Pokemon Unite shutdown confirmed: service ends March 23, 2027
The Pokemon Company has announced the shutdown of Pokemon Unite, with service ending March 23, 2027. Timeline, platform details, and what players can expect from the...
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Pokémon Unite End of Service Confirmed: Shutdown Set for March 23, 2027
The Pokémon Company confirms Pokémon Unite will end service on March 23, 2027 across Nintendo Switch and mobile. Details on Aeos gem sales, Unite Club suspensions, and...
HORI Announces Zelda-Themed Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 Ahead of Ocarina of Time Release
HORI unveils a new line of officially licensed Zelda-themed accessories for Nintendo platforms, launching in Japan this November with pre-orders open now. Includes...
Pokémon UNITE Ending Service March 23, 2027: What Switch and Mobile Players Need to Know
Pokémon UNITE, developed by TiMi Studio Group with The Pokémon Company, will end service on March 23, 2027 across Nintendo Switch and mobile. Key dates, in-game...
Mega Man: Dual Override — Tank Man Revealed at Paris Games Week
Capcom revealed new footage of Tank Man from Mega Man: Dual Override during its Paris Games Week panel. Read verified details on the Robot Master, stage theme, and how...
Mega Man: Dual Override Reveals Tank Man — Capcom Confirms Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Launch in 2027
Capcom has revealed Tank Man as the latest Robot Master for Mega Man: Dual Override. Read verified details on new gameplay systems, Proto Man as a playable character,...
Pure Nintendo Podcast: Halloween Game Picks, Switch 2 Edition Reports, and Game Boy Additions to Switch Online
Summary of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode covering spooky game recommendations, reported Switch 2 editions of Hitman and Tomb Raider, new Game Boy entries...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Disco Elysium and Tomb Raider Remasters Discounted in North America
A roundup of notable discounts on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop, including Disco Elysium, Tomb Raider remasters, Borderlands collections and other major...
Village in the Shade Nintendo Switch Review: Nippon Ichi Blends Farming and Supernatural Horror
An in-depth review of Village in the Shade from Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America, released for Nintendo Switch on October 27, 2026. Examines gameplay, atmosphere,...
Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date: Nintendo Confirms November 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo has confirmed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arrives November 5, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch 2. Read the latest on the trailer, Ganondorf's...
Shenmue III Nintendo Switch 2 Release Delayed to Early 2027, ININ Confirms
ININ confirms Shenmue III for Nintendo Switch 2 has been pushed from late 2026 to early 2027. Read verified details on the port, development pedigree, and announced...
The Night of the Exorcism Nintendo Switch Release: Ratalaika Games and Ludomancer Studio Set Launch for October 30, 2026
Ratalaika Games will publish Ludomancer Studio's visual novel The Night of the Exorcism on Nintendo Switch eShop on October 30, 2026. The title features seven demons,...
Tomb Raider Lo‑Fi Collection and Legacy of Atlantis Teaser Unveiled at TR30
Crystal Dynamics celebrated Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary at TR30 in Derby with a teaser for Legacy of Atlantis and a Tomb Raider Lo‑Fi Collection produced with That...
HORI Zelda Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed: Five Official Carry Cases, Push Card Case, and Wireless HORIPAD Turbo
HORI has announced five Legend of Zelda–themed accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 arriving November 2026, including three carry cases, a six-slot Push Card Case, and a...
Nintendo UK 'Switch 2' Ad Sparks Emotional Response with Ocarina of Time and Tomodachi Life Moments
Nintendo UK's short promotional spot—widely described as a 'Switch 2' ad—uses The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Tomodachi Life vignettes to deliver a heartfelt...
Why Mario Doesn’t Fight Bowser: Shigeru Miyamoto on the Super Mario Bros Ending
Shigeru Miyamoto explains why Super Mario Bros ends with a leap rather than a boss fight. Context on the game's 1985 release, development constraints, and lasting...
Shenmue 3 Enhanced Delay: ININ Games Confirms Early 2027 Release Window
ININ Games has delayed Shenmue 3 Enhanced to early 2027, citing extra development time to polish the release for modern consoles. Read the full update and what it...
Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 Photos Surface on Reddit
A Reddit post claims to show a special Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 console. Read verified background on Zelda's 40th anniversary, Switch hardware history,...
Shenmue III Enhanced Delayed to Early 2027: ININ Games Moves Release Window from Q4 2026
ININ Games has delayed Shenmue III Enhanced from a Q4 2026 window to early 2027, citing extra time needed to finalise the release for modern consoles. Here’s what is...
Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026: Nintendo Announces Salmon Run Tournament on Nintendo Switch
Comprehensive coverage of Nintendo of America's Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026 Salmon Run tournament on Nintendo Switch, including dates, registration, format,...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave datamine reveals possible DLC assets and roster entries
Datamine reports for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, compiled from posts on X and community outlets, detail potential DLC assets, unused roster entries, and UI strings....
Pokémon card collection sells for £1.56 million in UK auction
A previously forgotten Pokémon card collection from Woking, UK, fetched £1.56 million at auction. Ewbanks says the sale could be the UK's most valuable trading card...
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Midnight Launch Details at Nintendo New York and San Francisco
Nintendo outlines reservation windows, Warp Pass requirements, and midnight sale times for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch ahead of the...
Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026: Nintendo Announces Nov 7 Salmon Run Tournament via SplatNet 3
Nintendo of America will host the Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026 Salmon Run tournament on Nov 7, 2026 via the Tournament Manager in SplatNet 3. Learn dates,...
Anbernic RG DDS Controversy: Azahar Emulator Fork Prompts Official Support Withdrawal
Handheld maker Anbernic faces scrutiny after promotional material showed an unofficial fork of the Azahar 3DS emulator running on the upcoming RG DDS. The Azahar team...
PEAK Console Edition: PEAK Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with Crossplay
PEAK: Console Edition from Aggro Crab and Landfall Games launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with online crossplay; originally released on...
Why Super Mario Bros. Boss Battles Are Jumping, Not Fighting — Shigeru Miyamoto Explains
Shigeru Miyamoto explains the design logic behind Super Mario Bros. finales, revealing why the original Bowser showdowns rely on jumping rather than direct combat.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Tips: Beginner's Guide to Island Crown on Nintendo Switch
A practical beginner's guide to Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on Nintendo Switch, covering tennis, bowling, archery, boxing, volleyball, table tennis, basketball,...
Metroid Prime Remastered Cameo in Slow Horses Highlights Nintendo Switch Gameplay
Metroid Prime Remastered appears in Apple TV+'s Slow Horses, with a character shown playing the Retro Studios remaster on a Nintendo Switch. Screenshots circulated on...
Metroid Prime Remastered Appearance in Slow Horses Season 6 Highlights Nintendo Switch Comeo
Metroid Prime Remastered appears in Slow Horses Season 6, with actor Christopher Chung's character shown playing the Nintendo Switch version. Coverage includes release...
Metroid Prime Remastered Spotlighted in Slow Horses Season 6 Scene on Nintendo Switch
Metroid Prime Remastered makes a notable appearance in Apple TV's Slow Horses Season 6, with on-screen Nintendo Switch gameplay and a character moment highlighting the...
Creative Assembly Statement: Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Pulled After Bug and AI Artwork Backlash
Creative Assembly responds to the Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition controversy after the remaster's October 13 release was pulled from Steam. Publisher Sega...
Frostpunk on Nintendo Switch: 11 bit studios’ Society Survival Game Lands on Switch eShop
Frostpunk arrives on Nintendo Switch via the eShop. Developer 11 bit studios brings the society survival city-builder with Endless Mode and narrative choices to...
A1200 Amiga: Retro Games Ltd Delivers Full-Size Amiga 1200 Replica and Signals Continued Amiga Support
Retro Games Ltd's A1200 is a full-size Commodore Amiga 1200 reproduction that runs Workbench, ships with classic games, and follows the success of the THEA500 Mini....
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United — Square Enix Details Characters, Systems, and Nintendo Switch Release
Square Enix has revealed extensive systems and character details for Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on February...
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Switch 2 Review: Spike Chunsoft’s Visual Novel Reboot Explained
An authoritative look at STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on Switch 2 from Spike Chunsoft — background on the franchise, gameplay mechanics, new content, and why this reboot is...
Croc Nintendo Switch 2 Editions Confirmed by Retailer Listings — Physical and Digital Releases Planned
Retailer listings and publisher details reveal Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos, with PM Studios handling...
Nintendo 3DS Network Maintenance Schedule: 26–29 October 2026 Updates for 3DS, Switch and Nintendo Store
Nintendo has published its weekly network maintenance schedule covering the 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Online cloud saves and the Nintendo Store mobile app...
UK Software Sales Chart (Week Ending October 24, 2026) — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Tops the UK Charts
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 claims #1; Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and Final Fantasy Resonance debut...
Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Super Mario Bros Boss Design: Why Mario Doesn’t Have to Fight Bowser
Shigeru Miyamoto details the design decision behind Super Mario Bros' Bowser encounters. Read a clear, factual account of the game's 1985 design, sales, and platform...
