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CloverPit Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 13, 2026
CloverPit, the rogue-lite slot machine title from Future Friends Games and Panik Arcade, launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 13, 2026, with the...
CloverPit Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for August 13 — Panik Arcade Announces Switch Port and Unholy Fusion DLC
Panik Arcade's hit rogue-lite CloverPit, which sold over one million copies on PC, arrives on Nintendo Switch on August 13 with the Unholy Fusion DLC releasing the...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases Including Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Lies of P
A detailed look at this week's Nintendo eShop update for North America, highlighting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, notable release dates, and...
Nintendo eShop This Week: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Madden NFL 27 Pre-Orders, and New eShop Releases
A weekly roundup of Nintendo eShop updates for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,...
Nintendo eShop Update: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Leads July 30 Releases
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America highlights Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition alongside new Switch 2 eShop releases including...
North American Nintendo Download (Week of July 30, 2026): Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Lies of P Lead eShop Releases
Weekly North American Nintendo Download roundup for the week of July 30, 2026, covering new eShop and retail releases on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, release...
Chase H.Q. ZX Spectrum: Mike Tyson Cameo Revealed by Ocean Software Artist
Ocean Software artist Bill Harbison reveals a hidden Mike Tyson portrait in the 1989 ZX Spectrum conversion of Taito's 1988 arcade hit Chase H.Q.
Rare Cosmic Smash Naomi Arcade Cabinet Listed on eBay by RapidEyeMovers Founder
RapidEyeMovers founder Jörg Tittel is selling a rare Cosmic Smash Naomi arcade cabinet used to promote C-Smash VRS. Details on provenance, pricing, and hardware...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Legendary Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Super Evil Megacorp and Nighthawk Interactive are releasing a physical Nintendo Switch 2 Legendary Edition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate on October...
Cleopatra Fortune Plus Dreamcast Port Completed Using AI to Convert Naomi Arcade Build
Cleopatra Fortune Plus has been ported to the Sega Dreamcast using AI-assisted reverse engineering, according to developer Nikita Belkovskiy and community reports....
Shigeru Miyamoto Explains The Legend of Zelda Origins and the Role of the Famicom Disk System
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses how Western RPGs and the Famicom Disk System shaped The Legend of Zelda. Verified background on the game's 1986 debut, design goals, and...
Final Fight One Stage SNES homebrew recreates arcade's first stage on Super Nintendo
Homebrew developer Valdir Salgueiro has released Final Fight One Stage, an unofficial SNES recreation of the arcade classic's first stage that runs on real Super...
Sega Touring Car Championship Saturn Secret: Hidden 'Conditioned Reflex' Remix Discovered
A long-buried Easter egg in the Sega Saturn port of Sega Touring Car Championship reveals a hidden remix of the Sega Rally theme 'Conditioned Reflex', unlocked by...
MiSTer FPGA and AI-Assisted Cores: Debate Over MAME-Based Builds and Accuracy
MiSTer FPGA developers and community members clash over AI-assisted, MAME-based cores. We examine the technical concerns, developer workflow, and the role of...
Atari World Championships Announced: Atari and Twin Galaxies Revive Retro Competitive Gaming
Atari and Twin Galaxies have announced the Atari World Championships, a 2026-era competitive circuit that begins with an open online qualifier and culminates in live...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Astalon, Project Highrise and Ruiner Hit Record Low Prices in North America
Nintendo's North American Switch eShop is running a wide sale that drops prices across hundreds of games, including record lows for Astalon: Tears of the Earth,...
Pit Panic Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Launch Trailer Debuts Rogue-like Platformer on Switch and Switch 2
Pit Panic, a fast-paced rogue-like 2D platformer, has released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read our overview of the launch trailer, core mechanics, level...
Skatesterre Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — 13 August 2026
Headup and Goon Squad confirm Skatesterre will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on 13 August 2026. Read on for features, protagonist...
Atari Nintendo eShop Sale: Major Discounts on Turok, System Shock, Tetris Forever on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Atari has launched a summer Nintendo eShop sale across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, discounting classics and modern ports including Turok, System Shock,...
Sega Rally Championship Mod Brings Online Play, Wheel Support to PC and Xbox Series X
A new emulation project from developer Wanszai brings Sega Rally Championship (1995) to PC, Xbox 360 and Xbox Series X with HD scaling, widescreen, wheel support,...
