Armed Fantasia Cancelled: Digital Bros Confirms Kickstarter-Funded JRPG Halted
Armed Fantasia, a Kickstarter-funded JRPG led by former Wild Arms developers and set to be published by 505 Games, has been cancelled. Digital Bros confirmed the...
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Zelda Spin-Off Pitch Starring Ganondorf Reportedly Rejected — Ubisoft Milan and Nintendo Talk Timeline
Insider Gaming reports Ubisoft Milan pitched a Zelda spin-off starring Ganondorf to Nintendo; project codenamed Goliath reached prototype stage before being rejected...
Takara Tomy Announces Zelda Historical Charms+ Gachapon Set for Japan in October 2026
Takara Tomy will release an expanded Legend of Zelda Historical Charms+ gachapon collection in Japan in October 2026, featuring 12 Triforce-shaped charms honoring...
Starbucks Japan Pokémon Collaboration: Pikachu Honey Cream Latte Launches September 30, 2026
Starbucks Japan and Pokémon launch a limited-time collaboration featuring the Pikachu Honey Cream latte and 41 pieces of themed merchandise from September 30 to...
Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR — Capcom Ports 2013 3DS Classic to Meta Quest Headsets
Capcom has announced a VR release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies for Meta Quest headsets, bringing the 2013 3DS title's courtroom drama into...
Fountains Switch 2 Edition Released by Crunching Koalas — Gauntlet Mode and 120 FPS Support
Crunching Koalas has released a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Fountains, adding an exclusive Gauntlet Mode, 120 FPS support, a free upgrade path for original Switch...
Deluxe Pack: Mega Arrives in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket — Limited-Time Booster, Events, and October Update
The Pokémon Company is bringing Deluxe Pack: Mega to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket from Sept. 29 to Oct.
Ohio Man Charged for Planting SpyTech GPS to Track Pokémon Cards
A 72-year-old Ohio man admitted to placing a SpyTech GPS on a delivery driver's vehicle to locate Pokémon cards. Court records detail charges, penalties, and the...
Nintendo Download: EA SPORTS FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons II, The Witcher 3 Remastered Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
This week's Nintendo Download highlights include EA SPORTS FC 27 (Sept. 25), Minecraft Dungeons II (Sept.
JagOS Revives Unreleased Atari Painter Vision on Atari Jaguar
Homebrewer Clint Thomson develops JagOS on Atari Jaguar hardware, imagining the unreleased Atari Painter home computer. Background on Atari ST, Falcon, and Jaguar...
Nintendo Switch Piracy Case: James Williams (Archbox) Ordered to Pay $4.5 Million in Default Judgment
Nintendo of America secured a $4.5 million default judgment against James Williams (aka Archbox) for distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games. The ruling requires...
Deluxe Pack: Mega Release Date — TCG Pocket Reissues Mega Rising Through Ruler of the Skies
The Pokémon Company launches Deluxe Pack: Mega for TCG Pocket on 30th September, reissuing four-diamond cards from Mega Rising to Ruler of the Skies and guaranteeing...
TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 Brings Physical Coin Slots to RetroPie and MAME
Chronic Concepts launches the TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2, a USB-A plug-in device that adds a functional coin slot to PC, Mac, smartphone and emulator setups...
Pokemon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack Mega Set Announced for September 30, 2026
The Pokemon Company has announced the Deluxe Pack Mega for Pokemon TCG Pocket, featuring key cards from the B Series and available for a limited time from September 30...
North American Nintendo Download Sept. 17 2026: Dragon Quest 11 S, EA Sports FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons 2 Hit Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly North American Nintendo Download report for the week of September 17, 2026. Coverage of Dragon Quest 11 S on Nintendo Switch 2, EA Sports FC 27, Minecraft...
Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities Announced for Meta VR Glasses — Launching 2027 on Quest 3
Enhance Games has announced Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities for Meta VR hardware and Quest 3, promising a rebuilt VR Tetris experience using Meta's new micro OLED...
The Zibbo Show Nintendo Switch Release Date: Tessera Studios' TV‑Style Dice Battler Arrives Oct 29, 2026
Tessera Studios' The Zibbo Show launches on Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026. Read an in-depth overview of the 3×3 dice board gameplay, betting and shop systems,...
The Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer Rumors: What We Know About a Possible First Look
A clear breakdown of circulating reports about a potential first trailer for The Legend of Zelda movie, what social posts and tip accounts are claiming, and which...
Phoenix Wright VR: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Reimagined for Meta Quest
Amata K.K. is bringing a VR reimagining of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies to Meta Quest platforms.
Namco Legendary Mountains iOS Android Release: BeXide’s Voxel Puzzle Arrives on Mobile
BeXide’s voxel-based puzzler Namco Legendary Mountains launches on iOS and Android, following its June debut on PC and Nintendo Switch. Read on for gameplay details,...
