Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have a new nostalgic adventure to enjoy: the 1995 Game Boy classic Donkey Kong Land is now available on the service. This update comes shortly after the 30th anniversary of the SNES classic Donkey Kong Country, making it a perfect celebration for fans of the iconic series.Originally developed by Nintendo and Rare, Donkey Kong Land is a 2D platformer that expands on the beloved Donkey Kong Country trilogy. Released in June 1995, it features Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong embarking on a mission to reclaim their stolen banana hoard, which was taken by their nemesis, King K. Rool, after a challenge from Cranky Kong. With 30 levels across four distinct worlds, the game quickly earned its place as one of the most cherished titles in the franchise, even spawning its own trilogy with sequels in 1996 and 1997.

A recent leak points to the possibility of a Fortnite crossover with Super Mario. Over the years, Fortnite has developed its own universe with iconic characters like Peely and Fishstick, while also establishing itself as a hub for some of the most exciting collaborations in gaming. These partnerships span film, anime, TV shows, comics, music, sports, and more.In the gaming realm, Fortnite has teamed up with franchises like Street Fighter, League of Legends, Gears of War, and Assassin’s Creed, bringing famous characters such as Ryu, Jinx, and Ezio Auditore into the battle royale. Yet, Super Mario has remained notably absent—until now.

According to rumors, the Nintendo Direct event is likely to be held this week, where the company will introduce its upcoming games, which are mostly first-person and third-person. In Nintendo Direct events, the focus is mostly on famous and popular games, but among the introduced games, you can also expect Indie World and Partner Showcas.According to rumors originating from PH Brazil, Nintendo Direct will be held this month and before the end of August. This has increased the hope of Nintendo fans to see this event.After rumors of Nintendo Direct events surfaced, Nintendo released information about the Nintendo Museum and some interesting details that raised the specter of what might have been leaked rumors about the museum. But PH Brazil emphasized that this is different from their news. The official announcement about the time of Nintendo Direct events has not yet been published by this company, but based on experience, this event is held every year in August or September. As a result, you have to wait a little until the official announcement.

In an interview with the German media Games Wirtschaft, one of the spokespersons of Nintendo of Europe said about the company's absence at Gamescom 2024:Gamescom is an important event in Nintendo's calendar. However, after careful consideration, we have decided not to participate in this year's exhibition in Cologne. Instead, players can try Nintendo Switch games as part of other events across Germany.