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Niantic Rebrands as Scopely Explore: Pokémon GO Developer Becomes Mission-Driven Team Within Scopely
Niantic has been renamed Scopely Explore following its acquisition by Scopely. Read the official details on the rebrand, what it means for Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom,...
Moonlight Peaks Switch 2 Review: Little Chicken’s Gothic Farming Sim Arrives on Nintendo Switch July 7, 2026
Moonlight Peaks from Little Chicken blends cozy farming-sim mechanics with a gothic twist. Reviewed on Switch 2, the game launches for Nintendo Switch on July 7, 2026...
Xbox restructure 2026: Asha Sharma announces 3,200 layoffs and five studios leave Xbox Game Studios
Xbox chief Asha Sharma has outlined the most significant Xbox restructure in the company's history, announcing 3,200 job cuts, studio transitions for Double Fine and...
EA Sports FC 26 Tops UK Charts as Rhythm Paradise Groove Makes Strong Nintendo Switch Debut
GfK's latest UK charts place EA Sports FC 26 at number one while Rhythm Paradise Groove debuts on Nintendo Switch; full top 40 breakdown with platform splits and...
Shard Squad Nintendo Switch Release Date: Nuntius Games Confirms July 30, 2026
Shard Squad, developed by The Root Studios and published on Nintendo Switch by Nuntius Games, launches digitally on July 30, 2026. Read developer details, features,...
Ratatan Delay: Rhythm Roguelike Pushed to October 15, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2
Ratatan, the Patapon-inspired rhythm roguelike from Game Source Entertainment, TVT Studios and Ratata Arts, has been delayed on Nintendo Switch 2. Developer update...
Pure Nintendo Podcast: Star Fox Deep Dive, Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct, and N64 30th Anniversary
A summary of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode covering the new Star Fox release, a Splatoon Raiders-focused Nintendo Direct, the Nintendo 64's 30th...
Nintendo eShop Error: How to Resolve 'Malformed Request' Issues on Nintendo Switch
Practical guide for players and developers on resolving 'malformed request' errors when accessing the Nintendo eShop or developer portals on Nintendo Switch. Includes...
Katsuhiro Harada Compares Masahiro Sakurai to Goku — Industry Praise for Smash Bros. Creator
Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada likened Masahiro Sakurai to a Saiyan and compared his problem-solving style to Goku in a recent post on X, underscoring the...
RecompOne PS1 Recompiler Uses Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as Test Case — Developer Pushes Back Against AI-Only Ports
RecompOne is a new static recompilation tool for PlayStation 1 executables that converts PS1 code into C# and a modern runtime layer. Developer Flaffy is using...
RecompOne PS1 Recompiler: Flaffy Brings Castlevania Symphony of the Night to C#
Flaffy's RecompOne is a new static recompiler that converts PS1 executables into C#, using Castlevania: Symphony of the Night as a test case. The project, now...
Wil Overton Super Play T-Shirt: Former Rare Artist Reimagines Super Nintendo Magazine Cover
Former Rare artist Wil Overton has launched a Super Play-inspired t-shirt range on Etsy, including a Metroid 'Super Play' edition that uses the magazine's strapline in...
Famitsu Readers Name Nintendo No.1 Game Developer — Nintendo Thanks Fans for 40 Years of Originality
Famitsu readers voted Nintendo the top game developer. Nintendo issued a statement thanking fans, highlighting its Famicom origins, Mario and The Legend of Zelda...
How Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Inchworm Pipe Sound Was Crafted: Inside Nintendo's Audio Design
An inside look at how Nintendo's sound team designed the Inchworm Pipe effect in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch, with developer insights on technique and...
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Voidfare Edition Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Owlcat Games and Silver Lining Interactive announce the physical Voidfare Edition of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader for Nintendo Switch 2, available to pre-order and...
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 Voted Famitsu's Favorite Game Developer — From the Famicom to the Nintendo Switch Era
Nintendo thanked fans after being voted Famitsu's No.1 game developer, reflecting on four decades of hardware and franchises from the 1983 Famicom to the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Topped Famitsu 40th Anniversary Reader Survey — Company Issues Thank-You Message
Nintendo was voted the No.1 game developer in Famitsu's 40th anniversary reader survey; the company issued a translated thank-you message referencing the Famicom and...
PlayStation PUGA: Unreleased PlayStation-in-Controller Prototype Revealed by Former Sony Developer
A previously unseen PlayStation-in-a-controller prototype called the PlayStation PUGA has been revealed by former Sony and DMA Design developer Brian 'Biscuit' Watson....
Tower Dominion release date Nintendo Switch: Roguelike tower defense arrives July 10, 2026
Tower Dominion from Parallel 45 Games and Forever Entertainment launches digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch on July 10, 2026. Read the features, modes,...
