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...
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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...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases (10–11 July)
The latest Nintendo eShop update for Europe lists new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy:...
Maximus Cup 88: Tetris 99 Unveils Star Fox Theme Ahead of July 10, 2026 Event
Nintendo has released a trailer revealing the Star Fox theme for Tetris 99's Maximus Cup 88. Learn how to earn the skin starting July 10, 2026 and where to find...
Brigandine: Abyss eShop Demo Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 July 30, 2026
NIS America and Happinet will release a Brigandine: Abyss eShop demo for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 30, 2026. Read what the demo includes, save data details, and...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book demo arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — save transfer enabled in Ver. 1.0.2
Nintendo has released a free demo of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for Nintendo Switch 2. Version 1.0.2 (July 8, 2026) adds demo-to-retail save transfer and general...
Splatoon Raiders Launch and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On at SDCC 2026
Nintendo confirms Splatoon Raiders launch at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 and offers the first U.S. hands-on for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, with demos, live broadcasts...
Super Mario 40th Anniversary Pin Set Arrives at Select Retailers — Nintendo Store Previously Offered a My Nintendo Reward
Nintendo is rolling out a new Super Mario 40th anniversary pin set at select retailers, following an earlier North American Nintendo Store My Nintendo Reward release.
Nintendo Switch Discontinuation Rumors: Infendo Radio Breaks Down Europe 2027 Battery Claims
Infendo Radio Episode 816 examines claims that Nintendo may stop selling the current Switch in Europe due to battery rules, plus industry-wide physical media shifts...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch July 10, 2026
Digimon Story: Time Stranger arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on July 10, 2026, offering 450+ Digimon, cross-world exploration, and 4K/HDR or 60 FPS...
Resident Evil Takeover at Universal Horror Unleashed: Raccoon City Invades Las Vegas
Universal Studios launches a Resident Evil Takeover at its Horror Unleashed Las Vegas event from July 9 to August 30, featuring six immersive zones, iconic characters,...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On at San Diego Comic-Con 2026: First US Playable Demo Revealed
Nintendo will offer the first U.S. hands-on for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, with four playable activities, a stage competition versus...
Cardsmiths Launches Persona 5 Royal Series 1 Trading Cards — Official Collector Set for Phantom Thieves Fans
Cardsmiths has released officially licensed Persona 5 Royal Series 1 Trading Cards. Learn pack details, rare inserts, and how the launch ties to Persona's legacy and...
Xbox layoffs and studio divestment: Reports detail 3,200 cuts and five studios leaving Xbox Game Studios
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft is planning significant restructuring at Xbox, including 3,200 job cuts and the...
The Crew Motorfest Nintendo Switch: What’s Confirmed About Platforms, Online Play, and Availability
A clear breakdown of The Crew Motorfest’s platforms, online requirements, and availability. Learn what Ubisoft and reviewers confirmed about the Hawaii-set racing...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Demo Out Now on Nintendo Switch 2 — Free First Chapter Playable
Nintendo has released a free demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 2. Play the first chapter, transfer save data to the full game, and explore Mr.
Mario Kart Tour Shutdown Confirmed: Servers to Close September 29, 2026
Nintendo confirms Mario Kart Tour servers will shut down on September 29, 2026. Learn what this means for microtransactions, Gold Pass subscribers, platform history,...
Nintendo Music Adds Mario Kart World Free Roam Tracks: Super Mario World and Wario Land Playlists
Nintendo Music has expanded its Mario Kart World soundtrack with Free Roam playlists featuring Super Mario World, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden...
The Crew Motorfest Nintendo Switch 2 Release Reported for October 8, 2026 by Retailer Listings
Retailer listings indicate The Crew Motorfest is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. Background on the original 2023 release, developer Ivory Tower and...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book demo for Nintendo Switch 2: Free First-Chapter Demo Now on eShop
Nintendo has released a free demo of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the Nintendo Switch eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. Learn what the demo includes, save...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo Switch: Viral Cat Videos, eShop Demo, and Nintendo Tokyo Merchandise
Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch is sparking a viral trend as cats become captivated by its rhythm-based minigames. Learn about the eShop demo, new Nintendo...
