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MiSTer FPGA Beta Reaches Unprecedented Sega Saturn Accuracy in 2024 Update
The recent MiSTer FPGA update features a beta Saturn core from developer srg320, now providing unmatched accuracy for Sega Saturn emulation on modern hardware. Find...
Nintendo Shuts Down Ryujinx Nintendo Switch Emulator Following Legal Pressure
Nintendo enforces further legal action against Switch emulators, resulting in the Ryujinx project being shut down and all assets removed after developer contact.
Nintendo Museum Opens: Shigeru Miyamoto Reflects on Company’s Shift Toward Preservation
Nintendo's new museum opens, marking a notable shift in company philosophy as legendary developer Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the rationale and historical context...
Nintendo Switch eShop: Essential Update Required for Continued Access
Learn why updating your browser is essential for uninterrupted access to the Nintendo Switch eShop, including important platform background and updated developer...
The Coma 2B: Catacomb Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for October 25 2024
Headup and Dvora Studio bring The Coma 2B: Catacomb to Nintendo Switch on October 25 2024. Read confirmed platform, story role, and gameplay details for this Korean...
Lethal Wedding Kickstarter: Mega Cat Studios Hits $15,000 Goal and Unveils Nintendo Switch, Bill Tiller, Team Fat Stretch Goals
Mega Cat Studios' Lethal Wedding Kickstarter reached its $15,000 goal and revealed stretch goals including a Nintendo Switch port, Xbox and PlayStation targets, Bill...
Lethal Wedding Kickstarter Reaches $15,000 as Mega Cat Studios Reveals Switch, Xbox and PlayStation Stretch Goals
Mega Cat Studios' Lethal Wedding Kickstarter hits its $15,000 goal and unveils stretch goals including Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation ports plus collaborations...
Echoes of Wisdom Nintendo Switch: Grezzo and Aonuma Reboot Zelda with Top-Down 'Echoes' Gameplay
Inside the development of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for Nintendo Switch — Grezzo's first original Zelda, Aonuma's vision for top-down gameplay, and the new...
Rent-A-Hero Z Mobile Release: LINE NEXT Launches Rent-A-Hero Z on iOS and Android in Limited Markets
LINE NEXT and Sega have released Rent-A-Hero Z on iOS and Android in Australia, Canada and India as a limited roll-out to gather player feedback ahead of a wider launch.
Rent-A-Hero Z Shutdown: LINE NEXT Mobile Revival to Close Service on September 30, 2026
LINE NEXT and Sega confirm Rent-A-Hero Z will go offline September 30, 2026. The mobile release launched in June 2026 in select regions; in-game purchases end...
Palworld Patent Lawsuit: Pocketpair Responds After Claim It 'Infringes Multiple Patent Rights'
Palworld developer Pocketpair has issued a response after a lawsuit alleged the game infringes multiple patent rights. Background on Palworld's release, platform...
Digital Image Design Revival: Renowned UK Studio Teases Comeback After Two Decades
Legendary British developer Digital Image Design (DID), famed for its groundbreaking flight simulators and RoboCop 3, hints at a return to the gaming industry after...
SuperSega FPGA Console Nears Launch: Pre-Order Details, Price, and Hardware Updates
Discover the latest updates on the SuperSega FPGA console, including pre-order information, expected price range, supported Sega platforms, and developer milestones as...
Star Cruiser PC-88 Coming to Nintendo Switch eShop: D4 Enterprise Brings 1988 Sci‑Fi RPG to EGGCONSOLE
D4 Enterprise will release the original 1988 PC-88 version of Star Cruiser on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan on September 19, 2024 as part of its EGGCONSOLE retro...
Mega Man X8 Fan Demake Debuts in 16-Bit Glory at SAGE 2024
A dedicated fan developer has released a free 16-bit demake of Mega Man X8 for PC, reimagining the classic PS2 game in Super Nintendo style. Learn about its...
Cristina Nava Departs Ubisoft Milan — What This Means for Mario + Rabbids on Nintendo Switch
Cristina Nava has left Ubisoft Milan after 16 years, following creative director David Soliani’s July exit. Read the latest verified details on the Mario + Rabbids...
Epic Mickey Rebrushed Nintendo Switch Launch: Purple Lamp Hopes Strong Sales Lead to Epic Mickey 2 Remake
Purple Lamp is banking on Epic Mickey Rebrushed sales following a Gamescom hands-on. The remaster launches on 24 September for Nintendo Switch and other platforms, and...
Tomba! Special Edition Faces Hard-Locking Issues on Nintendo Switch: Limited Run Games Responds
Limited Run Games' Tomba! Special Edition for Nintendo Switch has encountered hard-locking issues affecting some players.
Super Mario 64 Native Dreamcast Port Now Available, Marking a Milestone for Fan-Led Development
The native port of Super Mario 64 for Sega Dreamcast, spearheaded by jnmartin and supported by Dreamcast developer falco_girgis, is now available. Discover details...
Proteus Resurrection Transforms Castlevania: Bloodlines for SNES – Latest Demo Impresses Fans
Konami fan developer Proteus Resurrection showcases Castlevania: Bloodlines running on SNES, highlighting technical achievements and unique effects absent from the...
