Battle Skin Panic English Release on MangaGamer Brings 1990 Gainax Card Game to PC
Gainax's 1990 card-battler Battle Skin Panic receives an English release on MangaGamer. Read verified details on platforms, release history, and the 2023 translation.
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Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Performance: Digital Foundry Flags Frame Hitches and Pop-In
Digital Foundry's tech analysis of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 finds strong visuals but persistent frame-pacing issues. Read a...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — A Look at the Classic's Re-releases Across Nintendo Platforms
A concise retrospective on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, its original 1998 release, notable re-releases including the 3DS remaster, and how Nintendo has...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Front Mission Remakes and New Super Lucky’s Tale Hit Record-Low Prices
A fresh round of discounts has arrived on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop, featuring record-low prices for Front Mission 1st: Remake, Front Mission 2: Remake,...
Human Fall Flat Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Confirmed for October 23, 2026
Human Fall Flat — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition gets a physical release on October 23, 2026, bringing upgraded performance, new levels, GameShare and GameChat support, and...
TCG Card Shop Simulator Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — 15 September 2026
O.P. Neon Games confirms TCG Card Shop Simulator will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on 15 September 2026 after selling 3.5...
LEGO Pokémon SMART Brick Review: First Impressions of Charmander, Geodude, Mewtwo, Mew, Sprigatito, Eevee and Lapras
Hands-on review of LEGO's Pokémon SMART Brick sets, covering Charmander & Geodude, Mewtwo, Mew, the Paldea starters and Eevee & Lapras with prices, piece...
Nintendo Switch Online Maintenance Schedule — Week of August 16, 2026
Nintendo has published its maintenance schedule for the week of August 16, 2026. Two Nintendo Switch Online sessions affecting Switch and Switch 2 are planned; full...
LEGO Super Mario Minifigure Sets Reportedly Leaked Ahead of January 2027 Window
Reports circulating online claim new LEGO Super Mario minifigure sets — including Mario's Beach Adventure and Yoshi at Mario’s House — may arrive in January 2027....
Super Metroid Development: Yoshio Sakamoto Recalls Long Hours at Nintendo's Higashiyama HQ
Yoshio Sakamoto reflects on the intense development of Super Metroid at Nintendo's Higashiyama headquarters. Read a firsthand account of the team's long hours,...
Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release Listed on NintendoSoup Store
NintendoSoup Store is listing a physical Nintendo Switch 2 release for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition, including expansions and a Game Card —...
Skatesterre Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: Headup Releases Arcade Skateboarding Game on eShop
Skatesterre launches on Nintendo Switch 2 this week. Headup published the arcade skateboarding game starring Dutch skateboarder Sterre Meijer (Surfsterre); read the...
Kingdom Hearts 4 D23 Trailer Reveals Coco World, Riku, and Playable Mickey on Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix and Disney revealed a four-minute Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer at D23, introducing Coco as the first new world, showing Riku and confirming playable Mickey,...
Steins;Gate Reboot Leads Japan eShop Releases for Week of August 20, 2026 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of August 20, 2026, highlighting Steins;Gate Reboot across Nintendo Switch 2 retail and digital...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date Confirmed for Late 2027 — Square Enix Reaffirms Timeline at D23
Square Enix confirmed at D23 that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch in late 2027, sharing new trailer and gameplay details while developers assure fans the project is...
Kingdom Hearts Sales Top 39 Million as Native Kingdom Hearts Collection Heads to Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix confirms Kingdom Hearts franchise has sold over 39 million copies worldwide and announces a native Kingdom Hearts Collection for Nintendo Switch 2; Kingdom...
Sega: Sonic 35th Anniversary Promotions and 'Sonic 4' Movie Push to Ramp Up from October
Sega told investors that promotional activity for Sonic's 35th anniversary and an upcoming 'Sonic 4' movie will increase from October, with licensing revenue expected...
Hazard Pay Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed — Numskull Games and Smitner Studio Announce 10 September 2026
Numskull Games and Smitner Studio confirm Hazard Pay for Nintendo Switch on 10 September 2026. Read about the dystopian pixel-art block-pushing puzzle, gameplay...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Revealed: DayZ, Starsand Island, Wobbly Life and Full Switch Roundup
eShop listings in North America, Europe and Japan list download file sizes for several Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles, including DayZ: Cool Edition,...
Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition Physical Release for Nintendo Switch 2 Listed for August 11, 2026
A seller listing for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition physical release for Nintendo Switch 2 lists an August 11, 2026 release date, Game Card...
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Begins Aug 28 — Switch 2 Included, Playable Campaign Mission 'Entrenched'
Activision and Infinity Ward will host an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 from August 28 to September 1, 2026, including Nintendo's Switch 2 and a...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts August 16, 2026: Oblivion Remastered Debuts at No. 1
Week of August 16, 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts roundup: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered tops the charts, Madden NFL 27 posts a strong debut, and...