Sega physical media future: Shuji Utsumi on digital shift, Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, and console strategy
Sega president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu the company will pursue digital distribution for 'full games' while maintaining physical releases and the culture of boxed...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set 72051 Revealed — Release Date, Specs, and What Fans Need to Know
LEGO has confirmed the Donkey Kong Arcade (72051) set for release on August 1, 2026. Read verified details on piece count, dimensions, mechanics, and availability for...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade (72051) Release Confirmed — 1,367‑Piece Tribute to Classic Nintendo Arcade
LEGO's Donkey Kong Arcade set (72051) debuts at San Diego Comic-Con and hits stores August 1. Read specs, features and what makes this Nintendo-licensed collectible a...
Splatoon Raiders Launch on Nintendo Switch 2: New eShop Releases, Nintendo Music Additions, and The Duskbloods Network Test
Nintendo updates this week: Splatoon Raiders debuts on Nintendo Switch 2, new Nintendo eShop releases across Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo Music additions including...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
This week's Nintendo eShop update for North America brings new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, notable ports and remasters, and a broad set of...
Nintendo Download Week of July 23, 2026: Splatoon Raiders, Disgaea Mayhem, Unbeatable on Nintendo eShop
Weekly Nintendo Download roundup for the week of July 23, 2026 — coverage of Splatoon Raiders, Disgaea Mayhem, Unbeatable, Switch 2 and Switch releases, network test...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Release Date, Price, and Details — Pre-orders Live for LEGO 72051
LEGO and Nintendo formally announced the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set (72051) with pre-orders live, an August 1, 2026 release, a $199.99 price, and a 1,367-piece build...
LEGO Donkey Kong Set Spotlight: Steve Wiebe, Nintendo of America and the August 1, 2026 Release
Nintendo of America recruits former Donkey Kong champion Steve Wiebe to promote the LEGO Donkey Kong arcade cabinet. Details on the 1,367-piece set, release date,...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Revealed — Release Date, Features, and What Fans Need to Know
Nintendo and LEGO reveal the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set, a buildable, semi-playable replica of the classic Donkey Kong arcade cabinet. Release date August 1, 2026,...
Thin Ice Commodore 64 Release: New C64 Arcade Action from Gremlin Veterans
Thin Ice launches digitally as a D64 for the Commodore 64 on July 22. Developed by Gremlin Graphics alumni Christian Shrigley and Terry Lloyd and published by Thalamus...
Lego Nintendo Sets Retiring Soon: Zelda Great Deku Tree, Mario & Yoshi, Able Sisters and Sonic
Lego is listing a wide range of Nintendo-themed sets as retiring soon, including The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree, Super Mario Mario & Yoshi, Animal Crossing...
Armadillo Racing Switch Release: Namco's 1997 Trackball Racer Comes to Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Armadillo Racing, Namco's rare 1997 trackball arcade racer, makes its first console debut on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S via Hamster's...
MiSTer FPGA Wolf Unit core: blahm1d brings Midway arcade classics to MiSTer
FPGA developer blahm1d has released a MiSTer FPGA core for Midway's Wolf Unit arcade hardware, enabling playable builds of NBA Hangtime and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3...
Count Binface Urges Sega to Reboot SegaWorld London and Greenlight a New Shenmue
Satirical candidate Count Binface has publicly called on Sega to restore SegaWorld London at the Trocadero and approve a new Shenmue sequel. We recap the request and...
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Review: Single-Player Spin-Off Expands Nintendo's Ink Universe
An in-depth look at Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, covering gameplay, mechanics, single-player design, amiibo support, and online co-op requirements ahead of...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Revealed in Removed Argos Listing — August 1, 2026 Launch, 1,367 Pieces
Argos UK briefly listed a LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set (model 72051) with full images, an August 1, 2026 release date and a £149.99 price. Here are the verified details...
Mario Kart Tour Legacy: What the Mobile Racer Leaves Behind on iOS and Android
A look at Mario Kart Tour's impact on the franchise — release details, mobile monetization, and how content from the iOS/Android title found its way into Mario Kart 8...
Max Speed Nintendo Switch Release Date: Smokoko’s Arcade Racer Launches August 6, 2026
Max Speed, the 3D arcade racer from Smokoko, arrives on Nintendo Switch on August 6, 2026. Learn about features, modes, price, and local split-screen support.
Pro Jank Footy release date confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Pro Jank Footy from Powerbomb Games, Umbrella Gaming and Tinker Town launches digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 12 August 2026....
Polymega Collection Vol. 20 TRUXTON and More: Toaplan Vols. 19–22 Available to Pre-order
Polymega has announced four new Toaplan collections — Vol.19 BATSUGUN and Vols.20–22 featuring TRUXTON, FIXEIGHT and SNOW BROS — now available to pre-order. Details on...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
Comprehensive roundup of this week's Nintendo eShop update for North America, detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability dates, and...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Updates: Fitness Boxing 3, Cozy Grove, Heave Ho 2 Lead This Week's Nintendo Download
This week's Nintendo Download highlights new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop releases including Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2...