Coral Island Switch Port Uncertain After Humble Games Layoffs
Stairway Games says Humble Games' July 2024 restructuring has put the Nintendo Switch port and console updates for Coral Island in doubt; developer outlines...
Driftin' Rage on Sega Mega Drive: Mauro Xavier Reveals New 16-bit Racer
Mauro Xavier, creator of Final Fight MD, has revealed Driftin' Rage, a new 16-bit racing project for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. Updated footage and a track list were...
Metro Siege Kickstarter Surpasses Goal — Amiga, Neo Geo and PC Versions Confirmed
Metro Siege's Kickstarter smashes its target, funding Amiga, Neo Geo and PC (Steam & Itch.io) builds. Read the latest on the demo, pledge tiers, platforms and...
PCSX2 Emulator 2.0 Launches: Major Update Celebrates 20 Years of PlayStation 2 on PC
PCSX2, the leading PlayStation 2 emulator for PC, releases version 2.0 with major upgrades, commemorating 20 years and 100 million downloads. Discover the latest...
Bloober Team Announces Project M: A Major Nintendo Switch Collaboration with Leading Creators
Bloober Team reveals 'Project M', an important new title in partnership with top Nintendo platform creators, highlighting the developer's expanding portfolio on...
Parking Garage Rally Circuit Eyes Nintendo Switch and Sega Saturn Ports with Sales Milestone Campaign
Solo developer Walaber announces Parking Garage Rally Circuit could arrive on Nintendo Switch and Sega Saturn, contingent on hitting key sales targets, following its...
The Godfeather Nintendo Switch Release: Hojo Studios’ Mafia Pigeon Roguelike Lands August 15
Hojo Studios' The Godfeather, a roguelike about mafia pigeons, launches on Nintendo Switch on August 15. Read details on gameplay, environments, trailers, and its...
MicroProse to Publish Car Park Capital — Hilkojj Interactive’s Retro Parking Sim Gets Iconic Backing
Car Park Capital, the retro-inspired simulation from Hilkojj Interactive, has a publisher: the relaunched MicroProse. Details on the Steam release, development, and...
Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return Confirmed for Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games announces Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return for Nintendo Switch, marking the sequel's first appearance on a modern platform. Learn about the game's...
Yooka-Replaylee Announced: Playtonic Reveals PC Remaster of Yooka-Laylee with Orchestrated Score
Playtonic announces Yooka-Replaylee, an enhanced PC remaster of the 2017 platformer Yooka-Laylee featuring updated controls, improved visuals, new in-game currency,...
Suda51 on Travis Touchdown Return: No More Heroes Future Hinges on Marvelous Rights
Suda51 tells Eurogamer he cannot confirm a Travis Touchdown return as Marvelous controls No More Heroes rights. A look at the series' history on Wii and Nintendo...
Leaker Identifies 'Legacy' Codename Linked to Monolith Soft and Nintendo
A prominent leaker claims a new project codenamed 'Legacy' is being developed by Monolith Soft in collaboration with Nintendo. Here’s what is known and verifiable.
Little Kitty, Big City Review: Double Dagger’s Debut on Nintendo Switch Delivers Charming Exploration
An in-depth review of Little Kitty, Big City for Nintendo Switch by debut studio Double Dagger, covering gameplay, collectibles, soundtrack, runtime, price, and...
Another Crab's Treasure Surpasses 150K Sales Across Platforms
Another Crab's Treasure has sold more than 150,000 copies across all platforms in its first week, the developer announced on Steam. The Switch version launched with...
Hi-Fi Rush Listed for Nintendo Switch by PEGI Amidst Multiplatform Expansion
Hi-Fi Rush appears on PEGI for Nintendo Switch following Microsoft's ongoing multiplatform strategy. Find out more about the game's developer, release history, and...
Hilltop Works Releases First English Fan Translation of Mega Man Legends 2 Prologue
Fan group Hilltop Works brings the Japan-exclusive prologue to Mega Man Legends 2 to English-speaking players for the first time, including developer content and debug...
Nintendo Declined Fortnite Crossover: Why Samus Aran Won’t Appear in Epic Games’ Battle Royale
Find out why Nintendo refused to allow Samus Aran to join Fortnite, despite Epic Games’ push for a crossover. Get the facts on Nintendo’s strategy, key developer...
LittleBigPlanet 3 servers offline indefinitely on PS4: Sony confirms UGC access limited
Sony confirms LittleBigPlanet 3 PS4 servers will remain offline indefinitely. Read what remains accessible, developer credits from Sumo Digital and Media Molecule, and...
Secret Base's Pixel Pitch for Golden Axe: 2D Mock-Ups Surface as Sega Develops New 3D Entry
Secret Base revealed pixel-art mock-ups for a proposed 2D Golden Axe pitch while Sega is reported to be working on a new 3D Golden Axe entry. Read the details on the...
Terranigma HD-2D Prototype Reimagines SNES Classic with Unreal Engine
A fan-made HD-2D prototype of Terranigma reimagines the SNES classic using Unreal Engine and MagicaVoxel. Developer ShinraiXenophy shares footage of Ark in Crysta...
