Mario 40th Anniversary: Nintendo Thanks Fans in Official Message
Nintendo posted an official thank-you note after year-long celebrations for Mario’s 40th anniversary, noting games, exhibitions and related releases tied to the...
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Holy Horror Mansion release window: Level-5 confirms 2027 launch for Switch 2, PC and PS5
Level-5 has announced a 2027 release window for Holy Horror Mansion, a concept Yo-Kai Watch game confirmed for Switch 2, PC and PS5 and playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Alien Breed: 35th Anniversary Collection — Team17's Remastered Amiga Shooter Returns
Commodore International and Team17 launch a Steam demo ahead of Alien Breed: 35th Anniversary Collection's September 24 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Details on...
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Release Date Confirmed — Level-5 Vision Showcase Updates for Nintendo Switch
Level-5's Vision showcase confirmed Professor Layton and the New World of Steam release date for Nintendo Switch, announced a Curious Village remake, DECAPOLICE delay...
Japan Game Sales Aug 31 2026: Famitsu Weekly Chart — Onimusha Tops PS5, Rhythm Heaven Groove Nears 1M on Switch
Famitsu weekly sales for the week ending August 31, 2026: Onimusha: Way of the Sword leads PS5, Rhythm Heaven Groove nears 1M on Nintendo Switch; full top 30 breakdown...
Kirby and the World Beyond: Nintendo Confirms Spring 2027 Release for Switch 2, 35th Anniversary Details Pending
Nintendo revealed Kirby and the World Beyond during its latest Nintendo Direct, confirming an exclusive Spring 2027 launch on Switch 2 and teasing further plans for...
Metroid Ravenous: MercurySteam Reposts Reveal as Fans Speculate on Developer Involvement
MercurySteam quietly acknowledged Nintendo's Metroid Ravenous reveal on social media, reigniting discussion of the Spanish studio's role after its work on Metroid...
Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure Launch Trailer Highlights 4K Output and Mouse Controls
NIS America released a launch trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure, confirming 4K output, mouse support, save import features and the...
Skeledirge 7-Star Tera Raid Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — Event Runs Through Sept. 17, 2026
The Pokémon Company has launched a new 7-star Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Fire-type Skeledirge with the Mightiest Mark. Learn event...
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Pre-Orders — EB Games Canada Secures Exclusive Holographic Slipcover
EB Games Canada is offering an exclusive holographic N64-box-art slipcover and textured foil packaging for pre-orders of the remade Zelda: Ocarina of Time ahead of its...
Stellar Blade and Nintendo Switch 2 32GB Cartridges: Shift Up’s Marketing Highlights New Card Sizes
Shift Up’s Stellar Blade marketing calls out 32GB cartridge support for the rumored Nintendo Switch 2. We examine the claim alongside verified release details and...
Metroid Ravenous amiibo Lineup Confirmed — Launching January 28, 2027
Nintendo confirmed three Metroid Ravenous amiibo — Chozo, Samus, and Samus Metroid Suit — launching alongside the game on January 28, 2027, with the Metroid Suit...
Metroid Ravenous Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: January 28, 2027 Announcement and Special Edition Details
Nintendo confirmed Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2 with a January 28, 2027 release. Read the first details from the Nintendo Direct and official press release,...
Metroid Ravenous Nintendo Direct Reveal: MercurySteam Activity Signals Development Link
Coverage of the Metroid Ravenous reveal during a recent Nintendo Direct and evidence tying MercurySteam to the project. Background on MercurySteam's Metroid legacy and...
Level-5 Vision 2027: Level-5 to Unveil Major Title for 30th Anniversary
Level-5 president Akihiro Hino confirmed a major title will be unveiled at LEVEL-5 Vision in 2027 to mark the studio's 30th anniversary. Coverage and background on...
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Nintendo Switch Release Date, Pre-Order Editions, and Collector’s Details
Crystal Dynamics confirms Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will launch on Nintendo Switch on February 12, 2027. Read confirmed pre-order bonuses, edition breakdowns,...
Valheim and Mewgenics Headline Nintendo eShop Update: Release Dates, Prices, and Details
Nintendo Download lists Valheim and Mewgenics for the Nintendo eShop with release dates and price details. Here's what developers and Switch owners need to know.
Paper Mario Soundtrack Now on Nintendo Music — Full 148-Track Collection from the Nintendo 64 Classic
Nintendo has added the original Paper Mario (Nintendo 64) soundtrack to Nintendo Music. The 148-track collection runs 4 hours 29 minutes and is now available to stream...
Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026: Full Schedule, Rules, and Nintendo Switch 2 Requirements
Nintendo of America will host the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full schedule, eligibility requirements, tournament format,...
Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake Confirmed for 2027 by Level-5
Level-5 has announced a full remake of Professor Layton and the Curious Village for release in 2027, updated with 3D visuals, modern resolutions, expanded voice work,...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Island Crown: New High-Difficulty Mode Arrives October 22, 2026
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches October 22, 2026 with Island Crown mode, 12 sports on Wuhu Island, Spocco Photos, and customisation for Sportsmates and Miis...
Under Mythos for Nintendo Switch: Kadath Announces Dark Fantasy JRPG for 2028
Under Mythos, the debut title from Kadath led by Yoichi Miyaji, is a dark fantasy JRPG coming to Nintendo Switch in 2028. Learn about the team, gameplay systems, and...
Mario Kart World Open September 2026: How to Qualify for the Mario Kart World Fall Cup on Nintendo Switch 2
Details on the Mario Kart World Open September 2026 qualifier for the Mario Kart World Fall Cup, including event schedule, requirements for Nintendo Switch 2 players,...
Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale: 30% Off Nintendo Switch Digital Games Sept. 13–26
Nintendo of America launches the Customer Appreciation Sale offering 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and bundles from September 13–26 across Nintendo...
Mega Man Dual Override amiibo Announced: Mega Man and Proto Man amiibo to Release With Game
Capcom and Nintendo revealed two new Mega Man: Dual Override amiibo—Mega Man and Proto Man—during a Nintendo Direct. Details on pricing and in-game functionality have...
Proto Man Debuts in Mega Man: Dual Override Trailer Shown During Nintendo Direct
Capcom revealed Proto Man's playable debut in Mega Man: Dual Override during a Nintendo Direct presentation. Read our breakdown of his moveset, the heat gauge...
Level-5 TGS 2026 Lineup Revealed: Playable Demos Include Decapolice and Professor Layton
Level-5 has announced its full Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup, including playable demos for Decapolice, Holy Horror Mansion, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam,...
Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — Level-5 Announces 2027 Release
Level-5 has announced a full remake of Professor Layton and the Curious Village for Nintendo Switch and other platforms, targeting a 2027 release. The remake promises...
Villion: Code Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027 — Idea Factory Localizes Kouji Okada’s New RPG
Idea Factory will localize Villion: Code for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a Western launch in 2027. The new school RPG from Kouji Okada features...
Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale: 30% Off eShop Deals for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo of America launches a Customer Appreciation Sale featuring 30% off dozens of digital Nintendo Switch games and bundles on the eShop and Nintendo Store, funded...
Gley Lancer: Overdrive — Nalua Studio Reimagines Gley Lancer for Neo Geo and Modern Platforms
Nalua Studio has released the first trailer for Gley Lancer: Overdrive, a Neo Geo-focused reimagining of the 1992 Mega Drive classic arriving on PlayStation, Nintendo...
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time DLC The Celestial Express Announced by Level-5
Level-5 has announced The Celestial Express paid DLC for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, adding new Life ranks,...
Big Walk review: House House’s online co-op puzzler on Nintendo Switch 2
A critical look at Big Walk on Nintendo Switch 2 from veteran indie developer House House. Read an informed review of its online-only co-op design, puzzle structure,...
Nintendo eShop Update: Valheim and Mewgenics Launch on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's latest eShop update brings Valheim and Mewgenics to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside new releases, pre-orders, and a Madden NFL 27 Game Trial. Key dates and...
Level-5 Announces Inazuma Eleven: Bold Revolution Sequel — New Protagonist Revealed
Level-5 has announced Inazuma Eleven: Bold Revolution, a direct sequel to Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. The developer introduced new protagonist Shane Starfall and...
Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale: 30% Off Nintendo Switch Digital Games (Sept 13–26)
Nintendo has announced a Customer Appreciation Sale in North America running Sept 13–26, offering 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and discounts across...
Decapolice and Snack World Reloaded Trailers Confirmed for 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2
Level-5 released new trailers for Decapolice and Snack World Reloaded, confirming both titles for 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified details on DECASIM,...
Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Level-5 reveals remake
Level-5 has announced Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain for Nintendo Switch 2. Read the latest on the remake, trailers released Sept.
Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale 2026: 30% Off Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Games on Nintendo eShop
Nintendo of America launches the Customer Appreciation Sale, offering 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 digital games, bundles, and select...
Gley Lancer: Overdrive for Nintendo Switch — Nalua Studio Reimagines 1992 Mega Drive Classic
Nalua Studio has unveiled Gley Lancer: Overdrive for Nintendo Switch, a ground-up reimagining of the 1992 Mega Drive shoot-’em-up Advanced Busterhawk Gley Lancer,...
Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027
Level-5 announced a remake of Professor Layton and the Curious Village for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, arriving in 2027 with 3D characters, high-resolution...
Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale: 30% Off Select Nintendo Switch Games and Accessories (Sept. 13–26)
Nintendo of America is running a Customer Appreciation Sale from September 13 through September 26 with 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games, bundles,...
Metroid Ravenous on Nintendo Switch 2: MercurySteam Confirms New 2D Metroid
MercurySteam confirms Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified details on the developer, gameplay mechanics, release date (January 28, 2027), and the...
North American Nintendo Download (Sept. 10, 2026): Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Headlines Nintendo eShop and Switch 2 Releases
Weekly North American Nintendo Download roundup for Sept. 10, 2026: full list of Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop releases, retail launches, game trial, and...
Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Chart as Onimusha Debuts Strong
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 hardware momentum, Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuts, Rhythm Heaven Groove approaches one million in Japan. Full hardware and...
GOG Adds 3D Big Box Packaging and Print Templates to Preservation Program
GOG.com is rolling out 3D models and print-at-home templates of original Big Box PC game packaging, starting with Armikrog, Descent, Myst, Hitman: Codename 47, and...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom Preview: Highwind, Open-World Traversal, and Combat Impressions
A Gamescom hands-on preview of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation from Square Enix. Read our impressions of Highwind traversal, Yuffie-focused gameplay, new open-world...
Stellar Blade Complete Edition Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: November 5 Pre-Orders Live
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 5th November. Shift Up confirms physical on-cartridge release, digital pre-orders open on the Switch...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection Sold Out — Nintendo Will Announce Restock via Nintendo Store App
Nintendo confirms The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection is sold out and says it will notify customers of restocks through the Nintendo Store app. Pre-orders...
Project Dream SNES Prototype Uploaded to Archive.org Sparks Authentication Debate
A claimed Super Nintendo prototype of Rare's Project Dream—precursor to Banjo-Kazooie—was uploaded to Archive.org. Former Rare staffers say the build appears...
MiSTer FPGA Sega Model 1 Core Runs Virtua Racing at 99% of Original Hardware Speed
Alphanu1's new MiSTer FPGA core recreates Sega's Model 1 arcade hardware, booting Virtua Racing and running the full game at near-original speed. Read about the...
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 — Digital Release on Nintendo eShop
Square Enix has released Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion digitally for Nintendo Switch 2 following a reveal during Nintendo Direct. The remaster brings HD...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation on Nintendo Switch 2: Square Enix Confirms April 8, 2027 Release and New FITS System
Square Enix revealed gameplay for Final Fantasy VII Revelation on Nintendo Switch 2 during a recent Nintendo Direct, confirming an April 8, 2027 global release on...
Project Dream SNES Prototype Dump Surfaces on Internet Archive
A purported SNES proof-of-concept for Rare's Project Dream — the prototype that evolved into Banjo-Kazooie — was uploaded to the Internet Archive. Developers and...
Edia Tokyo Game Show 2026 Lineup: Toshinden, Dragon Slayer, Super Yanoman on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Edia has revealed its Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup, confirming playable demos of Toshinden Collection, Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes, Super Yanoman Collection and...
European Nintendo Downloads (Week of September 10, 2026): Switch 2 and Switch New Releases
Full breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of September 10, 2026, including Switch 2 retail and digital releases and Switch eShop arrivals.
Nintendo Switch 2 Update Version 23.0.0: VRR, Mii Maker Music, and Virtual Game Card Online Licenses
Nintendo released firmware version 23.0.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch on September 10, 2026, adding VRR support on Switch 2, Mii Maker...
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion on Nintendo Switch 2: eShop Launch Sale and No Upgrade Path for Existing Owners
Square Enix releases Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion on Nintendo Switch 2 with a limited eShop launch discount; no upgrade offered to original Switch owners.
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — Capcom Announces December 4, 2026 Launch, Pre-Orders, Game‑Key Card and Prologue Demo
Capcom confirms Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2 will launch December 4, 2026 with full title updates, local four-player multiplayer, cross-platform play, a...
Metroid Ravenous Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 With 120Hz Support, amiibo, HDR
Official Nintendo eShop listing confirms Metroid Ravenous on Nintendo Switch 2 will support 120Hz output and list amiibo, surround sound, and HDR features....