RetroAchievements MiSTer FPGA Hardcore Support Arrives for NES
RetroAchievements support for MiSTer FPGA has advanced: developer Odelot has added RetroAchievements to multiple MiSTer cores and NES now supports hardcore...
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RetroAchievements on MiSTer FPGA: Odelot Adds Achievement Support for NES, SNES, N64 and More
Odelot has forked MiSTer FPGA cores to add RetroAchievements support for classic systems including NES, SNES, Genesis, N64 and PSX. At present the implementation...
Discovery 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch: Sandbox Builder with Demo Now on eShop
Discovery 2 arrives on Nintendo Switch with a demo now live in Europe and Australia, a US demo coming April 30, a $7.99 launch price and a 20% discount through April...
Pragmata Sales Milestone: Capcom's Pragmata Sells One Million Units in Two Days
Capcom's new sci-fi IP Pragmata has sold over one million units worldwide within two days of launch, with the developer citing a free demo and a Switch 2 release as...
Pragmata Surpasses One Million Sales in Two Days — Capcom Confirms Milestone
Capcom confirms Pragmata sold over one million units in two days. The press release highlights the role of younger developers on the project and leaves platform...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Release Timing and Nintendo's Approach to Launch Windows
Analysis of reports about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo's release practices, and how the company times games for Switch and the eShop.
The Legend of Zelda Movie Link Reveal: Gyula Pados' Instagram Post Shows Master Sword
Cinematographer Gyula Pados briefly posted images of Link with his shield and the Master Sword, then removed them. Read verified context on the film, franchise...
Commodore 64 Ultimate firmware policy change: no FPGA lockdown, free experimentation but no warranty support for modded units
Commodore International reversed plans to lock down C64 Ultimate FPGA firmware. The company released a firmware update adding USB mouse support and clarified it will...
Commodore 64 Ultimate Firmware Update: Commodore Locks FPGA Firmware to Block Third-Party Patches
Commodore International issued a firmware update for the Commodore 64 Ultimate and announced a firmware lock to prevent unsupported third-party FPGA patches; details...
Pure Nintendo Podcast: Tomodachi Life and Pragmata Discussed by Hosts
Recap of the Pure Nintendo Podcast episode covering Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Super Mario Galaxy movie follow-up, and Pure Nintendo Magazine updates for Nintendo fans.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops UK Charts — GfK Reports Switch Debut at No. 1
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuts at number one on the UK boxed charts compiled by GfK, outpacing Capcom's Pragmata and reshuffling the weekly top 40.
Vintage Computer Festival East Bomb Threat Interrupts Retro Computing Panel at InfoAge Museum
A bomb threat forced evacuation of a retro computing panel at Vintage Computer Festival East in New Jersey, halting a livestream hosted by AmigaBill. Organizers...
Zelda Movie Clipboard Image: Gyula Pados' Deleted Instagram Offers First Look at Link
A deleted Instagram post from cinematographer Gyula Pados circulated online, showing a clipboard image that may offer an early look at Link from The Legend of Zelda...
The Legend of Zelda movie artwork surfaces as cinematographer Gyula Pados shares image
New artwork for The Legend of Zelda movie appears after cinematographer Gyula Pados posted a shot of Link to Instagram. The film, directed by Wes Ball and produced by...
Nintendo Switch eShop Deals: Team Sonic Racing, The Plucky Squire, TMNT Discounts Now Live
A roundup of the latest Nintendo Switch eShop deals in North America, highlighting price drops on Team Sonic Racing, The Plucky Squire, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:...
The Legend of Zelda live-action movie: Gyula Pados Shares Clapper Photo Showing Link Artwork
Cinematographer Gyula Pados posted a set photo of a clapperboard featuring Link artwork for The Legend of Zelda live-action movie. Production context, franchise...
The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest (Nintendo Switch) — A Tightly Paced Metroidvania-Lite
A concise, authoritative look at The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest on Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes gameplay systems, map design, boss difficulty, pixel-art...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Final DLC: Future Saga Chapter 4 Release Date Confirmed for July 8, 2026
Bandai Namco has released the trailer and confirmed the release date for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's final DLC, Future Saga Chapter 4, and announced Dragon Ball...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Confirmed for 2027 — Future Saga Chapter 4 DLC Arrives Summer 2026
Bandai Namco confirms Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 for Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027 and announces the final Xenoverse 2 DLC, Future Saga Chapter 4, for Summer...
Future Saga Chapter 4: Final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Coming This Summer
Bandai Namco and Dimps confirm Future Saga Chapter 4 as the final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, arriving on all platforms this summer with a new trailer and full...