Nintendo Download July 16 2026: Culdcept Begins and Moss The Forgotten Relic Arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShop
Full round up of the North American Nintendo Download for the week of July 16, 2026, including Switch 2 and Switch eShop releases, prices, and timed events such as The...
Hirokazu Tanaka Famicom Development: Inside Nintendo's Decision That 'There Was No Other Path'
Hirokazu Tanaka reflects on the uncertain run-up to the Nintendo Famicom's 1983 launch, the small in-house team, and Nintendo's strategic pivot amid the Atari Shock as...
Once Upon a Katamari DLC and Native Nintendo Switch 2 Port Confirmed for October 8, 2026
Bandai Namco announces a 10-quest DLC for Once Upon a Katamari and a native Nintendo Switch 2 port with higher frame rates, improved resolution, mouse support, and...
Denshattack Switch 2 Review: Undercoders’ High-Octane Train-Rider Hits July 15, 2026
Denshattack launches on Switch 2 on July 15, 2026. Developer Undercoders and publisher Fireshine Games deliver an arcade-style train-trick racer with a strong...
Super Monkey Ball Dreamcast Homebrew: memorix101 Reimplements GameCube Levels on SEGA Hardware
A fan developer has created a Dreamcast homebrew reimplementation of Super Monkey Ball using GameCube assets. Read how the project brings GameCube levels to...
Disney Speedstorm Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Launches with Upgraded Visuals and Performance
Disney Speedstorm's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has begun rolling out with visual and performance upgrades. Read how the Gameloft-developed racer adapts to Nintendo's...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion art book: Dark Horse's 'The Art of Marvel: Cosmic Invasion' arrives August 4, 2026 for Nintendo Switch fans
Dark Horse publishes The Art of Marvel: Cosmic Invasion — a 100+ page art book featuring Tribute Games' arcade-inspired brawler, available for pre-order with an August...
Polymega Collection Vol. 19 — BATSUGUN Brings Four Toaplan Arcades to Polymega This August
Polymega has announced Polymega Collection Vol. 19 - BATSUGUN, a physical release of four Toaplan arcade shooters (Batsugun, Dogyuun, Vimana, Zero Wing) available to...
Virtua Racing Emulator Brings Sega Arcade Classic to Xbox and PC — Wanszai Release Adds Online Play
Wanszai's newly released Virtua Racing emulators for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows PC add widescreen, smoother frame rates and online multiplayer. Download from...
Mario Kart Tour Ending in September: Pure Nintendo Podcast Breaks Down Mobile Racer's Sunset
Pure Nintendo Podcast examines the announcement that Mario Kart Tour will end service in September, plus hands-on impressions of Prideful Sloth’s Go-Go Town, demos,...
LEGO Donkey Kong Set Leak Surfaces Ahead of 45th Anniversary
A Reddit leak claims a new LEGO Donkey Kong set is planned, detailing piece count, price and design. We summarize the leak and place it in context with Nintendo and...
Denshattack Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: Undercoders' Rail-Riding Trick Game Arrives July 15, 2026
Denshattack from Undercoders launches on Nintendo Switch 2 July 15, 2026. Studio director David Jaumandreu discusses inspiration, control iteration, Gamescom reaction,...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Leak: Image Shows Classic 1981 Arcade Build, Reported August 2026 Release
A leaked image allegedly shows a LEGO Donkey Kong arcade cabinet build. LegoLeaks and Reddit users shared details, including a purported set number and an August 2026...
Lego Donkey Kong Set Leak: Alleged Donkey Kong Arcade Model Reportedly Listed for August
A leaked image circulating on Reddit suggests a premium Lego Donkey Kong set based on the original Donkey Kong arcade game could arrive in August. Read the latest...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Rumor: The Brick News Reports Possible Nintendo-Themed Arcade Set
A look at reports claiming a LEGO Donkey Kong arcade cabinet may be announced, how it fits into LEGO and Nintendo collaborations, and what is confirmed versus unverified.
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade: First Images Leak Ahead of August $199.99 Release
First images of the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set have leaked online. The $199.99, 1367-piece set from The Lego Group and Nintendo is scheduled for August 2026 release.
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set — First Look at the Retro Arcade Build
A first look has emerged for a LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set, with leaks circulating online. Here’s the verified context on Donkey Kong, Nintendo’s history, and LEGO’s...
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...