing up for its worldwide release, and Bandai Namco has decided to show off its playable cast of pirates, Marines, and more in a new trailer. Unlike in Japan, where each character’s been getting their own short video, we’ve got a longer look at…
Amidst the orders of self-quarantine, social distancing, closure of schools and businesses, special occasions and holidays are being celebrated in different ways. The timing of COVID-19 has led to Japan closing down schools during a big transitional event — graduation. By the time that the quarantine is lifted, it will…
Previously, we shared the Tsuruya Yoshinobu Kirby collaboration, which paired Pop Star’s hero with traditional Japanese sweets in an adorable way. Now it’s been announced that these Dream Land delights are to be available at the Nintendo Tokyo store! 「カービィのまんまる手づくり最中“春”」は、本日より販売いたします。#もなカービィ #NintendoTOKYO https://t.co/zGIcMSLegz pic.twitter.com/v33VEj2Y56 — Nintendo TOKYO (@N_Officialstore) March 14,…
At this point, new countries, states, and events are being shut down left and right. Most of these events were scheduled for the next few months, but events farther out are currently up in the air. One such event is Gamescom, who took to Twitter this morning to confirm the…
Even with a troubled development that led to the film being delayed by several months, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been a massive success. It beat the record for opening gross for a video game movie set by Detective Pikachu, and now it’s broken another record. Sonic the Hedgehog…
The entire world is grinding to a halt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Conventions are being cancelled, theaters are closing, and people are being asked to stay at home. Film and television productions are being affected as well. According to Variety, The Witcher season 2 is the first…
We’re officially in the end game now! With less than 4 days to go until the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, large outlets are starting to release their reviews, and let me tell you, they look darn good! At the time of this writing, New Horizons is resting comfortably…
There’s just a matter of days to go until we can finally move into Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Alongside various reviews of the game, which have put it at an average of 92 on Metacritic and 93 on OpenCritic as of this writing, Nintendo has released a new trailer that…
Get ready for more indies on your Switch, as Nintendo has announced another Indie World presentation for tomorrow! Tune in tomorrow, March 17 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for a new #IndieWorld Showcase livestream feat. roughly 20 minutes of info on indie games coming to #NintendoSwitch!https://t.co/N3Dhh3i7vy…
While you may know Japanese developer Cygames best for Granblue Fantasy and Dragalia Lost, the studio is also behind the massively popular digital card game Shadowverse. It’s so popular, in fact, that it’s getting an anime series in a matter of weeks on April 7th – and it’s been officially…
Lego Super Mario was revealed earlier this week, and our first look brought with it a fascinating look at the first collaboration between Nintendo and Lego, which incorporates new technologies we haven’t yet seen. Fortunately, The Brothers Brick sat down with Johnathan Bennik — Design Manager at Lego Play Lab…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and national emergencies across the globe, Steel Wool Studios has issued a statement regarding its upcoming rerelease of Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted. The developer said the game is coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, while also stating, “…everything is currently on schedule [for…