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero — Bandai Namco Unveils Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC for Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco has revealed the Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, adding 30 characters, four new stages, a new game mode, and a survival mode...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC — Skips Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco revealed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 (announced as Dragon Ball Age 1000) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2027. The sequel follows Dragon Ball...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Future Saga Chapter 4 DLC Confirmed by Bandai Namco — Nintendo Switch Support Winds Down
Bandai Namco has announced Future Saga Chapter 4, the final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Learn about the teaser reveal during Dragon Ball Power Hour, the summer...
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC Announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Bandai Namco confirms Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero arriving this summer with 30+ fighters, new stages, and a Survival Mode heading to...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream UK Launch Reportedly 36% Bigger Than Pokemon Pokopia, Says Christopher Dring
UK games journalist Christopher Dring reports the physical UK launch of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream outpaced Pokemon Pokopia by 36%. Context on the franchise,...
Nintendo maintenance schedule April 2026: Switch and Switch 2 downtime for DLC and virtual game cards
Nintendo published its maintenance schedule for the week of April 26, 2026, listing short service windows that will affect downloadable content and virtual game card...
Pokémon Pokopia Bulbasaur Jump Rope Event on Nintendo Switch 2 — Dates, Rules, and Multiplayer Details
Everything developers and players need to know about the Bulbasaur jump rope event in Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2: event dates, how to play, multiplayer...
007 First Light Nintendo Switch 2: IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Reveal Title Sequence Featuring Lana Del Rey
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the cinematic title sequence for 007 First Light, featuring a Lana Del Rey title song co-written with composer David...
9 R.I.P Sequel Nintendo Switch: Idea Factory International Shares Opening Movie Ahead of 2026 Release
Idea Factory International has released the opening movie for 9 R.I.P Sequel, a visual novel coming to Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop worldwide in 2026. Read...
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for 21 April 2026
Arcade Crew's DICE Awards-nominated Drop Duchy: Complete Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on 21 April 2026, bundling The North and The Tribe DLC.
Famitsu Review Scores April 19 2026: Tomodachi Life, Life is Strange, Opus, UFO 50 and More
Weekly Famitsu review roundup for April 19, 2026, summarizing scores for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Life is Strange: Reunion, Opus: Prism Peak, UFO 50 and other...
Nintendo Switch eShop File Sizes Roundup: Switch 2 and Switch Game Downloads
A regional eShop roundup of Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game file sizes, including Vampire Crawlers and Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta. Sourced from...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts (Week of April 19, 2026): Pokemon Pokopia Tops Rankings as Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata Break Out
Weekly breakdown of the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for April 19, 2026, highlighting top-selling games including Pokemon Pokopia, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and Pragmata.
Metal Slug Reboot Teased as SNK Marks 30th Anniversary
SNK celebrates 30 years of Metal Slug with a retrospective video and a 'Mission Reboot' teaser. The run-and-gun franchise remains available on the Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Switch eShop Releases (Week of April 23, 2026): Kingdom’s Return, Moomintroll, MotoGP 26
A complete roundup of Nintendo's updated Japanese eShop release schedule for Switch and Switch 2 for the week of April 23, 2026, highlighting Kingdom’s Return,...
Pokemon Champions Season M-1: Best Pokémon for Singles and Doubles (Garchomp, Mega Charizard Y, Primarina)
A professional breakdown of the top Pokémon in Pokemon Champions Season M-1, covering both Singles and Doubles metas, viable movesets, and how the format’s...
Iron Galaxy Layoffs Confirmed After Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Release
Iron Galaxy Studios confirms another round of layoffs after contributing to Metroid Prime Remastered and releasing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Details and context on...
Longest Gaming Session: How Players Lose Track of Time on Nintendo Switch and Beyond
Community responses on longest gaming sessions, highlighting player experiences with titles like Tears of the Kingdom, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Halo 3: ODST and Donkey...
Pokémon Pokopia Bulbasaur Jump Rope Contest: Limited-Time Event Rewards and Details
The Pokémon Company launches a limited-time Bulbasaur Jump Rope Contest in Pokémon Pokopia through April 26. Read the reward tiers, event schedule, and how this fits...
Super Mario-kun Final Arc Report: Viz Media’s Super Mario Manga Mania and Nintendo Crossovers
Coverage of reports that Super Mario-kun may have entered a final arc, background on the long-running manga (1990–), Viz Media's Super Mario Manga Mania release, and...
