Crazy Taxi: World Tour Generative AI Use Explained by Creator Kenji Kanno
Kenji Kanno, creator of Crazy Taxi, explains how generative AI is being used as a reference tool on Crazy Taxi: World Tour following the game's reveal at the Xbox Game...
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Nintendo Fined €35 Million Over Joy‑Con Drift — DGCCRF Finds Early Awareness
French regulator DGCCRF fines Nintendo €35 million over Joy‑Con drift, citing awareness dating to 2018 and a 2019 consumer complaint from UFC‑Que Choisir.
Nintendo Direct June 6 2026 Announced: 50-Minute Presentation Followed by 95-Minute Nintendo Treehouse
Nintendo has scheduled a Nintendo Direct for June 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. PT, featuring a 50-minute presentation on second-half 2026 games followed by a 95-minute...
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Game Showcase Scheduled for June 9
Nintendo will broadcast a Nintendo Direct on June 9, 2026, focused on games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this year, followed by an extended Nintendo...
Nintendo Direct June 9: 50-Minute Showcase Followed by 95-Minute Nintendo Treehouse Live
Nintendo has confirmed a general Nintendo Direct for June 9, a 50-minute presentation followed by 95 minutes of Nintendo Treehouse: Live. Learn where and when to watch...
Nintendo Direct and Switch Burnout: Fan Pledge After Preorders for Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven and Splatoon
A look at a gamer's vow to step away after a Nintendo Direct event, contextualized with verified facts about Nintendo Directs, the Nintendo Switch, Splatoon 3 and...
Nintendo Direct June 9: Start Times, 50-Minute Showcase and 90-Minute Treehouse Live
Nintendo has confirmed a full Nintendo Direct for June 9 with a 50-minute showcase and a 90-minute Nintendo Treehouse: Live session. Get start times for your region...
Nintendo Direct June 9: Start Times and What the Announcement Confirms
Nintendo has scheduled a Nintendo Direct for June 9 via the Nintendo Today app. Find regional start times, verified details and context for the Nintendo Switch showcase.
Nintendo Direct June 9: Nintendo Confirms Live Presentation for June 9, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed a general Nintendo Direct for June 9, 2026, marking the first broad Direct since September. Get broadcast times, context on recent Nintendo...
Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6: Xbox Showcase Reveals Dates but No Nintendo Switch Confirmation
Atlus and Sega showed trailers for Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 during an Xbox showcase, confirming a February 18, 2027 release for Revival but leaving Nintendo...
Nintendo Fined €35 Million Over Joy-Con Drift: DGCCRF Rules on Switch Controller Issue
French regulator DGCCRF orders Nintendo to pay €35 million after finding misleading commercial practices over Switch Joy-Con drift; Nintendo accepted the settlement...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Design Update — Toys for Bob Explains New Look for Nintendo Switch 2
Toys for Bob studio head Paul Yan details the visual evolution of Spyro in Spyro: A Realm Beyond for Nintendo Switch 2. Read about design changes, development...
Nintendo Classics App Update: Dataminer Flags 'Challenges' Similar to NES Remix
A dataminer report indicates the Nintendo Classics app files reference new 'Challenges' akin to NES Remix across NES, SNES and Game Boy titles. Nintendo has not...
Switch 2 First Anniversary: Pure Nintendo Podcast Reviews Launch, Third-Party Support, and Future
Pure Nintendo Podcast marks the Switch 2 first anniversary with analysis of the launch, third-party support, standout titles, and recent Summer Game Fest...
UK Software Sales Week Ending June 6, 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Returns on Nintendo Switch 2
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth re-enters at #4 after its Nintendo Switch 2 launch; full top 40 breakdown and...
Thief: The Dark Project Remaster Coming to Nintendo Switch — Nightdive Studios Confirms Winter Release Window
Nightdive Studios is remastering Thief: The Dark Project for Nintendo Switch and future Switch hardware with upgraded visuals, bundled Thief Gold content, and a free...
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Remake Rumors — VGC’s Jordan Middler Hints Activision Move
Journalistic coverage of VGC reporter Jordan Middler's hint that Activision may be working on a remake of The Simpsons: Hit & Run, plus background on the original...