Switch 2 Price Drop UK: Argos and Smyths Sell Console for £354.99
Nintendo Switch 2 discounted to £354.99 at Argos and Smyths in the UK, saving £65 off the recent retail price increase. Details on launch pricing and the Zelda 40th...
Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Nintendo Switch 2 Performance: Digital Foundry Confirms DLSS Upscaling to 1440p
Digital Foundry's teardown of Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave on Nintendo Switch 2 finds native low resolutions with NVIDIA DLSS upscaling to 1440p docked and 1080p...
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Steam Achievements Appear — No Official Port Announcement
An achievements list tied to Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney has appeared on Steam.
Vault Boy Origin Explained: Tim Cain Reveals How Fallout’s Mascot Was Created
A detailed look at the origin of Vault Boy, based on Fallout creator Tim Cain's new video. Covers the switch from GURPS to S.P.E.C.I.A.L., the artists involved, and...
Jim Wornell on 1080° Snowboarding: What Nintendo Removed to Pass Certification
Veteran Nintendo producer Jim Wornell tells Hyrule Interviews that 1080° Snowboarding underwent substantial content removals to satisfy Nintendo's certification...
David 'Bone' Gill obituary: From Software Creations SNES DevKits to Star Citizen director
David 'Bone' Gill, veteran developer who worked on Tin Star, Wetrix and Project Gotham Racing, has died aged 51. A look back at his career from Software Creations to...
European Nintendo Downloads September 24 2026: Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop Update
Full breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of September 24, 2026, covering Switch 2 retail and download releases and Nintendo Switch eShop additions.
Xbox layoffs update: Microsoft reshuffle likely reduces the estimated 3,200 cuts
Microsoft's Xbox restructuring appears to be reducing the scale of planned layoffs. Reporting from Windows Central and comments from Xbox leadership detail...
Pokémon Starbucks collaboration Japan 2026: Pikachu Honey Cream Latte and 41-item merch line
The Pokémon Company and Starbucks Japan launch a limited-time collaboration from September 30 to October 8, 2026, featuring the Pikachu Honey Cream Latte and 41...
The Legend of Zelda Movie Rumor: Trailer Reportedly Due October 8 2026 Ahead of Alleged April 30 2027 Release
A movie insider claims a trailer for The Legend of Zelda live-action film will debut October 8, 2026, ahead of an alleged April 30, 2027 theatrical release. Nintendo...
Metroid Dread Resale Prices Soar as Sealed Nintendo Switch Copies Exceed $100
Sealed physical copies of Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch are commanding high prices on secondary markets. Developer MercurySteam's 2021 hit remains available...
Stellar Blade Frame Generation Toggle Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Shift Up confirms a frame generation toggle for Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2 after demo feedback; launch details, developer response, and technical context ahead...
Stellar Blade Complete Edition Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026
Shift Up confirms Stellar Blade Complete Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, with exclusive motion controls, multiple physical and digital...
Gholdengo Statue: 24-Karat Commemorative Figure Celebrates Pokémon #1000 at Great Golden Exhibition
The Pokémon Company International and Japanese jeweler SGC are producing a 24-karat Gholdengo statue to mark Pokémon #1000. Details on sizes, pricing, and the Yokohama...
Graveyard Keeper 2 Launch Trailer and Switch Release: What to Know About the New Medieval Cemetery Simulator
Graveyard Keeper 2 has launched on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a new launch trailer. Read a developer overview, platform availability on the Nintendo...
The Wolf Among Us 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Preview: Unreal Engine, Return of Adam Harrington, and Over-the-Shoulder Gameplay
A Gamescom preview of The Wolf Among Us 2 outlines Unreal Engine development, returning voice cast including Adam Harrington, over-the-shoulder exploration, and a 2027...
Stellar Blade Switch 2: Shift Up Adds Frame Generation Toggle After Mixed Demo Feedback
Shift Up confirms a Frame Generation toggle for Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2 following mixed reactions to the Complete Edition demo. Read verified details on the...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Games This Week
A comprehensive look at this week's Nintendo eShop update for Europe, covering Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability notes, and the author...
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Switch 2 Free Upgrade Confirmed — THQ Nordic Details October 6, 2026 Release
THQ Nordic confirms a free upgrade path for Epic Mickey: Rebrushed owners to the Nintendo Switch 2 version, launching October 6, 2026. Read the full upgrade, DLC, and...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary: Gold Gholdengo and Pikachu Statues to Be Displayed at Yokohama Takashimaya
The Pokémon Company will exhibit solid-gold statues of Gholdengo and Pikachu for the franchise's 30th anniversary. Details on size, price and viewing dates at Yokohama...
