Why Capcom Used RE Engine for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
Capcom explains why RE Engine was chosen to power Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, focusing on multi-platform support, cost efficiency, and restoring the DS-era...
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Evercade Price Increase: Blaze Entertainment Raises Cartridge and Super Pocket Prices in UK and Europe
Blaze Entertainment confirms UK and Europe price increases for Evercade cartridges and the Super Pocket handheld, citing rising component and freight costs. US pricing...
Nintendo eShop Update: Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo eShop roundup: Digimon Story Time Stranger launches July 10 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok arrives...
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Time Trial Revealed: Playtonic Shows Ghosts, Boosts and Shortcut Strategy
Playtonic has released new Time Trial footage for Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, highlighting ghost replays, four Boost items, and the importance of shortcuts. Read an...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Details Flight Mechanics and Spring 2027 Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Toys for Bob outlines the vision, flight mechanics, and development roadmap for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, slated for Spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified...
The Adventures of Elliot Steam Patch Adds Voice Toggle — Square Enix Promises Console Update for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Square Enix rolls out a Steam patch for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales adding a support-voice toggle, tutorial tweaks, and FPS fixes with a console...
Schrödinger’s Call Nintendo Switch Review: An Empathy-Driven Visual Novel
Schrödinger’s Call on Nintendo Switch is a slow-burning visual novel that blends point-and-click mechanics with emotional storytelling. Read our review for gameplay,...
Metal Slug Board Game Reveal by Pix'n Love Sparks Fan Backlash
Pix'n Love Games teased an 'explosive' Metal Slug announcement that turned out to be a crowdfunded tabletop board game. Fans expecting a new game or collection on...
EDGE Review Scores Issue #426 (September 2026): Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove and Nintendo-Related Coverage
EDGE magazine published its review scores in issue #426 (September 2026), rating titles including Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove. Read the verified roundup and what...
Star Ocean 30th Anniversary Livestream Confirmed by Square Enix — No New Game Details
Square Enix has announced a 30th anniversary livestream for the Star Ocean franchise on July 19 at 20:00 JST. The broadcast will feature retrospectives and guests but...
The Adventures of Elliot: Version 1.1.0 Patch Lets Players Disable Faie Dialogue on Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix releases Version 1.1.0 for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, adding a toggle to disable support character voice and addressing tutorial and...
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Times Square: Niantic Recreates Iconic Trailer Finale
Niantic marked Pokémon GO's 10th anniversary with a Times Square takeover recreating the game's 2015 trailer finale and a special Mewtwo event. Coverage, details, and...
Retroid Pocket 5 RAM upgrade: Retroid automatically upgrades orders to 12GB models
Retroid announced a free RAM upgrade for outstanding orders of the Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2, moving customers from 8GB+128GB to 12GB+128GB and applying a $10 price...
Retroid RAM Upgrade: Pocket 5 and Flip 2 Outstanding Orders Upgraded to 12GB
Retroid announced a free RAM upgrade for outstanding Retroid Pocket 5 and Retroid Pocket Flip 2 orders, replacing 8GB with 12GB models and applying a $10 price...
Splatoon 3 Splatfest Results: Team Power Wins Raiders Collab on Nintendo Switch
Team Power claimed victory in the Splatoon 3 Raiders-themed Splatfest. Read the official results, event timeline, and what players need to know about prizes and future...
Splatoon 3 Splatfest: Raiders Theme Live This Weekend on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's Splatoon 3 Splatfest 'Raiders' theme runs this weekend on Nintendo Switch. Details on start times, team choices, how to vote in Splatsville, and the event's...
id Software layoffs: John Carmack reflects on Microsoft ownership and the studio's future
John Carmack responds to reports of layoffs at id Software after Microsoft's ZeniMax acquisition. Coverage includes studio history, platform legacy, and context on...
U-Treasure Pokémon 30th Anniversary Necklaces Now Available for Pre-Order
U-Treasure has opened reservations for a five-design Pokémon 30th Anniversary necklace collection. Learn which Pokémon are featured, reservation windows, and how this...
Pokemon Center Japan x Sean Wotherspoon Plushies: Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charizard Pre-Orders Start July 23, 2026
Pokemon Center Japan and designer Sean Wotherspoon launch a vintage patchwork plush line featuring Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Charizard. Pre-orders open July 23, 2026,...
Pokemon Center Japan x Seth Wotherspoon Plushies: Pre-Orders Open July 23, 2026
Pokemon Center Japan has partnered with vintage designer Seth Wotherspoon on a patchwork-style Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Charizard plush line. Pre-orders open July 23,...