Is Nintendo Losing Its Soul? Examining Remakes, Third-Party Partners, and the Shift from Wii U to Nintendo Switch
A report on whether Nintendo is 'losing its soul', reviewing the company's history with remakes, third-party collaborations, hardware transitions from Wii U to...
TCG Card Shop Simulator Console Release: OPNeon Games Brings Trading Card Store to Nintendo Switch and More
OPNeon Games' TCG Card Shop Simulator exits PC Early Access and launches on consoles, including Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, on September 15, 2026. Read about...
ARK: Survival Evolved Switch Official Servers to Sunset on August 31, 2026 — Studio Wildcard Confirms
Studio Wildcard will retire official servers for ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition on Nintendo Switch on August 31, 2026. Unofficial servers and...
Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC: Yasmine Debuts as Capcom Adds Four New Characters
Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC introduces four brand-new fighters — Yasmine, Arjun, Tifa, and Bosch — without new stages or World Tour integration. Read an...
Orbitals Multiplayer-Only Decision: Why Shapefarm Chose Two-Player Co-op
Orbitals developer Shapefarm and game director Jakob Lundgren explain why the game is strictly two-player co-op. Coverage includes the MinnMax interview, early...
The Keepsake Sea Expansion Revealed for Disney Dreamlight Valley — Captain Jack Sparrow Comes to the Valley
Gameloft announced The Keepsake Sea as the fourth paid expansion for Disney Dreamlight Valley at D23. Details include an October 2026 showcase, a Captain Jack Sparrow...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Window Confirmed at D23 — Coco World Revealed
Square Enix and The Walt Disney Company confirmed Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in late 2027 and revealed Pixar's Coco as the first new...
Why Dragon Quest 9 Went Nintendo DS: Yuji Horii on Local Wireless, Multiplayer, and Fan Backlash
Yuji Horii explains why Dragon Quest 9 was developed exclusively for Nintendo DS, highlighting local wireless features, four-player multiplayer, and the team’s...
Kingdom Hearts anime series announced at D23 — Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix partner with Disney
Disney has greenlit an original Kingdom Hearts anime series developed with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix. The series will air on Disney Channel and Disney+ following...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
A detailed overview of this week's Nintendo eShop update for North America, highlighting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, notable entries like...
Platonica Space Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed — Kamitsubaki Studio's Psychological Adventure Arrives August 27, 2026
Kamitsubaki Studio and creator Kazuhide Oka have confirmed a Nintendo Switch version of Platonica Space, a psychological space-exploration adventure arriving August...
Berry Bury Berry Nintendo Switch Release: Get Color Games Brings PC Hit to Consoles on August 20, 2026
Get Color Games is bringing its PC hit Berry Bury Berry to Nintendo Switch and other consoles on August 20, 2026. Read the official overview, release details, price,...
Kingdom Hearts Franchise Hits $1 Billion at Retail — Disney Confirms Milestone
Disney confirms the Kingdom Hearts franchise has surpassed $1 billion in retail revenue. Square Enix-developed series history, platform overview, and a paraphrased...
The Simpsons Hit & Run Return: Matt Groening Hints at Comeback During D23
At D23, Simpsons creator Matt Groening suggested The Simpsons: Hit & Run could 'come back in some form.' Here's what we know about the 2003 classic, its developer...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts August 15, 2026: Tomodachi Life Tops Weekly Rankings
Weekly Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 15, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream holds the top spot while The Lord of the Rings: War in the North...
Disney Dreamlight Valley The Keepsake Sea Expansion Revealed at D23 — Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire Collection Arrives August 19, 2026
Disney revealed The Keepsake Sea expansion for Disney Dreamlight Valley at D23, teased Jack Sparrow, announced Oogie Boogie and Lilo arrivals, and confirmed a Hannah...
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns — 40th Anniversary Remaster Heads to Nintendo Switch
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns marks the 40th anniversary of Cinemaware's classic with a rebuilt edition for Nintendo Switch featuring Retro, Classic, and...
Kingdom Hearts: The Series Announced at D23 — Nomura and Square Enix Bring New Anime to Disney+
Disney and Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts: The Series (working title) at D23. Developed with Tetsuya Nomura, the original anime will arrive on Disney+ and Disney...
Star Fox 100% Completion Guide for Nintendo Switch 2: Campaign, Challenge Mode, and Online Rewards
A practical, step-by-step guide to achieving 100% completion in Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2, covering Campaign medals, Challenge Mode, online battle rewards, and...