Stellar Blade Bayonetta Costume Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Director Kim Hyung-tae Praises PlatinumGames
Shift Up's Stellar Blade will include a Bayonetta costume pack for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port, with PC and PlayStation versions planned. Director Kim...
Stellar Blade Switch 2 Frame Generation Toggle Confirmed by Shift Up
Shift Up confirms a launch toggle to enable or disable frame generation in the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade after feedback from the eShop demo.
Resident Evil Alternate Ending Revealed by Director Zach Cregger
Zach Cregger explains why he replaced his original ending for the Resident Evil (2026) reboot, describing a contingency cut that preserved late-film tension. Details...
Nintendo Switch eShop Error: 'Malformed Request' — What It Means and How to Fix It
A clear guide to the Nintendo Switch eShop 'malformed request' error, explaining the message, verified facts about the eShop and Nintendo support resources, and...
Bitmap Books reprints four best-selling titles — pre-orders open October 1
Bitmap Books has announced reprints of four out-of-print bestsellers — Artcade (Extended), Go Straight, The Art of The Box, and The Games of a Lifetime — with...
Bitmap Books Reprints: Pre-orders Open October 1 for Artcade, Go Straight, The Art of The Box and The Games of a Lifetime
Bitmap Books has announced reprints of four out-of-print volumes—Artcade, Go Straight, The Art of The Box and The Games of a Lifetime—with pre-orders opening October...
Kaminari no Gotoku: Unreleased Nintendo 64 Go Game Found and Preserved
A near-final prototype of Seta Corporation's unreleased Nintendo 64 title Kaminari no Gotoku: Choukousoku Igo has been preserved and uploaded to the Internet Archive...
Order of the Sinking Star Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Trailer Details
Order of the Sinking Star from Jonathan Blow and Thekla launches digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. Read about the new trailer, gameplay structure,...
Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2: Shift Up Confirms User Toggle for Frame Generation
Shift Up says Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2 will include a user toggle for frame generation. Read verified details about the demo feedback, performance targets,...
Rayman Legends Retold: Ubisoft Reveals Snowdrop Remaster Launching December 3
Ubisoft has released an overview trailer for Rayman Legends Retold, a Snowdrop Engine remaster of the 2013 platformer. Read about new features, platforms including...
Highway Blossoms: Next Exit Nintendo Switch Release Date — October 7, 2026
Sometimes You brings Studio Elan's Highway Blossoms: Next Exit to Nintendo Switch on October 7, 2026. Read the official overview, platform details, voice cast, and...
Battletoads Rash Pitch Clip Shows Crossover Potential in Secret Base's Double Dragon Gaiden Engine
Secret Base released a pitch clip showing Battletoads' Rash running through the Double Dragon Gaiden engine. The studio says Microsoft initially expressed interest...
Rayman Legends Retold trailer: Ubisoft reveals updated graphics and new features ahead of December 3, 2026 release
Ubisoft's new Rayman Legends Retold overview trailer highlights reimagined visuals, a mysterious sixth realm, new musical stages, four-player couch co-op and an...
Earthion Neo Geo Port: Could Yuzo Koshiro’s Mega Drive-Style Shooter Join SNK’s Neo Geo?
Following renewed interest in classic ports after Tokyo Game Show news, fans and developers are discussing whether Ancient's Earthion — a Mega Drive-minded 2D shooter...
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Expansion Launch: Scalpers Stung as Pull Rates Reduce Resale Prices
The Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Anniversary expansion launched on 16 September. Reports and market data show higher-than-expected pull rates have reduced...
Xevious 3D/G Returns on Nintendo Switch 2 via Arcade Archives 2 — Release Date, Price, Features
Hamster brings Namco's divisive 3D revival Xevious 3D/G to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 via Arcade Archives 2 on September 24, 2026. Read release...
The Witcher 3 Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade: Digital Owners See Pre-Launch Home Screen Update Ahead of 29 September Release
CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3 Remastered arrives 29 September. Nintendo Switch digital owners report early Home Screen appearances and physical cartridge holders will...
Gholdengo Solid Gold Figurine: The Pokémon Company and SGC Unveil 24‑Karat Collector’s Piece
The Pokémon Company and SGC reveal a 24‑karat gold Gholdengo figurine and life‑sized gold leaf statues on display at Yokohama Takashimaya from September 30 to October...
GoldenEye 007 Plus Third-Person Mod Brings New Perspective to Rare's 1997 N64 Classic
A new GoldenEye 007 Plus mod by homebrewer Josh_7774 converts Rare's 1997 Nintendo 64 FPS into a third-person experience, showcased in a video by Graslu00 and running...
Rayman Legends Retold Release Date: Ubisoft Reveals December 3, 2026 Overview Trailer
Ubisoft has published an overview trailer for Rayman Legends Retold, confirming a December 3, 2026 launch and showing new music stages, a fresh realm, and expanded...