Visco Arcade 1 and 2 Confirmed for Evercade: Release Date, Prices, and Full Game Lists
Blaze Entertainment has confirmed Visco Arcade 1 and Visco Arcade 2 for Evercade cartridge release on August 28, 2026. Read the full game lists, pricing, and...
Visco Arcade Evercade Collections Leak: 16 Neo Geo and Arcade Titles Confirmed
Blaze Entertainment confirms Visco Arcade 1 and Visco Arcade 2 Evercade cartridges after Amazon listings briefly appeared. Full game lists and background on Visco and...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Debuts at No.4 on UK Charts for Nintendo Switch 2
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, developed and published by Square Enix, debuts at number four on the UK physical charts with all reported sales on Nintendo Switch 2. Read...
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered — Nightdive Brings Classic Stealth to Nintendo Switch and PC This Winter
Nightdive Studios will release Thief: The Dark Project Remastered on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC this Winter. Details on features, KEX...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $1 Billion — Super Mario Franchise Enters Top 10 Animated Series
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, elevating the Super Mario film franchise into the top 10 highest-grossing animated...
Sega Clarifies Generative AI Use in Crazy Taxi: World Tour Following Steam Disclosure
Sega says generative AI was used as a reference tool for background assets in Crazy Taxi: World Tour, with human review of all final content. Read the developer...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Generative AI Use Sparks Backlash — Sega Confirms AI Assisted Background Assets
Sega confirms generative AI was used to support background asset creation for Crazy Taxi: World Tour after fans spotted a disclaimer on the game's Steam page. Industry...
Cassette Beasts 2002 Revealed at PC Gaming Show — Bytten Studio Unveils Sequel
Bytten Studio revealed Cassette Beasts 2002 at the PC Gaming Show. Read an overview of features, soundtrack news, multiplayer details, and platform context for the...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Pico Park Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026
SEGA unveiled Godzilla and Evangelion collaborations for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and announced Sonic Pico Park, a Pico Park crossover co-op puzzle platformer, during...
Wo Long 2 on Switch 2: Team Ninja's Wings of Ember Heading to Nintendo's Next Console
Koei Tecmo confirms Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for Switch 2 early next year. Read about platforms, language support, and where to play the original Wo Long.
Resident Evil Veronica Remake Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027
Capcom has announced a full remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica titled Resident Evil Veronica, developed on the RE Engine and scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 in...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Spring 2027 Release
Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy VII Revelation for Nintendo Switch 2 at Summer Game Fest 2026. Read what we know about the game's trailer, playable characters, the...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami Hit Record Low Prices
A comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time low prices on Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami plus...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Release Date Confirmed — October 15, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Konami, Evil Empire and Motion Twin confirm Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch October 15, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, with a Nintendo Switch...
Valheim full release date announced: Switch 2 and consoles set for September 9, 2026
Coffee Stain Publishing and Iron Gate announce Valheim's full release date and reveal the final Deep North biome ahead of the game's multi-platform 1.0 launch,...
Cassette Beasts 2002 Announced for Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series and PlayStation 5
Raw Fury and Bytten Studio confirm Cassette Beasts 2002, a retro-inspired creature-collector RPG set in Nodnol, coming to Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series, and PS5; no...
Minecraft Dungeons II Release Date Confirmed: Mojang Sets September 29, 2026 Launch for Switch, PC, Xbox Series and PS5
Mojang confirms Minecraft Dungeons II will launch on September 29, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series and PlayStation 5. Read details and trailer...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond announced for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series and PC
Activision and Toys for Bob reveal Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first all-new Spyro game in over two decades, arriving Spring 2027 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series and PC.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Announced — SEGA Confirms 2027 Release for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series and PC
SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new entry in the Crazy Taxi franchise slated for release in 2027 on Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC. Read...
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Early 2027
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja confirm Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for Nintendo Switch 2, launching retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop worldwide in early 2027 with...
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Switch Release Date Confirmed — September 29, 2026
Xbox and Mojang confirm Minecraft Dungeons 2 arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 29, 2026, with solo and four-player co-op support. Details and what...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond on Nintendo Switch 2 — Toys for Bob Announces Spring 2027 Release
Activision Blizzard and Toys for Bob reveal Spyro: A Realm Beyond for Nintendo Switch 2, with Tom Kenny returning as the voice of Spyro and a worldwide Spring 2027...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — SEGA and Kenji Kanno return to the franchise
SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for Nintendo Switch 2, led by series creator Kenji Kanno. The game arrives digitally on the Nintendo eShop in 2027 and...
