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Thunder Hoop Collection announced for Nintendo Switch and consoles — QuByte brings Gaelco's 1990s run 'n' gun duo to modern platforms
QuByte Interactive will release Thunder Hoop Collection, a two-game compilation of Gaelco's 1992 and 1994 run 'n' gun arcade titles, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation,...
Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Sales: Yuji Horii and Square Enix Mark Four Decades of the Franchise
Square Enix celebrates Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary after surpassing 100 million shipments and digital sales. Series creator Yuji Horii appears in a commemorative...
Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Sales: Square Enix Confirms Milestone for JRPG Franchise
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest franchise has sold over 100 million copies across package shipments and digital sales. Coverage includes series history, recent...
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: Joe Hisaishi Composes Main Theme for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
LEVEL-5 confirms Joe Hisaishi composed the main theme for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, with Lilas Ikuta on vocals. The puzzle-adventure launches...
Akira Nishitani Proposes Super Street Fighter II Turbo Rebalance — What That Means for Retro Competitions
Former Capcom developer Akira Nishitani has suggested rebalancing 1994's Super Street Fighter II Turbo. We recap his comments, the game's competitive legacy, and past...
Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake Announced for 2027 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC and PS5
Level-5 has announced a full remake of Professor Layton and the Curious Village for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and PlayStation 5, with enhanced visuals,...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Demo Arrives on Nintendo Switch — Square Enix Releases Playable Preview
Square Enix has released a demo for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World on Nintendo Switch platforms. Read verified details, franchise context, and how to...
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
LEVEL-5 confirms Professor Layton and the New World of Steam launches worldwide for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 10 December 2026, with puzzles by...
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...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword on Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom’s RE Engine Samurai Returns
A detailed look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword on Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom’s modern revival of the Onimusha series using the RE Engine, performance notes, development...
Blue Dragon PC Port Re:Blue Brings 4K, Unlocked Framerates and Modern Enhancements
Re:Blue, an unofficial PC recompilation of Blue Dragon from Mistwalker and Artoon, promises 4K support, unlocked framerates, native keyboard and mouse, and more....
Why Dragon Quest IX Came to the Nintendo DS: Yuji Horii Explains the Move
A detailed look at why Dragon Quest IX became a Nintendo DS exclusive. Series creator Yuji Horii explains the studio's decision, the DS local wireless advantages, and...
Crescent County Summer 2027: Electric Saint and Kinetic Publishing Reveal Cozy Motorbroom Adventure
Crescent County, a cosy adventure from Electric Saint and Kinetic Publishing, is confirmed for PC and consoles with a Summer 2027 release. Creative director Anna...
How to Unlock the Secret Shop in Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons with a Game Boy Advance
A look at the hidden Game Boy Color shop in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons — how it’s unlocked via Game Boy Advance hardware, where it...
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...
Virtua Fighter Crossroads: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Secures Yu Suzuki’s Support for New Console Direction
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Virtua Fighter Crossroads shifts the series toward a home-console action-adventure. Creator Yu Suzuki endorsed the team’s approach during...
Dragon Quest XII Beyond Dreams: Square Enix Confirms Development Restart and New Direction
Square Enix has announced a development restart for Dragon Quest XII, retitling the project Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. Key creatives Yuji Horii and Yosuke Saito...