Famitsu Japan Software Sales (Week of June 29, 2026): Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts at No.1 on Nintendo Platforms
Weekly Famitsu sales breakdown for the week ending June 29, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove tops the Japanese chart on Nintendo platforms; full figures, platform...
Call of Duty Black Ops PS4 PS5 Release Sparks Questions About Nintendo Switch Ports
Activision quietly released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II on PS4 and PS5, and reports from CharlieIntel suggest Nintendo Switch ports are not planned while...
Hell Is Us Nintendo Switch 2 Release Delayed to October 8, 2026
Rogue Factor and publisher Nacon delay Hell Is Us on Nintendo Switch 2 from September 24 to October 8, 2026. Read about the reasons, platform history, and gameplay...
Disgaea Mayhem demo now on Nintendo eShop ahead of July 23, 2026 launch
NIS America has released a Disgaea Mayhem demo on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Try three stages and seven weapons before the July 23, 2026 launch.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review — Media.Vision’s RPG Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 (July 10, 2026)
An in-depth look at Digimon Story: Time Stranger from Media.Vision, its July 10, 2026 release, gameplay systems, and Switch 2 performance—what fans need to know.
F-Zero 99 Nintendo Music Update Adds 44 Tracks and 1h44m of SNES Remixes for Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Music has added 44 remixed tracks from F-Zero 99, totaling 1 hour and 44 minutes of music. The update is available to Nintendo Switch Online members via iOS,...
F-Zero 99 Soundtrack Added to Nintendo Music on Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added the F-Zero 99 soundtrack to the Nintendo Music app for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The album includes 44 tracks and runs roughly 1 hour 14...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Water-Type Event: Dragon‑Type Tera Raid vs. Magikarp and Summer Mass Outbreaks
The Pokemon Company has announced a Water‑Type special event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, running July 17–August 6, 2026, featuring a Dragon‑Type...
Stardew Valley Crochet Book announced — pre-orders live for January 26, 2027 release
Pre-orders are open for the official Stardew Valley Crochet Book, a 25-pattern amigurumi collection by Megan Lapp with headnotes from ConcernedApe. Releases January...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases and Sales
North America's latest Nintendo eShop update delivers new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch plus a broad slate of eShop discounts. Full list of new...
Nintendo Switch 2 VRR: Docked Mode Still Missing as Nintendo Job Listing Mentions HDR and VRR
A closer look at reports that the Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode but not docked, and how a recent Nintendo job listing referencing HDR and VRR could...
Moonlight Peaks Romance Options: Complete List of Romanceable Characters on Nintendo Switch
Comprehensive guide to Moonlight Peaks romance options on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Meet every romanceable character, learn dating mechanics, gift...
Splatoon 3 Splatoon Raiders Splatfest: Nintendo Releases New Artwork Ahead of Event
Nintendo has published fresh artwork for the Splatoon Raiders-themed Splatfest in Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch. Read the developer's framing of Team Power, Team...
Pokémon GO x McDonald's Partnership Returns on Pokémon GO's 10th Anniversary
Niantic's Pokémon GO announces a new partnership with McDonald's on July 9, 2026. Details are limited but the announcement coincides with the game's 10th anniversary...
Montabi Release Date: Creature-Collector Roguelike Deckbuilder Launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 August 6
Montabi, a creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder from developer Mankibo and publisher Akupara Games, launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6....
Viture Beast XR Review: How the Viture Beast Compares to the Luma Ultra for Nintendo Switch Gaming
A hands-on comparison of the Viture Beast XR and Viture Luma Ultra XR glasses, including field of view, brightness, tracking, comfort, connectivity, and real-world...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Demo Arrives on eShop for Switch 2 — What to Know
Nintendo has released a demo of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the eShop, playable only on Switch 2 and including the game's first chapter with save carryover. Read...
Disgaea Mayhem Demo Now Available on Nintendo Switch — NIS America Confirms July 23 Launch
NIS America has released a playable demo of Disgaea Mayhem on Nintendo Switch and successor hardware ahead of the game's full launch on July 23. Read an overview of...
Resident Evil Requiem 'The Dive' Arrives at Universal Studios Japan for Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Capcom and Universal Studios Japan announced a time-limited Resident Evil Requiem attraction, The Dive, running Sept. 11–Dec.
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary: Niantic Announces July 9 Livestream for Mobile AR Hit
Niantic will mark Pokémon GO's 10th anniversary with a livestream on July 9. Background on the game's 2016 launch, platform details, and what fans should watch for on...