Lenovo G02 Handheld Removed from AliExpress and Alibaba After ROMs Controversy
Lenovo withdraws the G02 emulation handheld from major marketplaces after reports it shipped preloaded copyrighted ROMs. Retro Dodo coverage, Lenovo's white-label...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Demo at San Diego Comic-Con: Play 4 of 12 Sports Ahead of Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo will host playable sessions of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort at San Diego Comic-Con (July 23–26, 2026), offering attendees hands-on access to four of the...
Fangtopia on Nintendo Switch 2: Cozy Tile-Puzzle Arrives in Time for Halloween
Fangtopia, a cozy tile-puzzle from Secret Mode and Absolutely Games, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as a digital download in time for the Halloween season. Read about...
Persona 4 Revival Release Date and Nintendo Switch Availability: Producer on Yosuke Changes
Persona 4 Revival is scheduled for 18 February 2027. Atlus' Persona Team and SEGA confirm character adjustments; Nintendo Switch availability has not been announced.
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Classic Shooter Reimagined for Modern Hardware
A detailed review of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 examining visuals, audio, controls, modes, and how the classic on-rails shooter balances nostalgia with modern...
Brigandine Abyss Demo Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 July 30, 2026
NIS America and Happinet release a Brigandine Abyss demo for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 30, 2026, ahead of the full game's August 26, 2026 launch. Demo covers the first...
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On at San Diego Comic-Con: Play Splatoon Raiders and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Nintendo brings Splatoon Raiders and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort to San Diego Comic-Con, offering first U.S. hands-on for Switch 2, demo locations, schedules, and...
Paw Patrol: Dino World Nintendo Switch 2 Version Launching October 2, 2026
Paw Patrol: Dino World receives a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 edition on October 2, 2026, with visual and technical upgrades, local co-op and GameShare support, and...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On at San Diego Comic-Con 2026: What to Expect
Nintendo brings Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and Splatoon Raiders to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, offering the first U.S. hands-on with Switch Sports Resort on Nintendo...
Verho: Curse of Faces Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for July 30, 2026
Verho: Curse of Faces, a dark RPG inspired by King’s Field, will launch on Nintendo Switch and other consoles on July 30, 2026, with a same-day Chaos update and...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Confirms Basic Gameplay Feasibility
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert can run basic gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, but the developer is assessing whether the console can preserve the game's...
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives
Nippon Ichi Software's cult classic Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, originally released in Japan in 1998 and North America in 2000, returns to modern platforms with a...
Denshattack Nintendo Switch 2 Release Adds Influencer Skins with CDawgVA and Ironmouse Performances
Denshattack launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 15, 2026, with a slate of influencer skins and voice contributions from creators including CDawgVA and Ironmouse....
Belmont's Curse Steelbook Midnight Edition: Konami Lists Art Gallery, Costumes and Collector Extras
Konami's Amazon listing for the Belmont's Curse 'Midnight' steelbook edition details a digital art and sound gallery, three alternate costumes, and the 'Family's...
Nintendo Switch Discontinued in Europe: Nintendo Confirms Continued Sales in Other Regions
Nintendo of Europe will discontinue the original Nintendo Switch family from mid-February next year, while Nintendo confirms the system will remain available in other...
Mario Kart Tour End of Service: Nintendo Confirms Mobile Game to Shut Down on September 12
Nintendo has announced the end of service for Mario Kart Tour. The mobile title, available on iOS and Android since 2019, will cease operations on September 12 at...
Rumor: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves Could Add 300 New Pokémon — What We Know
Centro Leaks claims Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves may introduce around 300 new Pokémon and a weather-based battle mechanic. We break down the verified context and...
Project Phoenix Returns: Hiroaki Yura Confirms Kickstarter JRPG Back in Production
Hiroaki Yura says Project Phoenix, the 2013 Kickstarter JRPG that raised $1,014,600, is back in production with new staffing and studio funding. Key team members and a...
Mario Kart Tour Shutdown Confirmed: Mobile Service Ends September 30 as Nintendo Announces Closure
Nintendo has confirmed Mario Kart Tour's online service will close on September 30. Read verified details on Gold Pass refunds, ruby purchases, Vacation Tour dates,...
