How the 2020 Sonic Movie Rescued the Franchise: Takashi Iizuka on Sonic's Revival
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka says the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog film was the turning point that saved the franchise. A look at how Sega's games, films, and platform...
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Retroid Pocket Duo Lite+ Launch Prompts Cancellation and Exchange Program for Early Pre-orders
Retroid introduces the upgraded Pocket Duo Lite+ with Dragonwing Q-7790 CPU, offers pre-order exchange and return program for early Pocket Duo Lite buyers ahead of...
Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle €199.99: European Release on October 29, 2026
Nintendo is offering a discounted Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle in Europe for €199.99, released October 29, 2026. Read verified details on the bundle,...
Takashi Iizuka Says He Fought to Save Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise — What That Means for Games and Switch Releases
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka told media at Tokyo Game Show he fought inside Sega to keep the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise alive. The article reviews Iizuka's...
Sonic Pico Park release date: Sega confirms Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop launch on 12 November 2026
Sega and TECOPARK's Sonic Pico Park — a Sonic-licensed take on the indie hit Pico Park — arrives digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2...
Neo Geo AES+ Delay Explained: Plaion’s Ben Jones Details Flash Chip Shortage and Nearly Canceled Relaunch
Plaion and SNK’s Neo Geo AES+ modern remake was delayed almost a year after a Parallel NOR flash shortage. Plaion hardware director Ben Jones outlines the Taiwan...
Neo Geo AES+ Delay Explained: Plaion Details Parallel NOR Flash Shortage and Serial NOR Workaround
Plaion and SNK's Neo Geo AES+ modern remake was delayed nearly a year after a Parallel NOR flash shortage. Plaion hardware lead Ben Jones explains the procurement...
Nintendo at PAX Aus 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup and Demo Schedule Revealed
Nintendo confirms presence at PAX Aus 2026 with a Nintendo Switch 2-focused booth featuring Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Pokémon...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Automatic Level-Up System Added in Response to Player Feedback
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms an automatic level-up option in Final Fantasy VII Revelation to help players skip side content and remain on recommended...
Flamecraft Nintendo Switch Release: Monster Couch’s Cozy Strategy Game Gets Launch Trailer
Flamecraft from Wingspan developer Monster Couch is now available on Nintendo Switch. Read about its gameplay, crossplay multiplayer, narrated tutorial by Becca Scott,...
Astronaut Pikachu: Pokémon Company and ESA Team Up for World Space Week 2026
The Pokémon Company partnered with the European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026, sending an astronaut Pikachu plush on Sophie Adenot's April–June mission and...
Ocarina of Time Map Revealed: Nintendo Shares New Hyrule Artwork Ahead of Switch 2 Release
Nintendo has shared new map artwork for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ahead of the Switch 2 release. Read our breakdown comparing the new map to the original...
Pokemon Ruby Sapphire Emerald Switch Release Rumors Intensify After Official Tweet
Fans noticed a high-resolution clip of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire posted by the official Pokémon account, sparking renewed discussion about potential Game Boy Advance-era...
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Nintendo Switch 2 Release — Capcom Confirms October 9 Launch, Hard Mode, and Switch 2 Build Details
Capcom confirms Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9, 2026. Read verified details on the expansion, Hard Mode, RE Engine...
VITURE Mobile Dock Mini Review: Portable Nintendo Switch Accessory for XR Glasses
Hands-on look at the VITURE Mobile Dock Mini — a compact dock for VITURE XR glasses that connects to Nintendo Switch consoles. Battery, size, accessories, and value...
RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Nintendo Switch 2 — Jagex’s Open-World Survival Spin-Off Arrives Sept. 15, 2026
A detailed look at RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Nintendo Switch 2. Developer and publisher Jagex brings its open-world action survival spin-off to consoles after a year...
Pikachu in Space: Pokémon Company and ESA Team Up for World Space Week 2026
The Pokémon Company partners with the European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026. French astronaut Sophie Adenot took a special Pikachu plush into orbit on a...
Takashi Iizuka on Sonic Frontiers: Why the Open-Zone Experiment Shaped the Future of Sonic
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka tells 4Gamer that Sonic Frontiers' open-zone design was a decisive experiment for the franchise. Read the developer perspective, context...
Splatoon Raiders No DLC: Producer Seita Inoue Confirms No Post-Launch Content for Nintendo Switch Spinoff
Splatoon Raiders producer Seita Inoue tells Famitsu the Nintendo Switch spinoff was built as a complete experience and will not receive DLC or balance-changing...
Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch Preview — Atlantis Studio’s Asymmetrical Horror Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 This October
Hands-on preview of Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch from Atlantis Studio at Gamescom. Read about the asymmetrical co-op mechanics, Switch 2-exclusive features, developer...
Persona 4 Revival Nintendo Switch 2: Aika Nakamura, Location Episodes, and New Vocal Tracks
Atlus' Persona 4 Revival broadcast detailed new character integrations, Location Episodes, and updated vocal arrangements for the soundtrack ahead of the game's...
House Flipper 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Features: Sakura DLC, Sandbox Mode, and mod.io Support
House Flipper 2 from Frozen District arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 15 October 2026 with Sakura DLC, Sandbox and Story modes, and mod.io sharing—everything Nintendo...
007 First Light Switch 2 Port Delayed to March 2027 as IO Interactive Prioritizes Performance
IO Interactive has pushed the Nintendo Switch 2 release of 007 First Light to March 2027, citing performance and polish. Read verified details on the delay, technical...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation automatic leveling option detailed by director Naoki Hamaguchi
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms an optional automatic leveling feature to help players skip grinding. Release date, platform, and...
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Nintendo Switch Rumor: Official Pokemon Times Post Sparks Discussion
An official Pokemon Times post on X has renewed discussion about Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire possibly appearing on Nintendo Switch. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s not,...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo Arrives October 1 — Full Game Launches October 15
Konami will release a playable demo of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on October 1, covering the opening chapter with progress transferable to the full release on...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Release Date and Auto-Level Feature Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on April 8, 2027, and introduces an optional auto-level feature to reduce grinding, director Naoki Hamaguchi...
Pokémon ESA Collaboration: Pikachu Plush Spends 67 Days on ISS Ahead of World Space Week Exhibitions
The Pokémon Company and European Space Agency partnered to send a Pikachu plush to the International Space Station for 67 days. Exhibitions and a Pokémon GO event will...
Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered Demo Arrives September 24 Ahead of October 1 Release
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force launch a demo for Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered on September 24 ahead of the full October 1 release on PS5, Xbox Series, PC...
Blaze Confirms Evercade Leak: The Last Ninja & James Pond Collections Arrive on Evercade December 4
Blaze has confirmed retail leaks for two upcoming Evercade compilations: The Last Ninja & IK Collection and The James Pond Collection. Pre-orders are live and both...
Evercade December Releases Leak: The Last Ninja & IK Collection and The James Pond Collection Reported
A retailer listing spotted by Total Video Games suggests two Evercade compilations — The Last Ninja & IK Collection and The James Pond Collection — may arrive...
Evercade The Last Ninja & IK Collection Leak Suggests December 4 Release
A retail listing spotted online suggests Evercade may receive The Last Ninja & IK Collection and The James Pond Collection on December 4. Details include game...
Well Dweller on Nintendo Switch: Kyle Thompson’s 2026 Metroidvania Launches September 22
Well Dweller, a new Metroidvania developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, launched on Nintendo Switch on September 22, 2026. Here’s an...
Matthew Smith Collection: Pixel Jockey Reissues Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy and Styx for ZX Spectrum
Pixel Jockey launches the Matthew Smith Collection on Kickstarter, re-releasing Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy and Styx for ZX Spectrum with special editions, book and...
Blighted Delayed to 2027 — Drinkbox Confirms Extra Time for Polish Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Drinkbox has pushed Blighted to 2027 to allow additional polish. The Metroidvania action RPG from the studio behind Guacamelee will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 when...
BALL x PIT Risen Ballbylon DLC: Release Date, Price, and Full Feature Breakdown
Devolver Digital and developer Kenny Sun announce the Risen Ballbylon expansion for BALL x PIT: arriving November 12 for $6.99 with four new battlefields, eight...
Kazuyuki Hoshino Mega CD BIOS Found: Sonic Team Artist’s Custom Firmware Preserved
A custom Mega CD (Sega CD) BIOS made for Sonic Team Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino has resurfaced. Preservation group Hidden Palace and contributor gageiro shared...
Draco and the Seven Scales Steam Release: Ice Goat Games' Game Boy-Inspired Pirate Adventure Sets Sail
Draco and the Seven Scales, the Game Boy-inspired pirate adventure from Ice Goat Games, has arrived on Steam and itch.io. Read release, price, gameplay details, and...
Nintendo eShop Error: What 'Your request could not be processed' Means for Nintendo Switch Users
A clear, expert guide to the Nintendo eShop 'Your request could not be processed' error on Nintendo Switch: what it means, how it maps to HTTP errors, and practical...
