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Comedian Jared Goldstein says working with 5SOS was a "dream job from heaven"

Jared Goldstein didn’t always want to be a comedian, but instead harbored ambitions of becoming a singer. Just ask his mother, who was serenaded by her son with a Backstreet Boys song at his bar mitzvah. As a child, he narrowly missed out on the role of Simba in the Broadway version of The Lion […]

Rina Sawayama on her debut album SAWAYAMA and rise to stardom in 2020

Rina Sawayama discusses her rise to stardom in 2020 with the release of her debut album SAWAYAMA along with her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2' is finally heading to these gaming consoles

Yes, the time has finally arrived. The widely successful Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2  is finally heading to some new gaming consoles. This week, Activision confirmed that Pro Skater fans will be able to play the remastered video game on a slew of new consoles later this year. Read more: Gerard Way is performing for […]

14 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' hacks to improve your island life

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is intended to be a relaxing, non-competitive game, yet players are discovering some hidden tricks and resources that can make island getaway life all the more efficient and enjoyable. While the game is set in real time and the only skill really needed is luck, some players become a bit frustrated […]

9 surprisingly dark ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ fan theories

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a friendly, relaxing video game that’s been all the rage since its initial release on the Nintendo Switch in March. From the adorable animal villagers to a quiet island getaway, a simulated life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons makes for the perfect virtual escape from 2020. But leave die-hard Animal […]

Here’s why fans aren’t happy about Nintendo’s ‘Super Mario 3D All-Stars’

It’s the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. and Nintendo is definitely in the mood to celebrate. On Thursday, the company dropped a surprise video announcing various game remasters, the launch of older Mario games for Switch and even a new Mario battle game. However, some fans aren’t too happy about how Nintendo has chosen […]

11 memes that prove we’re ready for ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’

Could fans be any more ready for Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Announced back in 2018, the new installment in the 19-year-old series has evolved for 2020 to include gender-neutral customizations, new tools and even more fun pieces of furniture and decor—and that’s just a portion of the fresh features.  Looking at the current state of […]

Top 5 things I’m absolutely sick of hearing from bands

Having worked in the music industry for over a decade, I’ve heard an astronomical amount of major BS from bands in my career. Not only do I often get to play the part of a grown adult’s babysitter/manager/boss sometimes, but as their primary investor, I dump tons of money into their career (with no guarantee […]

Get Nintendo Switch Online free for a year, here’s how

Nintendo Switch owners who also subscribe to Twitch Prime can get an excellent deal on the console’s online service right now. The streaming giant is offering a completely free year of Nintendo Switch Online for free for anyone who’s currently subscribed to the premium service. Read More: Sex Pistols biopic “not endorsed” by band, Johnny Rotten […]

This metal 'Legend Of Zelda' cover is a true Triforce bop

Video game theme song covers tend to lend themselves to imaginative heavy metal renditions. (Hey, remember Nintendocore?) To wit, metalcore mainstays August Burns Red are turning The Legend Of Zelda‘s classic theme into a dynamic, guitar-fueled anthem you’d think could resurrect the entire Kingdom of Hyrule. Check it out below! The tune appears on the […]

Soulja Boy's video game consoles never had a chance

Soulja Boy might have a tough time finding “New Customers” in the gaming world after the rapper’s reportedly dubious video game consoles were recently pulled from his online storefront less than a month after their launch. Both the SouljaGame Console and SouljaGame Handheld—each identified as a cheap, rebranded emulator by Polygon earlier this month—are no […]

Is Zelda the boy or the princess in 'The Legend Of Zelda'?

[Photo by: Nintendo] I've got a question for you. Is Zelda the boy or the princess in Nintendo's The Legend Of Zelda video game series? If you (correctly) answered, “the princess,” oh boy, the internet would really like to have a word with you… #ZeldaIsTheBoy is actually trending on Twitter right now. Read more: Wait, […]

Nintendo's Super Mario Cereal is coming to power up your breakfast

[Photo by: Nintendo] Get ready to start your day with a delicious level-up: Nintendo is releasing a limited edition Super Mario Cereal just in time for the holidays! The breakfast collab from the video game maker and Kellogg's rolls out Dec. 11. Read more: Everything is awesome in this Lego-themed restaurant According to a press […]

There's a secret game hidden in your Nintendo Switch, but you probably can't play it

The Nintendo Switch is an awesome console capable of operating as both a handheld and a home entertainment system. It's got its share of cool little secrets, as such. But there's one particular secret that no one actually knew about until some particularly talented users stumbled upon it. As it turns out, according to Switch […]

This Nintendo Switch looks like a Super Nintendo and we want it

[Image credit: Pop Skin] Let's face it, the Nintendo Switch is pretty but it's not Super Nintendo pretty, but luckily for us Pop Skin has showed us how pretty the Nintendo Switch can truly be. Check out how they painted the Switch below! Read more: Man repeatedly drops Nintendo Switch on concrete in the name […]

Nintendo shipped its Switch console by air instead of by sea to meet huge demand

Nintendo typically ships its consoles by sea—with an exception now for the Switch. Because of high demand, they had to ship a number of Switch consoles by air during its first month on the market, according to Kotaku. “We carried some of the Switches by plane in March to serve our customers more promptly,” a […]

Target is turning shopping carts into Mario karts

[Photo credit: Target] “Let's-a go!” To celebrate the release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch on April 28, 650 Target stores across the U.S. will be getting an insanely awesome Mario Kart makeover. Read more: Target is putting pokeballs outside their stores If you've always dreamed of driving your own kart, the store's shopping […]

Nintendo will pay up to $20,000 if you can hack the Switch and 3DS

Nintendo’s goal is to provide a safe and secure environment for its customers, and they’re rewarding said customers anywhere from $100 to $20,000 for identifying bugs and vulnerabilities, according to their posting on HackerOne. They are looking for anything involving piracy, cheating and distribution of inappropriate content to users, and the first reporter of qualifying […]

This kid who made a Nintendo Switch out of cardboard after his mom wouldn't buy him one is our hero

You know, sometimes you just don't get what you want. Take this kid for example: His mom wouldn't buy him a Nintendo Switch. So, what does he do? He makes one. Out of cardboard. (via Kotaku) Read more: Frustrated ‘League Of Legends’ player who slams head through computer is all of us Ama-chan posted the […]