Princess Peach: Showtime! Marks Etsunobu Ebisu’s Directorial Return on Nintendo Switch
Etsunobu Ebisu, the legendary developer behind iconic Konami and Good-Feel titles, returns as director for Princess Peach: Showtime! on Nintendo Switch.
Birdcage Blends Sword Combat and Shooting in Polygon Bird Games’ Upcoming Arcade Shmup for Steam
Polygon Bird Games reveals Birdcage, a vertical scrolling shooter inspired by classics like Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun, with a unique sword action mechanic. Explore...
Amstrad Reboots Legacy: Alan Sugar Revives Brand as Performance Marketing Agency
Alan Sugar resurrects the iconic Amstrad name in 2024, transforming it from a storied electronics and gaming developer into a modern performance marketing agency.
Disney Invests $1.5B in Epic Games to Build Fortnite-Connected Games and Entertainment Universe
Disney has agreed to invest $1.5 billion for an equity stake in Epic Games and will collaborate with Epic to create a Fortnite-connected, multiyear games and...
Dave the Diver Nintendo Switch Review: Mintrocket’s Genre-Bending Seafood Adventure
Dave the Diver blends action-packed deep-sea diving with a restaurant-sim under Mintrocket. Available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam), this 2024 title pairs retro...
Star Racer Nintendo Switch: Whatnot Games' Retro Sci‑Fi Racer Hits Kickstarter with Switch as Stretch Goal
Star Racer, a retro sci-fi racing game from Whatnot Games featuring music by Grant Kirkhope, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter with a Nintendo Switch version listed as a...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch — Remaster Review and Key Features
In-depth look at Star Ocean: The Second Story R for Nintendo Switch. Release details, developer info (Square Enix/Gemdrops), gameplay changes, quality-of-life updates,...
Pure Nintendo Podcast PAX Aus 2023 Recap: Switch Highlights from Super Mario Bros. Wonder to Indie Finds
Pure Nintendo Podcast returns from PAX Australia 2023 with first-hand Switch coverage of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Superstars and standout indie teams.
The Godfeather: A Mafia Pigeon Saga — Hojo Studio’s Indie Hit Heads to Nintendo Switch
Coverage of The Godfeather: A Mafia Pigeon Saga from PAX Aus 2023 — gameplay, developer background, Steam availability and a planned Nintendo Switch release in early...
Jotego Expands Analogue Pocket Library with 'JTNINJA' OpenFPGA Core Featuring Bad Dudes vs Dragon Ninja
FPGA developer Jotego has launched the JTNINJA OpenFPGA core for Analogue Pocket, enabling classic Data East arcade games like Bad Dudes vs Dragon Ninja and Heavy...
Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo fan translation released for PS1 — AceDiez patch now available
Fan translation patch for Konami's 2001 PlayStation title Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo is released. Learn where to download, who worked on the patch, and the game's...
Dance Dance Revolution Classic Mini: Everything to Know About ZUIKI's 1/5-Scale DDR Arcade Replica
Complete coverage of ZUIKI's Dance Dance Revolution Classic Mini — hardware details, 35-track playlist, Kibidango crowdfunding results, and Japanese retail release on...
KAGE Shadow of the Ninja Remake Unveiled by Tengo Project: Coming to Nintendo Switch and More in Spring 2024
Tengo Project officially announces KAGE Shadow of the Ninja remake, launching Spring 2024 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. See details on the...
Final Fantasy IX Remake Rumors: Jeff Grubb Reports Square Enix Project Using ATB System
Reports from industry insider Jeff Grubb suggest Square Enix is developing a Final Fantasy IX remake that will retain the classic ATB system. Read the facts, context,...
xfixium's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master System Port: Demo 'Coming Soon' for Sega 8-bit
Homebrew developer xfixium confirms ongoing work and an imminent demo for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles port to the Sega Master System, joining renewed interest in...
House of the Dead vinyl: Sega Shop Europe to stock House of the Dead, House of the Dead 2 and Virtua Fighter albums in July 2023
Sega Shop Europe will stock four vinyl albums for the arcade classics House of the Dead, House of the Dead 2 and Virtua Fighter in July 2023. Learn about the releases,...
Forest of Illusion Switches to Neo Geo: DomKid Shares First Images and Update
Forest of Illusion, the fan-made project from developer DomKid inspired by Castle of Illusion and Mickey Mania, has moved development from the Commodore Amiga to Neo...
CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story Launches on Nintendo Switch – Release Date, Features, and Developer Insights
CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story arrives on Nintendo Switch. Discover its gameplay features, developer background, and release details in this in-depth overview.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — Inside Nintendo's Switch Sequel Development
A developer interview breakdown with Nintendo on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch, covering release details, team roles, and design...
Nintendo DMCA Takedown for Lockpick Prompts Skyline Emulator to Halt Development
Reports say Nintendo issued a DMCA takedown related to Lockpick on GitHub, leading the Skyline Android Switch emulator team to cease active development. Timeline,...