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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...
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 Switch Discontinued in Europe 2027: Nintendo Confirms Continued Sales in North America and Japan
Nintendo confirms the original Nintendo Switch will be discontinued in Europe in early 2027 while remaining available in North America and Japan. Coverage includes...
Jaleco Arcade Collection for Nintendo Switch: Vol.1 and Vol.2 Arrive This Winter
Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2 are coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC this winter. See the full announced lineup and confirmed features.
Jaleco Arcade Collection announced in two volumes — 32 classic arcade games arriving this winter
Gravity Game Arise has announced the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2, two compilations featuring 32 arcade titles from the 1980s and 1990s. Read the confirmed...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Major Discounts on Trails in the Sky, Final Fantasy, Zelda and More
Comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting key discounts on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Final Fantasy, Zelda:...
Nintendo of Europe to Phase Out Original Nintendo Switch Family in Mid-February 2027
Nintendo of Europe will stop selling the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED models to retailers and on the European Nintendo Store beginning mid-February...
Takeover 2 Overtake: Antonis Pelekanos Revives 90s Arcade Racer Legacy
Antonis Pelekanos includes Overtake, a retro-inspired mini-game in Takeover 2 that echoes his unfinished 90's Arcade Racer project. Background on 90s Super GP, Nicalis...
Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Museum: Furukawa on Preserving Nintendo's Legacy
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa details how Nintendo Museum and Nintendo Switch Online fit into Nintendo's strategy to preserve and present its gaming heritage.
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases This Week
An authoritative roundup of the latest Nintendo eShop update for North America, listing new releases and sales for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, compiled and...
AI-generated MiSTer FPGA Cores Spark Debate Over Accuracy and Ethics
AI-generated FPGA cores for MiSTer, reportedly derived from MAME, have reignited debate in the retro community over accuracy, provenance, and environmental impact.
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 Remake Review: Velan Studios’ Star Fox (2026) Reimagines Star Fox 64
A professional review of Star Fox (2026) for Nintendo Switch 2 by Velan Studios. Coverage includes release date, gameplay, modes, and multiplayer Battle Mode.
Rhythm Heaven Groove Launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — Full Nintendo eShop Download Roundup
Nintendo announces Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with demo on Nintendo eShop, Oblivion Remastered pre-orders for Switch 2, Tetris 99...
Nintendo Download July 2, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove, Moonlight Peaks, and New eShop Releases for Switch and Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo Download report for July 2, 2026: full list of new Nintendo eShop and retail releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, sales, and in-game...
Red Titans Nintendo Switch Release: Vertical Shoot ’Em Up Hits eShop on 9 July 2026
Red Titans, a single-player vertical shoot ’em up from Dojo System and Team Black Hat Robot, launches digitally on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on 9 July 2026. Learn...
Space Grunts: Chrono Shard Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — HandyGames and Orangepixel Announce Time-Loop Tactical Shooter
HandyGames and Orangepixel have announced Space Grunts: Chrono Shard for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game blends fast-paced, turn-based tactics with...
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Recompiled for PC — NocturneRecomp Brings Xbox Live Arcade Build to Windows and Linux
A static recompilation of Konami's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Xbox Live Arcade build lets owners build a native x86_64 version for Windows and Linux using the...
Cruis'n Blast Delisted from Nintendo eShop — Raw Thrills' Switch Arcade Racer Removed
Cruis'n Blast, the 2021 Switch release from Raw Thrills, has been delisted from the Nintendo eShop. Learn what is known, availability of physical copies, and what...
Cruis'n Blast Delisted from Nintendo eShop: What Switch Owners Need to Know
Cruis'n Blast has been unexpectedly removed from the Nintendo eShop. Read verified details on how the delisting affects Switch owners, what remains available, and the...
Empire Interactive Says It Acquired The 3DO Company Trademark — What That Means
Empire Interactive has announced it holds the trademark and select intellectual property rights of The 3DO Company. We examine the relaunch, the claims from new CEO...
Empire Interactive 3DO Rights Claim Disputed by Throwback Entertainment and Josh Fairhurst
Empire Interactive's June 2026 LinkedIn post claiming ownership of The 3DO Company has prompted pushback from Throwback Entertainment and industry figures. We...
Star Fox UK Sales: Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Title Tops UK Charts Week Ending June 27, 2026
Star Fox launches at No.1 on the UK software chart for week ending June 27, 2026, with strong physical sales on Nintendo Switch 2; Rayman 30th debuts.
Art Of Fighting 3 R Remaster Revealed by SNK for Steam
SNK has announced The Path Of The Warrior: Art Of Fighting 3 R, a remaster of the 1996 Neo Geo MVS fighter for Steam with rollback netcode, balance changes, new...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, The Witcher 3 and Tomb Raider Remasters Discounted
Nintendo has launched a major sale on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop, discounting dozens of titles including TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, The Witcher 3 and Tomb...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts (Week of June 28, 2026): Star Fox Debuts at No. 1
Full breakdown of the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 28, 2026, including Star Fox debuting at #1 and Zelda: Breath of the Wild rising after an...
TeaKnights on Nintendo Switch: Funky Can Creative Announces Y2K-Inspired Musical Rail Shooter
Funky Can Creative has announced TeaKnights, a Y2K-inspired musical rail shooter coming to Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop. Learn about the studio's design...
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2026
Trailmark Games and AMC Global Media announce The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, a single-player beat-'em-up from...
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush on Nintendo Switch 2: Milestone and Mattel Announce Release Date and Features
Milestone and Mattel confirm Hot Wheels Infinite Rush for Nintendo Switch 2, launching worldwide on 24 September 2026. Read verified details on platforms, multiplayer,...
Terminator 2D: NO FATE Patch 1 Live on Nintendo Switch and All Platforms — Bitmap Bureau Details Update
Bitmap Bureau has released Patch 1 for Terminator 2D: NO FATE across Steam, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Read the full rundown of fixes, new features...