Why Metal Gear Solid's Vertical Box Art Was a Brilliant Marketing Move
A look at Metal Gear Solid's unusual Japanese box art, Hideo Kojima's explanation for the vertical title treatment, and how Konami's 1998 PlayStation release used...
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Nintendo Switch eShop Charts (Week of September 5, 2026): Tomodachi Life Continues Dominance
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 5, 2026 show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream holding strong at number one with nearly eight million...
Star Racer Nintendo Switch Launch: Retro-Inspired Combat Racer with Grant Kirkhope Soundtrack
Star Racer from Whatnot Games and Crossbridge Games launches on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer and original score by Grant Kirkhope. Read an in-depth look at...
Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Path Controversy: Third-Party Re-releases Draw Backlash
Players and industry watchers are criticizing several third-party re-releases on Nintendo Switch 2 for lacking upgrade paths and save-transfer options. Our analysis...
Nintendo Direct September 2024: Zelda Direct Confirmed — What’s Verified and What’s Rumor
Nintendo has scheduled two September Directs, including a 30-minute Zelda-focused presentation. Here’s what is confirmed, what’s reported as leaks, and what remains...
Infendo Radio Episode 823: Switch 2 visual upgrades, NSO additions, and Pokémon Wildcard discussed
Episode 823 of Infendo Radio breaks down recent Nintendo news, including reports about Switch 2 visual upgrades, new NSO additions, and a Pokémon TCG movie.
Elden Ring Switch 2 Performance: Digital Foundry Says Delay Improved Tarnished Edition
Digital Foundry's analysis finds the delayed Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 benefits from performance work, delivering improved load times and a...
Mega Man: Dual Override — Capcom Reveals Switch 2 Release, New Override System, and Gamescom 2026 Insights
Capcom discusses Mega Man: Dual Override development, Switch 2 release window (2027), new Override system, custom chips, 2.5D visuals, and music by Junko Karashima...
Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Release Date and Editions Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII: Revelation launches April 8, 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2 with multiple physical and digital editions, collector's items, and...
The Wolf Among Us Remaster Coming to Nintendo Switch: Telltale’s October 29 Release and Visual Overhaul
Telltale's The Wolf Among Us Remaster launches on October 29, 2026 for Nintendo Switch platforms. Read our Gamescom preview covering engine choices, graphical...
MegaGum for Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed by N-Zone, Targeting 2027 Release
N-Zone has confirmed MegaGum, a 3D action-adventure platformer, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read a concise breakdown of gameplay, story, co-op features,...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launch — Capcom Releases Final Trailer as New Action Title Arrives on Nintendo Switch
Capcom has released a final launch trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword as the game arrives on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch. Read our overview of...
Astonishia Story Remake Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date Set for February 11, 2027
NIS America and Purple have announced the Astonishia Story remake for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, arriving February 11, 2027, with enhanced visuals,...
NIS America Confirms The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in 2027
NIS America will release The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in the West in 2027. The hand-drawn fairytale...
Breath of the Wild Vinyl Release: Nintendo and Laced Records Launch Limited-Edition Double LP and 8-LP Box Set
Nintendo and Laced Records release collectible vinyl editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack, including a 34-track double LP and a newly...
NBA 2K27 Nintendo Switch: Visual Concepts' Deep Dive into The City, MyCAREER and MyTEAM
An authoritative overview of NBA 2K27 on Nintendo Switch from Visual Concepts and 2K, detailing The City, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, ProPLAY mechanics, and online requirements.
Metal Canary Wii Port Confirmed for Canal 3 Expo — NaiAdventure Brings Dreamcast Shmup to Nintendo Wii
Brazilian homebrew studio NaiAdventure is bringing Metal Canary, a vertically-scrolling shmup originally developed for Dreamcast emulation, to the Nintendo Wii with a...
Monolith Soft Linked to Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake After Elkjøp Listing Sparks Rumors
A retail listing briefly named Monolith Soft as the developer of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Captures from Notebook Check and Nintendo Life surfaced...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation State of Play: Gameplay, FITS System, Highwind and April 8 2027 Release
Square Enix showcased nearly ten minutes of Final Fantasy VII Revelation gameplay in Sony’s State of Play, detailing FITS roles, Highwind navigation, new areas like...
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 Review — Team Ninja Port Struggles Despite Strong Combat
A detailed look at Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Examines Team Ninja's combat design, Soulslike mechanics, Morale Rank systems, and...
Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 Technical Analysis: Digital Foundry Breaks Down Frame Rate and Resolution
Digital Foundry's technical analysis of Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2 details dynamic resolution, frame-rate behavior, graphical parity with last-gen consoles, and...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Nintendo Switch Release Date, Features, and Developer Details
Konami reveals Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse for Nintendo Switch, developed with Evil Empire and Motion Twin. Get the October 15, 2026 release date, key features, and...
Sega Vs Capcom Fan Game Shut Down After Capcom Copyright Action — 4CYDE Studios Responds
4CYDE Studios says its PC fan fighter Sega Vs Capcom has been closed after using Capcom characters. Developer reaction, industry commentary from Hidetoshi Ishizawa,...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Confirmed for September 2026 — Two Nintendo Direct Presentations Announced
Nintendo Today reports two back-to-back Nintendo Direct presentations in September 2026, including a 30-minute The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and a...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Confirmed — Nintendo Schedules Back-to-Back Nintendo Directs
Nintendo announced two back-to-back presentations via the Nintendo Today app: a The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Sept. 8, 2026, followed by a general...
Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Confirmed: Nintendo Announces Two September Nintendo Direct Presentations
Nintendo has scheduled a 30-minute The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on 8 September and a 45-minute standard Nintendo Direct on 9 September, followed by a...
Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 8–9 September
Nintendo has scheduled a The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct for 8 September and a wider Nintendo Direct for 9 September, including times and runtimes.
Nintendo Direct Sept 2026: Two Presentations Confirmed — Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and General Nintendo Direct
Nintendo of America confirms two Nintendo Direct presentations for Sept 8 and Sept 9, 2026, including a special The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. Times,...
Nintendo Direct September 9 Confirmed: Times, Duration and What Nintendo Has Teased
Nintendo has scheduled a new Nintendo Direct for September 9. Read confirmed broadcast times, duration, and how the Zelda 40th anniversary presentation ties into the...
Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Confirmed for September 8 — Nintendo Schedules 30-Minute Presentation
Nintendo has announced a special Nintendo Direct for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary on September 8. Read the full broadcast times, expected focus on the Ocarina...
Sakura Wars 6: Creator Oji Hiroi Says He Has a Story Ready for a New Sequel
Sakura Wars creator Oji Hiroi revealed at Sega Universe Playground that he still has a plot for a numbered 'Sakura Wars 6' and would make the game if given the...
Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders Now Live on Nintendo eShop
Arc System Works and Unite Plus open Nintendo eShop pre-orders for Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow on Nintendo Switch, detailing pre-order bonuses, core systems, and...
Jaleco Sports Faceoffs on Nintendo Switch: Rock It Games Launches Classic NES/SNES Sports Collection
Rock It Games has launched Jaleco Sports Faceoffs for Nintendo Switch, a retro compilation of NES and SNES sports titles including Pro Sport Hockey, USA Ice Hockey,...
The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas on Nintendo Switch — New Gameplay Trailer Details and September 18, 2026 Release
Outright Games and Casual Brothers revealed a gameplay trailer for The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas on Nintendo Switch. Read verified details on levels, gadgets, local...
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
SEGA and Two Point Studios confirm Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection for Nintendo Switch 2 with digital and physical release dates, DLC list, and upgrade...
Nintendo Switch eShop 'Malformed Request' Error: What It Means and How to Troubleshoot
Clear, expert guidance on resolving 'malformed request' errors in the Nintendo Switch eShop, with verified background on the Switch platform, eShop history, and...
The Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2: Yigsoft Says No Tradeoffs Ahead of September 29, 2026 Release
Yigsoft details the development approach for The Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, describing a rebuild from the PC version to avoid the compromises made on...
LEGO PlayStation Release Date: Sony x LEGO 1,911-Piece Console Set Launches in October
Sony and LEGO have revealed the LEGO PlayStation set: a 1,911-piece, 18+ collectible modeled on the original PlayStation. Available to LEGO Insiders October 1 and on...
Ravenous Greed on Nintendo Switch: Lillymo Games Reveals Game Boy-Style Green Series Entry for Early 2027
Lillymo Games announces Ravenous Greed for Nintendo Switch, a Game Boy‑inspired platformer/shmup/rhythm hybrid arriving early 2027 as the first Green Series title.
Next Metal Gear Collection Rumor: Will Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid V Join a New Remaster?
Konami has not confirmed a new Metal Gear Collection, but VGC journalist Jordan Miller said he was told PlatinumGames' Metal Gear Rising Revengeance and Metal Gear...