The Tower of Zeldaga: Free Browser Mash-Up Blends The Legend of Zelda and The Tower of Druaga
The Tower of Zeldaga is a free, fan-made browser mash-up by developer Osmose that fuses design elements from The Legend of Zelda and Namco's The Tower of Druaga....
Persona 4 Revival Broadcast Reveals New Social Link Aika Nakamura and Location Episodes
Atlus' Persona 4 Revival broadcast announced new character Aika Nakamura, introduced Location Episodes to deepen Inaba's story, and showcased new music by the ATLUS...
Lara Croft Statue Returns to Derby After Successful Crowdfund — Tomb Raider Heritage Honoured
A nine-foot Lara Croft statue will be permanently installed at Derby Market Hall after a successful crowdfunding campaign led by collector Luke Earle, celebrating Core...
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Switch Re-release Hopes Ignite After Official Account Posts Emulator Footage
An official Pokémon social post showing Ruby & Sapphire running on an unidentified emulator has renewed hopes of a Nintendo Switch re-release. Here’s what is...
Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Adds Auto-Level Option to Bypass Exploration — Square Enix at TGS 2026
At Tokyo Game Show 2026 Square Enix confirmed Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will include an optional auto-level feature that raises characters to recommended levels...
Marvel's Wolverine Tops UK Charts as Switch 2 Boosts LEGO Batman — GfK Weekly Roundup
Marvel's Wolverine debuts at No.1 in the UK GfK charts, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave at No.2 and Switch 2 driving renewed sales for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the...
Pikmin Bloom Japan Matsuri Event: Pikmin Head to Trafalgar Square on October 4, 2026
Nintendo UK brings Pikmin Bloom activities, free Pikmin hats and exclusive in-game items to Japan Matsuri at Trafalgar Square on October 4, 2026. Download on the App...
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in Early 2027
Koei Tecmo and Toho Co. announce Gust's first console adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, arriving worldwide in early 2027...
GoldenEye 007 SNES Port: retroports' AI-Assisted Demo Sparks Debate in Retro Gaming Community
retroports released footage claiming GoldenEye 007 running on SNES hardware via MESEN and a 2MB SuperFX2 emulation. The demo, and the developer's admission of using AI...
007 First Light Switch 2 Delay Confirmed: IO Interactive Targets March 2027 Release
IO Interactive has delayed the 007 First Light Switch 2 port to March 2027. Technical producer Cristina Vega explains the reasons, priorities and progress on the...
The Room 3 and The Room 4 Nintendo Switch Release: Fireproof Games Launches Final Installments on Sept. 24, 2026
Fireproof Games brings The Room Three and The Room Four: Old Sins to Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2026. Read release details, control options, pricing and what...
Zelda: Ocarina of Time 2026 — Nintendo Life Details Anniversary Console and Hori Ocarina Display in Tokyo
Nintendo Life reports on Nintendo's 40th anniversary Zelda console and two Ocarina physical SKUs — including a licensed electric ocarina from Hori — ahead of the...
Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga Confirmed for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC in 2027
Clear River Games and Taito announce Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2027, bringing the classic 16-bit SNES RPGs back with...
Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga Confirmed for 2027 on Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PC
Clear River Games and Taito are bringing Lufia & The Fortress of Doom and Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals back in Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga, launching...
Mega Man Dual Override Jet Man Revealed: Capcom Confirms 2027 Release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Capcom has unveiled Jet Man, the second of eight new robot masters for Mega Man Dual Override. The studio confirmed a 2027 release window for Nintendo Switch and the...
UK Software Sales Week Ending September 19, 2026: Marvel’s Wolverine Tops Charts, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Debuts Strong
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 19, 2026 — Marvel’s Wolverine debuts at No.1 while Nintendo’s Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave...
Mega Man: Dual Override Reveals Jet Man at TGS 2026 — Capcom Confirms Proto Man, Override and Custom Chip Systems
Capcom unveiled Jet Man at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for Mega Man: Dual Override, alongside details on Proto Man as a playable character, the Override system, and the...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Major Discounts on Card Shark, High On Life and Top Switch Games
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time-low prices on Card Shark and High On Life plus discounts across...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo release announced — free demo arriving October 1, 2026
Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin have confirmed a free demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch October 1, 2026, with save data transferable to the full...
Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5 Graphics Comparison: What the New eShop Demo Reveals
A close look at the new Stellar Blade graphics comparison between Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5. Analysis of frame rate, visuals, and demo notes ahead of the November 5,...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on Nintendo Switch 2 — Early Community Reactions and Franchise Context
Coverage of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on Nintendo Switch 2, summarizing early community reactions and placing the release in the context of Intelligent Systems'...