John Kirby, the ex-Nintendo lawyer Kirby was named after, dies aged 79

John Kirby, the ex-Nintendo lawyer the Kirby character was named after, has died aged 79. According to an obituary published in the New York Times, Kirby passed away on 2nd October 2019 surrounded by friends and family due to complications of a blood cancer. During Kirby's long tenure with Nintendo, he successfully defended the company during a trademark and copyright infringement suit brought by Universal City Studios over the Donkey Kong character. [Read More]

Kingdom Hearts 3 review - a grand finale that's both torturous and sublime

Overwrought, unsatisfying storytelling takes the shine off a gorgeous and ambitious finale. By my reckoning, there are 238 cutscenes in Kingdom Hearts 3. If that sounds like a lot for a game of around 30-40 hours, that's because it is. But then Kingdom Hearts 3 is, in the modern vernacular, a lot: from the dazzling pyrotechnics that accompany many of its special moves to its extravagant, indulgent final act, restraint is not in its vocabulary. [Read More]

New Resident Evil 3 concept art shows Umbrella making Nemesis in a lab - and he's wearing socks?

In Resident Evil 3, mutant monstrosity Nemesis pursues Jill throughout a burning Raccoon City. But how was Umbrella's relentless scaremonger made? Fresh concept art shines a light on how that might have gone - had it been realised in virtual form. Capcom, via the Resident Evil Twitter account, released four pieces of artwork, each revolving around Nemesis. We see him on a table in an Umbrella lab, hooked up to various tubes and with technicians in hazmat suits making notes. [Read More]

Nintendo Switch Online app gets huge update

The Nintendo Switch Online app got a huge update this morning. This new update sees changes being made to the app's overall design, as well as the ability to see which of your friends are online. In addition to this, version 2.0.0 will also allow you to change your online-status settings and view your friend code without having to turn on your Nintendo Switch. On the App Store, Nintendo stated " [Read More]

Nintendo trends on Twitter as Etika Joy-Con ban fuels fan frustration

UPDATE 09/12/20: After Nintendo sent a cease and desist to the creator of Etika-themed Joy-Con shells that were being sold for charity, the design of those shells has now been modified - and the product has already met its first fundraising goal. Earlier this week creator CptnAlex indicated he wanted to release a new design for the shells, minus the Joycon Boyz and Switch logo references, which were seemingly the trademarks causing the trouble. [Read More]

Pokémon Go Desert Mountain Pokémon incense spawns and Collection Challenge list: How to find Shieldon and Fennekin explained

The Desert Mountain Collection Challenge is part of the Go Fest 2021 celebrations in Pokémon Go. It is one of four Collection Challenges - including Jungle, Ocean Beach and Cave - and tasks you with catching the Pokémon which spawn more frequently during the Jungle habitat hour. Below you can find every Pokémon in the Desert Mountain Collection Challenge and, it's important to remember, that this challenge is only available till Sunday, 18th July at 6pm (local time). [Read More]

Pokémon Go Sun Stone - how to evolve Gloom into Bellossom, Sunkern into Sunflora and Petilil into Lilligant explained

Sun Stone arrived in Pokémon Go back in Gen 2, alongside Pokémon such as Bellossom and Sunflora. Just as with the main games, the Sun Stone is used for getting your hands on these Pokémon - without it, there's no other way to add them to your Pokédex. So with that in mind, this page explains how to evolve Gloom into Bellossom, evolve Sunkern into Sunflora, evolve Petilil into Lilligant, evolve Cottonee into Whimsicott and evolve Helioptile into Heliolisk plus how to get a Sun Stone in Pokémon Go? [Read More]

Pokémon Isle of Armor Diglett locations: Every Diglett location and Diglett rewards explained

Hidden across the various locations on the Isle of Armor, from the Fields of Honor to Potbottom Desert, are 151 Digletts and you're the one who needs to track them down. In this guide you'll be able to find every Diglett location in the Isle of Armor, including everything you need to know about the Diglett rewards. If you want to know more about the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, then we're also got guides on how to start the Isle of Armor DLC and about the new Pokédex you'll recieve upon visiting the island, which includes a list of all the Pokémon returning from previous generations. [Read More]

Resident Evil Revelations 2 - Ep 3: Solve the gravestone puzzle, get a new Assault Rifle and kill mutant Neil

Previous page Page 6 of 10 Next page Make your way along the passage and marvel as you emerge in some strange, underground crypt. At the junction, take a right and pass through the archway ahead. There's a small bridge leading to more graves on your right. Cross on over and look below the bridge from the right-hand side in order to locate another Tower Emblem. Next, move back over the bridge and examine the large, bloody stone ahead to receive the 'A Eulogy for my Brethren' note. [Read More]

Super Mario Odyssey Balloon World: Tips for earning more coins in each Find It and Hide It mini-game

Super Mario Odyssey's Balloon World is a mini-game introduced as part of a free update to the game in February 2018. With the help of Luigi, you can find and hide balloons around areas of the game, competing against players all over the world. How to unlock Balloon World and find Luigi in Super Mario Odyssey To unlock and play Balloon World, you must first complete the game's story. Second, make sure you're connected to the internet. [Read More]