INIU P63 Review: 25,000mAh Power Bank for Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and ROG Ally
An in-depth look at the INIU P63 25,000mAh power bank and how its capacity, ports, and charge times stack up for handheld gaming on Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG...
INIU P63 Power Bank Review: 25,000mAh Backup for Switch, Steam Deck and ROG Ally
A hands-on look at the INIU P63 25,000mAh power bank, its ports, charge performance, and how it extends battery life for Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally and...
Mario Kart Tour shutdown: Nintendo confirms end of service on September 29, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed that mobile spin‑off Mario Kart Tour will end online service on September 29, 2026. Read the official timeline for shutdown, Gold Pass handling,...
Mario Kart Tour End of Service Reported: Datamined Assets Point to September 30, 2026
Dataminers reportedly found assets suggesting an 'End Of Service' for Mario Kart Tour on Sept. 30, 2026.
Turok: Origins Nintendo Switch 2 Release — Saber Interactive Reveals Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Fall 2026 Launch
Saber Interactive has released a gameplay trailer for Turok: Origins, confirmed for retail and Nintendo eShop release on Nintendo Switch 2 in Fall 2026. Read our...
Fangamer Klonoa Plush Pre-Orders Open — Official Klonoa: Door to Phantomile Merch for Switch Fans
Fangamer has opened US and Europe pre-orders for an official Klonoa: Door to Phantomile plush designed by Grant Newbold. Priced at $39/€44 and shipping Q1 2027, the...
Pokemon Champions Hits 10 Million Downloads — The Pokemon Company Gives 100 Quick Coupons
Pokemon Champions has surpassed 10 million downloads, The Pokemon Company confirms. Read verified details on the milestone, reward distribution, and platform context...
Pokémon Champions Hits 10 Million Downloads on Nintendo Switch and Mobile
Pokémon Champions, the free-to-download competitive spin-off from The Pokémon Company, has surpassed 10 million cumulative downloads across Nintendo Switch and mobile...
id Software Layoffs Hit DOOM Team Amid Xbox Restructuring — What It Means for Nintendo Switch Ports
Recent restructuring at Microsoft and Xbox led to widespread layoffs, with id Software reportedly losing roughly half its staff. This article summarizes verified...
Pokemon Winds And Waves Rumors: What Centro Leaks Claims About New Pokemon, MMOLite Features, and 2027 Release Window
A roundup of verified context and attributed leak claims about the rumored Pokemon Winds And Waves. Includes factual comparisons to past generations, platform context,...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Wario Land, The Sword of Hope II, Dr. Mario & Puzzle League to Classic Libraries
Nintendo has expanded its Switch Online retro libraries: Game Boy additions include Fortified Zone, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 and The Sword of Hope II, while...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Wario Land, Fortified Zone and Dr. Mario & Puzzle League — July 2026 Update
Nintendo Switch Online's July 2026 update adds Fortified Zone, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, The Sword of Hope 2 and Dr. Mario & Puzzle League.
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Targets First Half of 2027 for Release
Pearl Abyss confirms Nintendo Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert is playable at a foundational level and is targeting a first-half 2027 release window while technical...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Confirms Early Development Progress
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert is in early Switch 2 development with basic gameplay functional, but optimisation and technical verification remain before any release...
Mechaconda Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for July 30, 2026
Mechaconda from Brazilian solo developer Nato Games and publisher QubicGames launches on Nintendo Switch July 30, 2026. Learn about gameplay, modes, price, and features.
Razer and HORI Unveil Espeon and Umbreon Hardware Collaborations for Nintendo Switch 2
Razer launches an Espeon and Umbreon-themed PC peripheral line while HORI's Wireless HORIPAD Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2 appears on Amazon. Details on availability,...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review — HD-2D action RPG on Nintendo Switch 2
An in-depth review of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes gameplay, co-op, HD-2D presentation, side quests, combat...
Moonlight Peaks Launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with New Launch Trailer
Moonlight Peaks debuts on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a launch trailer. Read a detailed overview of the supernatural life-sim, its features, platforms,...
Escape the Backrooms Nintendo Switch 2 Surprise Release: Co-op Horror Hits eShop
Escape the Backrooms has launched unexpectedly on Nintendo Switch 2 via the eShop. Learn about platforms, price, co-op features, development history and the Backrooms...