Man Who Distributed Mario-Shaped Illegal Drugs Gets 6 Year Prison Sentence
Police said the pills "could be mistaken for candy"
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Resident Evil franchise tops 200 million sales amid record year for Capcom
Capcom’s latest financial results have revealed that Resident Evil Requiem helped the company sell more games than in any other 12-month period in its history.
BioShock creator says Nintendo Switch 2 proves gaming graphics are hitting "diminishing returns"
Ken Levine, creator of BioShock, recently used the Nintendo Switch 2 as an example while criticizing the gaming industry’s increasing obsession with graphical realism, arguing that the medium has reached a point of...
Connecticut man has been sentenced to six years in prison for distributing Mario-shaped meth pills
Everyone knows the jokes about Mario’s penchant for mushrooms being a secret drug addiction, but I didn’t think someone would take that literally. As spotted
Pokémon Winds and Waves get behind-the-scenes video of orchestral main theme recording
The Pokémon Company has uploaded a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of Winds and Waves’ main theme, performed by the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
Harvest Moon Makes Its Switch 2 Debut This September With 'Echoes of Teradea'
Also cropping up on Switch 1
Man arrested after making bomb threats against Nintendo HQ
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but a man in Japan was recently arrested after making bomb threats against Nintendo HQ in Kyoto, Japan. As reported
"His Legacy Will Live On In Every Accurately Emulated Spectrum" - Mark Woodmass, Creator Of The SpecEmu Emulator, Has Passed Away
Woodmass also made his own games
Real-Life Smart Glasses Are Being Added To 007 First Light Later This Year
Blending realities
Dusk Golem: Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake is heading much stronger in horror direction
Resident Evil insider Dusk Golem has shared a little more about what he has heard recently about the rumoured Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake over at Capcom. Golem says that the team is fully…
NHK Symphony Orchestra have recorded main theme for Pokemon Winds & Waves
The Pokemon Company has uploaded a behind the scenes video of the NHK Symphony Orchestra performing and recording the main theme for the upcoming Pokemon Winds & Waves for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Original Football Manager Creator Returns To The ZX Spectrum, Just In Time For The 2026 World Cup
'ZX Football Manager - The Legacy Collection' combines "Three flavours" of the classic game
Pokémon Winds & Waves' Main Theme Sounds Absolutely Gorgeous
An Audino delight
Listen To The Magnificent Pokémon Winds And Waves Main Theme | Nintendo Insider
The Pokémon Company International has shared a new video for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, in which the NHK Symphony Orchestra under conductor Daisuke
Pokemon Winds and Waves get official behind the scenes main theme recording video
A new video has just come online offering a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the main theme for Pokemon Winds and Waves. The track was performed by the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
3D platformer Garfield: Escape from Monday announced for Nintendo Switch
Microids, along with OSome Studio, today unveiled Garfield: Escape from Monday for Nintendo Switch. The game is due out on September 24, 2026.
Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition gets Law character trailer
Yet another character trailer has dropped for Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, and for today’s video, Bandai Namco is showing off Law. Law is a young man who’s with Cyslodia’s Bureau of Observation and is...
"The Cost Of That Error Is Roughly $15,000" - The Future Of The Panzer Fight Stick In Doubt
"I'd be lying if I said it wasn't on the table"
Japan: 27-year-old man arrested after threatening to bomb Nintendo headquarters
Nintendo and police have had to deal with a 27-year-old man who has been arrested after saying that he was going to blow up Nintendo’s headquarters. The individual sent various Nintendo employees…
Nintendo launches new Switch 2 bundles
Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Switch 2 bundle that includes one of three Switch 2 games. Starting next month, select retailers in the US will stock the
Capcom focussed on making sequels, remakes, ports for legendary franchises
Capcom has said in its recent financial report that it is focused on leveraging its vast amount of IPs. Whether that’s creating sequels, remakes or remasters or ports, Capcom plans to make use of all…
"We Will Continue To Pay Close Attention" - Level-5 Issues A Warning Against Piracy
"Thank you for respecting our work"
SEGA Atlus leaker: Persona 4 Revival will release same month as Persona 3 Reload, February 2027
A SEGA and Atlus leaker lolilolailo, who has been on the mark with leaks in recent times, has said that the long-awaited Persona 4 Revival is set to be released in the same month of Persona 3 Reload…
'Return To Blacktooth: A Head Over Heels Adventure' Is Getting An Amiga CD32 Version
CD32 pad support is coming to the Amiga version, too
Hacker Brings Wii Remote Support To The Dreamcast
Say hello to the Motecast
Absolum's Latest Patch Sees Full Cross-Play Support Join The Fight
You have my axbox
Capcom Continues To Demonstrate Why Its The Current Industry Darling
Another record year in sales and growth
Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery to receive Nintendo Switch 2 version
Spooky Spirit Shooting Gallery has been announced to receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by publisher Nippon Columbia. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game will release on August 6, 2026 in Japan.
