An update to Nintendo’s parental smartphone app has added support for the Switch 2, in preparation for the console’s launch next week. Nintendo announced Version 2.0 of the Nintendo Switch Parental Control App on its technical support profile on Twitter today. スマートフォンアプリ『Nintendo みまもり Switch』のバージョン2.0.0の配信を開始しました。Nintendo Switch 2 をご利用予定の方はアプリの更新をお願いします。 https://t.co/8fAAnCYwrN —…
Online pre-orders may have been sold out for months, but Target has revealed that it will have Nintendo Switch 2 units available in-store for launch day. As noted on the official Target website, shoppers who come to its stores on June 5th, 2026, around opening will be able to nab…
As we found out in the Switch 2 Direct, Super Mario Party Jamboree is getting a paid upgrade later this year, exclusive to the new console! Titled Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (what a mouthful), the upgrade expands the base game and adds brand-new…
One of the more exciting announcements during Sony’s State of Play stream, Koei Tecmo announced Warriors: Abyss as a surprise shadowdrop for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Seemingly inspired by Hades and tasking players with taking on thousands of monsters from the depths of hell, Warriors: Abyss is the…
Wonder Fest was held this past weekend, and with it, come sneak peeks of new Good Smile figures at WonHobby! One of the prototypes shown was a figma for Byleth (Female), the protagonist of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. As Byleth is a prototype, she is currently unpainted, but we’re able…
Once a hilarious meme that somehow took life 17 years later, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available for digital download on PC and Switch. A riff on Nintendo’s popular Animal Crossing series, Island Adventure sees players start a new life with their favorite Sanrio characters on an island where…
When you think of Kirby, you usually think “pink, round, adorable” to describe the iconic character. And while that’s true, if you’re an older Nintendo fan, you might remember Kirby looking a bit… angry whenever he appeared in advertisements in the United States — whereas in Japanese ads, he was…
With only days to go until the release of Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sega has released new merch based on the upcoming sequel. The merch is available on both UK and US Amazon now, if you’d like to take a look for yourself. A variety of shirts are available, featuring…
Since you can never quite pin down when Nintendo is going to do anything (especially announce a successor to its most popular console ever), it should be no surprise that the company uploaded 32 tracks from Wave Race 64 to its Nintendo Music service last night. With seemingly no rhyme…
When one thinks about the video games with the best music out there, a lot of times RPGs are the first to come to mind. Of course, once RPGs with good music come to mind, Final Fantasy will inevitably follow. Arguably being the face of the genre, Final Fantasy tends…
A brand-new Kirby Café has finally opened in Osaka! Located in the Daimari Shinsaibashi Store in Osaka City, this now makes three permanent locations available in Japan. As with all other locations, the Osaka Café requires reservations, which can be hard to come by and often sell out quickly. You…
The history of the Fire Emblem franchise is one fraught with a lot of obscurity and uncertainty. With the franchise nearly being canceled entirely prior to the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening, it has been quite a winding path to get to where it is now. Despite these troubles, the…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
When assessing what makes a game truly great, replayability is often a major consideration. Those who agree often gravitate towards roguelikes, which are characterized by randomly generated levels and permadeath to make each playthrough unique. One of the most well-known entries in this genre is The Binding of Isaac, a…
Everyone loves a random video game story involving celebrities and rapper Doja Cat gave us one heck of a Halloween story. Fans of Conker’s Bad Fur Day will likely remember the copious amounts of vulgarity and titillation the game provided, but I don’t think anyone ever thought some 23 years…