Fallout Pinball Machine Pre-Orders Live: Stern Pinball Reveals Models, Prices, and Features
Stern Pinball has opened pre-orders for its official Fallout pinball machine. Read verified details on models, pricing, playfield features, licensed artwork, and how...
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake Review: Falcom Rebuilds Liberl for Modern Audiences
A journalist's analysis of Falcom's Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter remake: modernized visuals, reworked combat, localization updates, and how the Liberl arc holds up...
Sunlit Severs Ties with KandoWontu Over AI-Driven Star Fox EX PC Port
Star Fox modder Sunlit announces end of collaboration with KandoWontu amid disagreement over an AI-assisted PC port of fan-made Star Fox EX. Details on the dispute,...
Fate/EXTRA Record Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC — January 28, 2027
Aniplex and developers Meteorise and TYPE-MOON confirm the release date for the Fate/EXTRA Record remake on January 28, 2027, with physical and digital editions for...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger DLC “A Hero’s Eternal Legacy” Announced — 2027 Release Window
Bandai Namco has announced 'A Hero’s Eternal Legacy', a post-story DLC expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger. The expansion, which adds new Digimon and follows a...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Switch 2 Release Confirmed for April 2027 — Complete Edition Details and Collector's Packs
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII Revelation for Nintendo Switch 2 in April 2027. Learn about the Game-Key Card retail format, Japan-only Complete Edition priced...
Pokemon Magic Hour Illusion: Pokémon Center Japan Reveals Zoroark Halloween Merch Launching September 12, 2026
The Pokémon Company has announced 'Pokemon Magic Hour Illusion,' a Halloween-themed merchandise line for Pokémon Center Japan centered on Zoroark and a candy-forest...
The Art of Splatoon 3 Release Date: Dark Horse Comics Announces US Launch for December 1, 2026
Dark Horse Comics will release The Art of Splatoon 3 in the US on December 1, 2026. The 400+ page hardcover celebrates Nintendo's Splatoon 3 on the Nintendo Switch...
Japan Weekly Game Sales Aug 24, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Chart Across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Famitsu's expanded Japanese software sales for the week of August 24, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition debuts strong on Nintendo Switch...
Paper Mario (Nintendo 64) Soundtrack: 148 Tracks Added to Nintendo Music App
Nintendo Music adds 148 tracks from the original Paper Mario (2000) for Nintendo 64, offering 4 hours and 29 minutes of music across curated playlists and web playback...
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Version Confirmed as Capcom Reveals Ascendance Expansion Trailer
Capcom confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for the Switch 2 and shared the first trailer for the massive expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, due...
Square Enix Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup: Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts highlights
Square Enix has revealed its full Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup, featuring new and returning entries from Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts. Read which...
Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Now on Nintendo Switch eShop — Free 5-Hour Preview Ahead of October 22, 2026 Launch
Square Enix has released a free demo for Final Fantasy Resonance on the Nintendo Switch eShop and other platforms. The demo covers the game's first chapter—around five...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Release Date Confirmed for April 8, 2027 — Square Enix Announces Switch 2 Version
Square Enix has set the release date for Final Fantasy VII Revelation — the concluding chapter of the remake trilogy — for April 8, 2027, and detailed physical and...
Paper Mario Nintendo Music Album Added to Nintendo Switch Online: N64 Soundtrack Now Streaming
Nintendo has added the Nintendo 64 Paper Mario soundtrack to the Nintendo Music service on Nintendo Switch Online. Learn how to access the 148-track album, composer...
Meowscarada 7★ Tera Raid Event Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — Details, Dates, and Rewards
The Pokémon Company has launched a time-limited 7★ Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Grass Tera Meowscarada with the Mightiest Mark. Event runs...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Release Date Confirmed for Switch and Switch 2 — 'Monster Wrangler' Trailer Breakdown
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World launches for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on December 3, 2026. New Monster Wrangler trailer shown during...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Switch 2 Release — Square Enix Reveals 'Monster Wrangler' Trailer
Square Enix releases the 'Monster Wrangler' trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World ahead of its December 3, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2....
Final Fantasy Resonance demo arrives on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Square Enix releases a free Final Fantasy Resonance demo on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Demo includes first chapter, save carryover, and details...
Escape From Ever After Nintendo Switch Physical Release Confirmed by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games partners with Sleepy Castle Studio, Wing-It Creative, and HypeTrain Digital to publish a 4,000-unit physical release of Escape From Ever After for...