Pokémon Center Bangkok Opening Date Confirmed: December 1, 2026
The Pokémon Company has confirmed Pokémon Center Bangkok will open December 1, 2026, previewing official merchandise during the Pokémon 30th Anniversary press...
Nintendo eShop Philippines Launch: Nintendo Switch Online Arrives November 10, 2026
Nintendo will officially launch the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online services in the Philippines on November 10, 2026, expanding its Southeast Asia footprint...
Sonic x Shadow Generations Sales Milestone: SEGA Confirms 3 Million Copies Since October 2024 Launch
SEGA has announced that its remaster Sonic x Shadow Generations has sold over 3 million copies worldwide since its October 2024 launch. Read the official details,...
Croc Remasters Physical Release Confirmed: Argonaut Games and PM Studios Set PS5 and Nintendo Switch Launch for Spring 2027
Argonaut Games has partnered with PM Studios to bring physical editions of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos to PS5 and Nintendo Switch in...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Tops GfK Charts as Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Debuts
GfK retail charts compiled by Nintendo Life show Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 leading this week with strong PS5 sales, while Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and Final...
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Switch 2 Release — February 10, 2027 Trailer and Details
Amazon Games, Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog released a trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis ahead of its Nintendo Switch 2 launch on February 10, 2027....
Sonic X Shadow Generations Sales Hit 3 Million — SEGA Confirms Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Success
SEGA confirms Sonic X Shadow Generations has sold three million units across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read the developer announcement, release history,...
Switch 2 Datamine: Alleged Pokémon Pokopia Files and Possible DLC References Surface
Dataminers report an exploit on next-gen Nintendo hardware has exposed assets for a title identified as 'Pokémon Pokopia'. Read a factual breakdown of the reported...
Pokemon Pokopia DLC Datamine: Reported Second-Wave Pokemon List Emerges
A reported datamine circulated on Discord suggests a list of Pokemon and potential event additions for Pokemon Pokopia ahead of a second DLC wave. This article...
PAX Aus 2026: Australian Indie Game Highlights — Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar, Penguin Colony, Brave Cart and More for Nintendo Switch and Steam
A concise roundup of standout Australian indie games showcased at PAX Aus 2026, including release plans for Steam and Nintendo Switch, developer notes, demos on...
PAX Aus 2026 New Zealand Indie Games to Watch: The Order of the Damned, Bashful Adoration, Dungeon Baller
Coverage of standout New Zealand indie games from PAX Aus 2026, including release plans for Steam and Nintendo Switch and developer highlights.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Crystal Dynamics Reveals New Trailer
Crystal Dynamics has released a new trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, marking a major entry in the franchise's 30th anniversary. The studio confirms a...
Why You Don't Fight Bowser in Super Mario Bros.: Shigeru Miyamoto Explains
Shigeru Miyamoto explains why the original Super Mario Bros. avoids a traditional boss battle with Bowser, revealing design choices shaped by NES hardware limits and...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort: What the New Switch Sports Release Means for Fans
Coverage of the newly released Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, community reactions, and how the title fits into Nintendo's legacy of motion sports on platforms like the...
Nintendo Maintenance Schedule Week of October 25, 2026 — 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch Online Windows
Nintendo has published its maintenance schedule for the week of October 25, 2026, affecting Nintendo 3DS network services, Switch user-data transfers, and Nintendo...
8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Specs, Price, and Pre-Order Details
8BitDo's Arcade Controller Pro lands on November 30 for Nintendo Switch and PC. Read verified specs, price, pre-order outlets, and how the controller compares to...
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Schedule: Japan Week of October 29, 2026 — Anomalith, Hello Kitty Party Land and More
Nintendo updated the Japanese release schedule for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for the week of October 29, 2026. Read the full retail and eShop download...
Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary: Crystal Dynamics Marks Milestone with New Video and Legacy of Atlantis Reveal
Crystal Dynamics celebrates Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary with an action-packed video, remasters from Aspyr, Survivor Trilogy releases on Nintendo platforms, and...
Darkest Dungeon II Switch 2 Edition: Upgrade Pack, Pricing, and Performance Details
Red Hook Studios has released a Switch 2 Edition of Darkest Dungeon II with improved performance, Joy‑Con 2 support, and a low‑cost upgrade pack for existing Nintendo...
Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary: Aspyr Shadow-Drops Switch 2 Release and Celebrates Franchise Revival
Aspyr marks Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary with a Switch 2 shadow drop, a tribute trailer and discounts across its Tomb Raider catalog. What Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics...