Nintendo Switch 2 Ban Wave and Error Code 2124-4508: What We Know
Reports of a Nintendo Switch 2 ban wave and error code 2124-4508 affected legitimate users worldwide. Here’s a concise, verified breakdown of the incident, affected...
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sparks Capcom's Push to Re-activate Dormant Franchises
Capcom says it will leverage legacy IP following Onimusha: Way of the Sword's strong launch. Read the investor-backed update, sales milestones, platform availability,...
Inside the Untold Nightmare: Ken Christiansen’s Abandoned A Nightmare Before Christmas Game Pitch
A look at Ken Christiansen's unreleased A Nightmare Before Christmas game pitch at Disney Interactive, how Capcom's Oogie's Revenge emerged, and the development...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hits One Million Copies on Launch Day — Capcom Releases Commemorative Art
Capcom confirms Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies on launch day and published new artwork by Mope Suzuki. Demo available on multiple platforms...
Pokémon Champions offline mode: Director Masaaki Hoshino Says Focus Remains on PvP
Pokémon Champions director Masaaki Hoshino tells VGC the team will prioritize PvP over single-player additions for now, citing gameplay balance and match times. Read...
Retroid Pocket Duo: Dual 120Hz OLED Handheld Confirmed with Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790
Retroid Interactive teases the Pocket Duo dual-screen handheld. Confirmed specs include dual 120Hz OLED displays and a Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 SoC.
Retroid Pocket Duo Revealed: Dual 120Hz OLED Displays Confirmed for New Dual-Screen Handheld
Retroid Interactive has unveiled the Pocket Duo, a dual-screen handheld confirmed to use two 120Hz OLED panels. Read verified details on the teaser, display specs, and...
Retroid Pocket Duo dual-screen handheld teased by Retroid Interactive
Retroid Interactive has released a teaser trailer for the Pocket Duo, a new dual-screen handheld that echoes Nintendo DS-style design. Developer details remain...
The James Pond Legacy: Antstream Confirmed as Developer Behind Controversial Collection
Antstream has confirmed it developed The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough for System 3. The move follows fan backlash over AI-generated assets and coincides...
Switch 2 Battery Replacement: Teardown Shows Minor Hardware Changes to Improve Serviceability
A recent teardown of the updated Switch 2 hardware highlights small but meaningful internal changes that make battery replacement easier. Reports and hands-on footage...
Suzuki Bakuhatsu English Translation Released for Japan-Only PS1 Puzzle Game
A fan localisation has brought the obscure Square Enix PS1 puzzler Suzuki Bakuhatsu to English, preserving its photographic FMV presentation and time-pressured...
Jupiter & Mars: Definitive Edition Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — Release Date September 10, 2026
Tigertron brings Jupiter & Mars: Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch on September 10, 2026. Read about features, the Ken Ishii theme, VR origins, and eShop...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword sales hit 1 million day-one as Onimusha series tops 10 million
Capcom confirms Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million copies on day one, pushing the Onimusha series past 10 million cumulative sales. Platform split data...
Sin: Reloaded on Nintendo Switch 2 — 4K/120fps, Remaster Improvements, and Weapon Changes
Nightdive Studios' Sin: Reloaded remaster arrives September 24, 2026. Read verified details on gameplay overhauls, weapon tweaks, and Nintendo Switch 2 4K/120fps support.
OKSGEAR Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 Cat Scratch Box Pre-Orders End Sept. 7
OKSGEAR's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2-themed cat scratch box closes pre-orders on Sept. 7 with November shipping.
UK Software Sales Week Ending September 5 2026: Onimusha Debuts at No.2, Orbitals Exclusive Hits No.3 on Nintendo Switch 2
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026: Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuts at No.2 with an 87% PS5 sales share, while Kepler...
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon Arrangements: Barry 'Epoch' Topping Releases Adventure Diary Album
Barry "Epoch" Topping has released Adventure Diary, a nine-track album of original arrangements from Konami's N64 classic Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, available now...
Capcom Re-Activating Dormant IPs: Publisher Plans to Mine Back Catalogue for Revivals
Capcom says it will re-activate dormant IPs as part of a strategy to leverage its back catalogue. Read what this means for franchises, Nintendo Switch support, and how...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Hits 1 Million Sales on Launch Day — Capcom Re-Activates Dormant IPs
Capcom confirms Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million units on launch day, pushing the Onimusha series past 10 million cumulative sales. The new swordplay...
Orbitals Debuts at No.3 in UK Physical Charts — Switch 2 Exclusive Posts Strong Launch
UK physical chart analysis: Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals enters at No.3, Onimusha leads on PS5, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition drops out of the top 40. GfK data...
Super Mario Bros. Movie Deleted Scene Reveals Alternate Ending — VFX Pre‑Viz Surfaces
A previously unseen pre-visualization clip from VFX artist Xavier Zahra reveals an alternate ending cut from The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Nintendo Switch eShop Deals: North American Sale Discounts on Evertried, Minoria and Rain World
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting notable price drops on Evertried, Minoria, Rain World, 13 Sentinels and...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch — What’s Included and How the Ports Perform
A focused look at Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 for Nintendo Switch, detailing included games, bonus materials, original platforms, developer involvement,...
Sony Registers Zelda Movie Domain Ahead of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct
Sony has registered a domain linked to an upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie ahead of a Zelda-themed Nintendo Direct celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary....
Rain World Anthology Nintendo Switch 2: Akupara Games and Videocult Announce Physical Collector’s Edition
Akupara Games and Videocult have announced Rain World Anthology for Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the base survival platformer with Downpour and The Watcher expansions...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy: Square Enix Tells PAX West It Will 'Expand FF7's Future'
Square Enix used a PAX West panel to outline its long-term ambitions for the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, saying the studio plans to evolve the franchise beyond...
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Nintendo Switch Launch — Demo Available on eShop, Steam, PS5, Xbox Series
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia from Ocellus Services arrives on Nintendo Switch with a launch trailer and demo. Read about gameplay, co-op features, and where to...
Nintendo maintenance schedule September 2026: Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal downtime on Nintendo Store and eShop
Nintendo has posted its maintenance schedule for the week of September 6, 2026. Scheduled downtime will affect Apple Pay and Google Pay on the Nintendo Store and...
Aether Wizard Life for Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed — eShop Release Set for Autumn 2028
Aether Wizard Life from Vonder Games and Kinetic Publishing is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop in Autumn 2028. Read confirmed details on setting,...
Shellbound for Nintendo Switch 2: Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing Announce Parasitic Metroidvania
Shellbound, a new parasitic Metroidvania from Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo eShop in Summer 2028. Read developer...
Nintendo Switch eShop September 10 2026 Release Schedule: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush and More
A detailed look at Nintendo's Japanese eShop update for the week of September 10, 2026, including Switch and Switch 2 download and retail releases such as Hot Wheels...
Crescent County coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Electric Saint and Kinetic Publishing announce Summer 2027 release
Electric Saint and Kinetic Publishing confirm Crescent County for Nintendo Switch 2, a cosy-with-bite open-world game arriving digitally on the Nintendo eShop in...
Contact Protocol Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Starship Job Simulator Lands on Nintendo eShop Spring 2027
Contact Protocol from Cold Zephyr Games and Kinetic Publishing is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop in Spring 2027. Read the full breakdown of...
Pixel Washer for Nintendo Switch 2: Acclaim and Valadria Announce 2026 Release on Switch and Steam
Acclaim and Valadria revealed Pixel Washer, a retro-inspired power washing sim arriving digitally on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam in 2026. Read...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation release date confirmed — April 8, 2027 and coming to Switch 2
Square Enix confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027 for all platforms including the Switch 2. Details and a recap trailer debuted during...
Nintendo Switch 2 Game File Sizes Revealed on eShop: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Listed
eShop listings across North America, Europe and Japan reveal file sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles, including Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, Hot...
Nintendo Direct leaks: Malo932's alleged Nintendo Switch game list ahead of upcoming Directs
Leaker Malo932 has circulated a list of alleged Nintendo projects ahead of upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations. We summarize the claims, attribute sources, and...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts Sept. 6, 2026: Orbitals Tops Revenue Rankings
Week-of-September-6,2026 Nintendo Switch 2 eShop revenue charts: Orbitals claims #1, Elden Ring slips to #2, Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuts at #3. Full highlights...
September Gaming Check-In: What Are You Playing on Nintendo Switch and Beyond?
A September community check-in for players on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Share what you're playing this month — from FromSoftware's Elden Ring to Capcom's...
Street Fighter Movie Trailer: New Paramount & Legendary Footage Sets October 16, 2026 Release Date
Paramount and Legendary released a new Street Fighter movie trailer. Read an authoritative breakdown of the footage, production partners, release date, and franchise...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Switch: Switch 2 4K/60fps Specs Confirmed
Bandai Namco has published technical specifications for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, confirming up to 60fps, 4K docked on...
September Nintendo Directs Confirmed: Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and Switch 2 Showcase Announced
Nintendo of America has announced two back-to-back Nintendo Direct broadcasts on September 8 and 9, 2026 — a 30-minute Zelda 40th anniversary presentation and a...
Nintendojo '7 Minutes' Podcast Tackles the Future of Physical Media on Nintendo Switch and Beyond
A recap of Nintendojo's '7 Minutes' podcast episode where contributors discuss the shifting landscape of physical game media, digital distribution on the Nintendo...
Final Fantasy X: Producer Yoshinori Kitase Says Team Feared It Could Be Their Last Single-Player RPG
Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase tells Game Informer the Final Fantasy X team worked under the assumption single-player RPGs might be eclipsed by online games;...
Final Fantasy Resonance Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Demo Available Ahead of October 22, 2026 Launch
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy Resonance arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. A free demo is available now, carrying progress into...
RuneScape DragonWilds Nintendo Switch release: Jagex’s open-world spin-off launches on consoles Sept. 15
Jagex brings RuneScape: DragonWilds to consoles on September 15. This open-world action survival spin-off exits early access after community-driven development, with...
Maneater 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement: Tripwire and Demiurge Reveal Open-Water Action-RPG for 2027
Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios announced Maneater 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 during PlayStation State of Play. Read confirmed details about the 2027 release...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 Frame Rate and Resolution Details
Bandai Namco confirms frame rate and resolution targets for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, plus game features and release date.
Nihon Falcom on Steam and Nintendo Switch: Kondo Confirms Multiplatform Push After Trails in the Sky
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo tells Ascii Japan that Steam and Nintendo Switch are driving new user growth and that the company will pursue more simultaneous,...
Famitsu Review Scores (August 23, 2026): Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Weekly Roundup
A concise breakdown of Famitsu review scores for the week of August 23, 2026, including paraphrased reviewer verdicts for Orbitals and Onimusha: Way of the Sword and...
Nintendo Switch 2 User-Replaceable Battery: First Look at Europe's Updated Model
A detailed first look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 model released in Europe with a user-replaceable battery, packaging and serial changes, weight and capacity...
Revised Nintendo Switch Model in Europe Reportedly Adds Replaceable Console and Joy-Con Batteries
Nintenduo's hands-on video and a Reddit summary outline hardware changes in a revised Nintendo Switch model reportedly appearing in European markets, including visible...
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...
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...