Bayonetta 3 Multiverse Explained: Hideki Kamiya Clarifies Series Timeline
Hideki Kamiya explains how the multiverse concept has been present across Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2 and Bayonetta 3, and clarifies the series’ ending. Developer and...
Neo Geo+ replica: Plaion, SNK and Furrtek on hardware ‘reincarnation’ and accuracy
Plaion’s Neo Geo+ replica promises non-emulated hardware recreated with newly manufactured chips. FPGA specialists Jotego and Furrtek are reportedly involved; experts...
Neo Geo+ replica: Plaion and SNK partnership rekindles debate over FPGA, ASIC and accuracy
Plaion's Neo Geo+ replica project, reportedly using newly manufactured chips and involving FPGA specialists, has divided retro hardware experts over accuracy,...
Pragmata graphics comparison: Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5 vs Xbox Series S/X
Technical comparison of Pragmata across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. Analysis of graphical trade-offs, developer changes, and platform...
Overwatch on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Switch 2 Port Delivers Handheld Upgrade but Docked Falls Short
A developer-facing review of Overwatch on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch legacy, technical performance on Switch 2 versus PS5,...
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme Nintendo Switch Release Date — June 25, 2026
Smokoko brings RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme to Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026, with local split-screen for up to four players, cross-mode support, and a launch...
Tomodachi Life Music Arrives on Nintendo Music App for Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added ten tracks from Tomodachi Life to the Nintendo Music app for Nintendo Switch Online members on iOS and Android. Learn what’s included and the game's...
Tomodachi Life Pokémon Pixel Art: Players Recreate Pikachu on Nintendo 3DS
Players are creating pixel-art Pokémon pets and even a Pikachu Mii in Tomodachi Life on Nintendo 3DS. Coverage of the community creativity, game background, and...
Rayman Remake Progressing Well at Ubisoft Montpellier, Journalist Reports
Journalist Tom Henderson says a Rayman remake is progressing well at Ubisoft's French studio Montpellier. Here’s the verified context on Rayman’s platform history,...
Call of Duty movie set in Modern Warfare universe — release date confirmed for 30 June 2028
Director Peter Berg confirms the Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe and is scheduled to launch on 30 June 2028. Modern Warfare 4 will arrive...
Call of Duty movie confirmed for June 30, 2028 — Paramount, Pete Berg and Taylor Sheridan attached
Paramount has set a June 30, 2028 theatrical release for the Call of Duty movie. Director Pete Berg and writer Taylor Sheridan are leading the project amid Microsoft’s...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts April 18 2026: Tomodachi Life Tops Weekly Rankings
Weekly breakdown of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for April 18, 2026, highlighting Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at #1 and top download-only releases.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Demo Now on Nintendo Switch eShop and Steam
Dotemu has released a free demo for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion on Nintendo Switch eShop and Steam. Try nine playable heroes, two levels, and local co-op.
Dosa Divas Launch Trailer Released — Outerloop Games' Narrative Turn-Based RPG Arrives on Nintendo Switch
Outerloop Games has released the launch trailer for Dosa Divas, a narrative turn-based RPG now available digitally on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Read a...
Bandai Namco Nintendo Switch 2 Sale: Dragon Ball, Ni no Kuni, Freedom Wars Discounts (April 2026)
Bandai Namco launches a multi-platform eShop sale across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with discounts on Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Ni no Kuni, Freedom Wars...
Ranking Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs: Best to Worst 'Switch 2 Edition' Updates
An authoritative ranking of major Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade packs — from Super Mario Party Jamboree to Kirby and the Forgotten Land — with developer context and...
Resident Evil Requiem Mercenaries Mode Tease: Dataminer Finds Music Files Ahead of May Minigame Update
Capcom and director Koshi Nakanishi have teased a May minigame update for Resident Evil Requiem on Nintendo Switch 2. Dataminer findings and recent updates summarized.
Resident Evil Requiem Mercenaries Mode Rumor: Datamine Finds New Music Ahead of May Minigame
A datamine shared on social media uncovered new music files in Resident Evil Requiem, fueling speculation that a Mercenaries-style minigame teased for May could be...
Dotemu Nintendo eShop Sale: Switch and Switch 2 Discounts on Absolum, Streets of Rage 4, Shredder’s Revenge
Dotemu has launched an April 2026 Nintendo eShop sale across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, discounting Absolum, Streets of Rage 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja...
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Soundtrack Added to Nintendo Music — 10 Tracks From the New Switch Entry
Nintendo has added ten tracks from Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream to Nintendo Music. Read the full tracklist and what the new Switch entry changes for Mii...