Japanese Man Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up Nintendo HQ
A man has been arrested in Japan for threatening to blow up Nintendo’s headquarters. The 27-year old man was arrested on May 12th under suspicion of sending threatening letters to Nintendo, w…
Man Arrested After Reportedly Threatening To Blow Up Nintendo's HQ
"My plans cannot be thwarted"
Former Tekken Boss Establishes New Studio Under SNK Corporation
Legends never die
Katsuhiro Harada Founds New Studio With SNK
Following his departure from Bandai Namco, Katsuhiro Harada, the former chief of the Tekken series, has joined SNK. As announced by SNK, Harada has found VS Studio SNK, a new game development studi…
Arrest made after man threatens to blow up Nintendo's headquarters
Reports are emerging from Japan that a 27-year-old unemployed man has been arrested for threating to blow up Nintendo’s headquarters. Kyoto police made the arrest today, May 12.
Pokemon Deluxe Character Guide Announced For August 2026
The Pokemon Company has announced a special art book to celebrate the franchise’s 30th Anniversary. The Pokemon Deluxe Character Guide is set to go on sale from August 2026, and features 300 …
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Reveals August 2026 Kick-Off For Switch
"This is world-class football"
A Musical Road Trip Awaits You In Kalanoro On Nintendo Switch This Summer | Nintendo Insider
New Tales and Red Raketa Studio have announced that their colourful action-adventure game Kalanoro is in development for Nintendo Switch.
Pokémon And The National Trust Team Up For May Half Term Outdoor Activities | Nintendo Insider
The Pokémon Company International and the National Trust have partnered to launch Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails, inviting families from across England and
Solve Murder Cases In Last Night Last Call On Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Insider
Rogueside has announced that Last Night Last Call is in development for Nintendo Switch, which is a standalone sequel to Best Served Cold.
SEGA announces sales numbers for its biggest franchises last quarter
SEGA reported its financial results recently and while free-to-play and Games as a Service titles are being cut along with the shelving of the Super Game, Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio’s futures are…
US: Super Mario Galaxy Movie has now made $412.60M
There can be no denying that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been a smash hit with cinema goers as the latest domestic sales for the film in the United States has now reached a staggering $412.60M.
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Announced | Nintendo Insider
Nintendo has confirmed a release date for Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which is out in the coming months.
MercurySteam Suffers Layoffs As It Initiates "Workforce Adjustment Process" | Nintendo Insider
MercurySteam has announced that it has initiated a "workforce adjustment process," although it has not stated how many employees are impacted by the resulting
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam is latest to announce layoffs
People from the video game industry and being laid off from their jobs left right and centre these days. The latest studio to announced redundancy’s is the talented studio behind the well-received…
The Player Who Can’t Level Up Out On Nintendo Switch 2 Next Year | Nintendo Insider
Smilegate and Tripearl Games have announced that The Player Who Can’t Level Up is in development for Nintendo Switch 2.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater will have a physical version on Nintendo Switch
Today, Red Art Games announced that it’s preparing a physical version of Monster Crown: Sin Eater for Nintendo Switch. It’s due out on September 3, 2026 in Europe.
Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide Announced | Nintendo Insider
The Pokémon Company International has revealed the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide, a 336-page hardcover tome that will celebrate 30 years of the brand's
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam faces layoffs
In a post on LinkedIn today, Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam has revealed that it will be suffering from layoffs in the immediate future. As the company
New Mother 3 merchandise includes summer apparel and magnet plushes
A new line of Mother 3 products is coming soon to the Hobonichi web store, including clothing and practical items for the summer as well as a new wave of
Farming Simulator gains ModHub on Nintendo Switch 2, over 4,000 mods available
Farming Simulator just got mods on Nintendo Switch 2 with the ModHub - here's everything you need to know.
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Receives Baby Wolf Plush Pre-Order Bonus | Nintendo Insider
Natsume has confirmed a release date for Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, which is coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada has founded a new studio under SNK
In a real monkey’s paw moment for fighting game fans, SNK has announced that former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada has formed a new studio under its leadership.
"A Difficult And Painful Situation" - Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Suffers Layoffs
"There is no easy way to share this kind of news"
Absolum has just received cross-play support
Publisher Dotemu has just announced a very special addition to its game, Absolum. In an update that is now available for players, the game now supports full cross-play, including on Nintendo Switch!
ModHub Comes To Farming Simulator: Signature Edition On Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Insider
Giants Software has announced that it has introduced support for ModHub in Farming Simulator: Signature Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.
Tekken legend Katsuhiro Harada joins SNK’s new studio
SNK today announced the establishment of VS Studio SNK, a newly founded game development studio led by industry veteran Katsuhiro Harada. SNK has invested in the studio, bringing it into the group as…
Wanderstop physical release on the way to Nintendo Switch 2
iam8bit, Ivy Road, and Annapurna Interactive have announced a new physical release for Wanderstop on Nintendo Switch 2. The game is due out in boxed form on August 28, 2026.
Become the legendary archaeologist in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – News – Nintendo Official Site
The year is 1937. Sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them—Indiana Jones™.
Random: Nintendo Once Sent WWE's Cody Rhodes A "Cease And Desist"
"I live for that s***"