N Plus Infinity Times Two announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Metanet plans 2027 eShop release
Metanet has revealed N Plus Infinity Times Two for Nintendo Switch 2, a new entry in the N series featuring five online modes, a built-in level editor, and a 2027...
Sea of Stars Nintendo Switch 2 Save Transfer Issue After Early Japan Release
Reports say Sea of Stars appeared early on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan and that save data from the original Nintendo Switch does not transfer. What this means for...
Sea of Stars Nintendo Switch 2 Version Appears on Japanese eShop
A Japanese Nintendo eShop listing reveals a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of Sea of Stars. Sabotage Studio's RPG is already on Switch and other platforms; the...
Persona 4 Revival Release Date Confirmed as Persona 6 Is Announced — Xbox Game Pass Support Detailed
SEGA and P-STUDIO confirm Persona 4 Revival launches February 18, 2027, and officially unveil Persona 6 with day-one Xbox Game Pass support. All platforms and...
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch This Winter
Nightdive's remaster of Eidos' seminal 1998 stealth title, Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 this winter. Read the...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Uses Generative AI in Development — SEGA Confirms on Steam; Nintendo Switch 2 Release Set for 2027
SEGA confirms generative AI was used in development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour on its Steam page. The title is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
SEGA and Atlus Announce Persona Series Tops 30 Million Sales as Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 Revealed
SEGA and Atlus announced new entries including Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 and said the Persona franchise has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Read verified...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Announced for 2027 — SEGA Revives Classic Driving Series
SEGA of America unveiled Crazy Taxi: World Tour at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. Helmed by original creator Kenji Kanno, the 2027 release brings new cities,...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Passes $1 Billion: Box Office Milestone for Nintendo's Film Franchise
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has crossed $1 billion worldwide ten weeks after its April 1, 2026 release, pushing the Super Mario film franchise into the top 10...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond for Switch 2 — Toys for Bob Returns to Mainline Spyro (2027 window)
Activision and Toys for Bob announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond for Nintendo's next hardware with a 2027 release window. The trailer highlights open-air flight and marks...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for 2026; Other Platforms Arrive October 15, 2026
Konami and Evil Empire set an October 15, 2026 release for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on most platforms, while the Nintendo Switch edition is confirmed for a 2026...
SEGA Confirms Generative AI Use in Crazy Taxi: World Tour for Nintendo Switch 2
SEGA has acknowledged using generative AI in development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a title listed on Steam and announced for Nintendo Switch 2. Release date remains...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Revealed — Sega Confirms Generative AI Support on Steam Listing
Sega has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour with a Steam listing that confirms generative AI was used as a development support tool. The revival, featuring music from...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Announces New Spyro Game for Switch 2, PC, and Current-Gen Consoles
Activision and Toys for Bob revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond at the Xbox Summer Showcase, promising a new mainline Spyro entry in Spring 2027 for Switch 2, PC via Steam,...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced for 2027 — Sega revives arcade classic for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2
Sega has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a modern return to the arcade classic. The game will launch in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo's...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Trailer Debuts at Xbox Games Showcase
Activision unveiled new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 footage at the Xbox Games Showcase and confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 release date of October 23, 2026. Read the...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Tom Kenny Returns, Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Set for Next Spring
Activision confirms Tom Kenny will reprise Spyro in Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a new original adventure coming to Nintendo Switch 2 next spring. Read details on the...
Spyro A Realm Beyond Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 — Xbox Game Show Reveal
Spyro A Realm Beyond was revealed at the Xbox Game Show and is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read our coverage of the trailer, fan reaction, and franchise...
Persona 6 Revealed: SEGA and Atlus Premiere Teaser at Xbox Game Showcase
SEGA and Atlus unveiled a teaser trailer for Persona 6 during the Xbox Game Showcase. Read what was confirmed, what remains unannounced, and what this means for...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Activision and Toys for Bob Confirm New Spyro Entry
Activision and Toys for Bob have announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond and confirmed a release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified background on Toys for Bob, the Spyro...