Kingdom Hearts IV Release Window Confirmed for Late 2027 — Coco World and Animated Series Revealed
Square Enix and Disney confirm Kingdom Hearts IV targeting Late 2027, reveal a Coco-based world and a Kingdom Hearts animated series for Disney Channel and Disney+....
Kingdom Hearts IV Release Date Confirmed: Launching Late 2027 on Switch 2 and All Platforms
Square Enix confirmed KINGDOM HEARTS IV will launch in late 2027 across all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch family and Switch 2. Pixar's Coco and a new...
Kingdom Hearts IV Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement at D23: Late 2027 Launch and Coco World Revealed
Square Enix confirms Kingdom Hearts IV for Nintendo Switch 2 at the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase, announcing a late 2027 release window and a Coco-inspired world,...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed for Late 2027 — New Anime Series and Switch 2 Launch Revealed at D23
Kingdom Hearts 4 receives a late 2027 release window with Pixar's Coco world confirmed, and Disney+ will host a new Kingdom Hearts anime series developed with Tetsuya...
The Simpsons Hit & Run Comeback? Matt Groening Says Original Game 'Coming Back in Some Form'
At a recent D23 panel, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening suggested The Simpsons Hit & Run could return in some form. Here’s what we know about the 2003 cult...
Animal Crossing Fruit Keychain Collection: Capsule Toys Arrive at Nintendo Stores in Japan (September 2026)
Nintendo launches the Animal Crossing Fruit Keychain Collection capsule toys with pre-sales at New Chitose Airport and Sapporo pop-up stores; nationwide release at...
Pokémon Pokopia Sales Surge Past 5 Million Copies on Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies worldwide on Nintendo platforms less than four months after launch, driven by a recent DLC release and ongoing content...
DK Challenge Physical Card Set: Nintendo Offers 39-Card Donkey Kong Reward for Switch Online Members (US, Limited-Time)
Nintendo has announced a limited-time offer for US Switch Online members: complete the DK Challenge by September 1, 2026 to redeem a printed 39-card Donkey Kong set....
Disney Dreamlight Valley The Keepsake Sea Expansion Revealed at D23: Oogie Boogie, Lilo, Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire Updates
At D23, Disney Dreamlight Valley's development team revealed The Keepsake Sea expansion, a Halloween event starring Oogie Boogie, a holiday Lilo update, and a Hannah...
Tower Dominion Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer Highlights Roguelike Tower Defense on eShop
Tower Dominion arrives on Nintendo Switch with a new launch trailer. Learn what the roguelike tower defense offers, its core systems, modes like Extended Mode, and how...
DK Challenge collectible cards: Nintendo rewards physical 39-card set for qualifying Switch players
Nintendo has announced a DK Challenge promotion awarding a physical 39-card collectible set and case to players who complete all challenges by September 1. Eligibility...
DK Challenge Physical Card Pack: Nintendo Rewards Switch 2 Players Who Finish All 39 Challenges
Nintendo will award a physical DK Challenge card pack to Switch 2 players who complete all 39 challenges in DK Challenge by September 1, 2026. Details on challenge...
OpenPete PC Port Brings Spyro the Dragon to Windows in v0.1.3
OpenPete v0.1.3 is an unofficial PC port of Spyro the Dragon developed by Amec and tyscorp, now available for Windows with widescreen, higher framerate, and...
DK Challenge Physical Card Set: Donkey Kong Bananza Rewards for Nintendo Switch 2 Players
Nintendo has announced a 39-card physical collectible set tied to the DK Challenge; only Nintendo Switch Online members on Nintendo Switch 2 who complete every mission...
AYANEO Pocket Advance Developer Special Edition Arrives for Emulation Developers
AYANEO has introduced a Developer Special Edition of the Pocket Advance handheld, aimed at creators building apps and frontends for its emulation-focused ecosystem....
Thimbleweed Park 2 funding: Ron Gilbert confirms wealthy outsider is backing sequel
Ron Gilbert says Thimbleweed Park 2 is being financed by a single anonymous backer after turning down crowdfunding and publisher deals; the sequel targets early 2028.
Disney Names Kingdom Hearts a 'Billion-Dollar' Franchise in Games Portfolio
Disney's Games Group identifies Kingdom Hearts as one of nine billion-dollar franchises. What that means for Square Enix, the series' history, and the broader games...
Donkey Kong Bananza DK Challenge: Claim the Limited 39-Card Set on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo is offering a physical 39-card collectible set to U.S. players who complete the Donkey Kong Bananza DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch 2.
Pokémon Pokopia Ships Over Five Million Units, The Pokémon Company Confirms for Nintendo Switch 2
The Pokémon Company says life-sim spinoff Pokémon Pokopia has shipped more than five million copies on Nintendo Switch 2. Details on the Expansion Pass and market...