Mario Kart World Open July 2026: How to Join the Mario Kart World Event on Nintendo Switch
Official guide to the Mario Kart World Open July 2026 event on Nintendo Switch: dates, rewards, entry steps, event settings, and requirements including Nintendo...
1000xRESIST Nintendo Switch 2: ESRB Listing Suggests Potential Port
An ESRB rating listing has raised the possibility of 1000xRESIST coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Developer Sunset Visitor and publisher Fellow Traveller have not...
MIO: Memories in Orbit Physical Edition Coming October 2026 — Pix'n Love Confirms Limited Nintendo Switch Release
Pix'n Love will release a limited physical edition of MIO: Memories in Orbit for Nintendo Switch in October 2026, with a Collector's Edition following in winter....
1000xRESIST Switch 2 Listing Appears on ESRB: What We Know About Fellow Traveller's 2024 Hit
An ESRB listing for 1000xRESIST labeled for Switch 2 was spotted online. Here's the verified context on the listing, what it says about ratings, and where Fellow...
Nintendo eShop July Releases: Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink Arrive on Nintendo Switch 2
A rundown of this week's Nintendo Download: release dates for Digimon Story Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy: Relink on Nintendo Switch 2, classic Game Boy and GBA...
Mouse: P.I. for Hire 1.2.0 Adds Balanced Mode for 40fps on Nintendo Switch 2
Mouse: P.I. for Hire receives Version 1.2.0 update adding a Balanced Mode that targets 40fps while preserving visuals.
1000xRESIST Rated M by ESRB for Nintendo Switch 2: What the Rating Reveals
The ESRB has rated 1000xRESIST M for Mature for a Nintendo Switch 2 listing. Read the verified ESRB content descriptors, story premise, and what is known about the...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales Soar in Japan — 393,378 First-Week Units on Nintendo Switch
Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts with 393,378 first-week boxed sales in Japan, topping Famitsu's charts. Read the full breakdown of software and hardware sales for the week...
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Strange Scaffold's New Arcade Stock Market Sim
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator has begun rolling out on Nintendo Switch 2. Read an overview of the game, features, developer background, and where to find it on...
Nintendo Download July 9, 2026: Digimon Story: Time Stranger and Switch 2 eShop Highlights
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of July 9, 2026 lists new Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases including Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Granblue...
Fiesta Online Nintendo Switch Release Announced by Gamigo — Anime MMORPG Coming to Switch
Gamigo has announced that the free-to-play anime MMORPG Fiesta Online is coming to Nintendo Switch. Learn about classes, Kingdom Quests, social systems, and what...
Switch 2 Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Tops Japan Hardware Charts with 32,797 Units
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales report shows Switch 2 leading hardware charts and Rhythm Heaven Groove debuting at the top of software rankings. Full hardware and...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Season 14 — All-Flying Ranked Battles, Eligible Pokémon, and Rewards
Season 14 of Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces an all-Flying-type Ranked Battle ruleset on Nintendo Switch. Read the full list of eligible Pokémon, start times, and...
AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance Pre-Orders Surge — Peach Edition and Restock Details
AYANEO's KONKR Pocket Advance handheld opened pre-orders in early August 2026, sold through initial international allocation, and now gains a Peach Edition and limited...
KONKR Pocket Advance Revealed: AYANEO’s GBA-Inspired Handheld Image Confirms Design Direction
AYANEO has released the first image of the KONKR Pocket Advance, a budget-focused handheld that leans on Game Boy Advance nostalgia. Here’s what the image reveals, the...
LEGO Pokémon Red Minifigure: Promotional Images Surface Ahead of Retail Launch
Clear promotional images of the LEGO Pokémon Red minifigure have appeared online. Learn what the shots reveal, reported sale timing, and how the figure ties into...
Disney Dreamlight Valley Honeyglow Woods Expansion Arrives on Nintendo Switch — What’s Included
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Honeyglow Woods expansion is live on Nintendo Switch. Read about platforms, pricing, and the new Winnie the Pooh-themed content added by...
Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle PC Release Brings Hitoshi Sakimoto Score
Former Vanillaware artist Yoshio Nishimura has released Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle on PC via Steam, featuring a soundtrack by legendary composer Hitoshi...
European Nintendo Downloads (July 9, 2026): Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Leads Switch 2 Releases
Nintendo's European eShop update for the week of July 9, 2026 lists a Switch 2 retail release for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok and a broad slate of...
Rhythm Heaven Groove profile icons arrive on Nintendo Switch Online — second wave released
Nintendo has rolled out a second wave of Rhythm Heaven Groove-themed profile icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Learn how to claim and customize the icons...