CULTIC Release Date Confirmed: Atari and Jasozz Games Bring Retro Shooter to Nintendo Switch 2
Atari and Jasozz Games confirm CULTIC: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 arriving digitally on the Nintendo eShop on 23 July 2026. Details on chapters, maps,...
STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
Spike Chunsoft announces STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, reviving 1980s text-parser adventure mechanics and retro PC...
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
Spike Chunsoft announces STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Digital Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, arriving worldwide on 29 October 2026 with a digital...
Suigi Breaks Super Mario 64 16-Star World Record with 14:32 Run on Speedrun.com
Speedrunner Suigi reclaimed the Super Mario 64 16-star world record with a 14:32 run on July 3, 2026, shaving three seconds off the previous mark. Coverage of the run,...
Cyberpunk 2077 Sales Surpass 40 Million as CD Projekt Red Credits Post‑Launch Recovery
CD Projekt Red reports Cyberpunk 2077 has sold more than 40 million copies. Read how the developer rebuilt the game's reputation after its 2020 launch and what the...
Rise of the Tomb Raider Switch 2 Port: Aspyr Prioritized Stable 30FPS Over Unreliable 60FPS
Aspyr’s Switch 2 port of Rise of the Tomb Raider earned strong reviews after the studio chose a stable 30fps presentation over an inconsistent 60fps target. Read...
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.
Ultraman Zero DLC for GigaBash Arrives July 9, 2026 on Nintendo Switch
GigaBash adds Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Belial in a DLC launching July 9, 2026 for Nintendo Switch. Read developer details, character abilities, and anniversary context.
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.
Biped Version 2.0 Update Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Next Studios and Meta Publishing release Biped Version 2.0 with 17 reworked levels, new puzzle mechanics, and performance optimizations for Nintendo Switch 2.
Level-5 Knowledge Test Pay Raises: Akihiro Hino Says Staff Receive Raises for Company Quiz
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino told Famitsu the studio awards salary increases based on a company content knowledge test. Read the full report, context on Level-5’s...
David Darling on Digital-Only Consoles: Why Physical Media Holds Platforms Back
Veteran developer David Darling reflects on the 2013 Xbox One DRM reversal and argues for digital-first consoles. Examines the history of physical media on platforms...
Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for July 15, 2026
Entalto Publishing and developer Anaïs Salla confirmed Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café arrives on Nintendo Switch via eShop on July 15, 2026. Read details on features,...
Crisis Force Hidden in Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou Collection on Nintendo Switch
Crisis Force, Konami's 1991 Famicom shooter, appears as a hidden bonus in the newly released M2-developed Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou collection on Nintendo Switch and...
Plumber Simulator for Nintendo Switch: Take IT Studio! Announces Detailed Plumbing Sim for Nintendo eShop
Take IT Studio! has revealed Plumber Simulator for Nintendo Switch, a hands-on plumbing simulation coming to the Nintendo eShop.
Kynseed Nintendo Switch release date: PixelCount Studios confirms August 4, 2026 eShop launch
PixelCount Studios has announced Kynseed will arrive digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on August 4, 2026. Learn about the cross-generation sandbox...
Tolem Release Date Confirmed: Frost Earth Studio's Elemental 3D Platformer Arrives on Nintendo Switch July 23, 2026
Frost Earth Studio has announced that Tolem, a 3D platformer built around elemental transformations, will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop...
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...
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 September 2026
Bandai Namco and developer Byking are bringing My Hero Academia: All’s Justice to Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 September 2026 with exclusive features, new minigames, and...
The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for 18 September 2026
Outright Games and Casual Brothers announce The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas for Nintendo Switch, arriving at retail and on the Nintendo eShop worldwide on 18 September...
Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains Review — Behavior Interactive’s Switch 2 Release Reinvents the Classic
An authoritative review of Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains from Behavior Interactive and Ubisoft, covering the June 30, 2026 Switch 2 launch, new systems like...
Metroid: Ravenous — Brazilian Ratings Listing Briefly Appears and Is Removed
A briefly visible Brazilian ratings listing named Metroid: Ravenous showed 2026 as its production year before being removed. Developer and platform details remain...
Metroid Ravenous Leak: Brazil Rating Listing Claims New Metroid for Nintendo Switch 2
A provisional listing in Brazil's game classification database named 'Metroid Ravenous' for the successor to Nintendo Switch. The listing has been removed and is...
Atelier Yumia Switch 2 Edition Review: Switch 2 Upgrade Struggles With Performance
An authoritative look at the Atelier Yumia Switch 2 Edition upgrade—coverage of performance, modes, and whether Switch owners should buy the paid upgrade.
Dungeon Antiqua Nintendo Switch Release: Amata Games and Shiromofu Factory Announce July 30 Launch
Dungeon Antiqua, a retro-inspired dungeon-crawling RPG from Amata Games and developer Shiromofu Factory, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch on July 30. Read our...
Takashi Tezuka to Step Down as Nintendo Executive Officer in June 2026 but Will Remain as Producer
Nintendo veteran Takashi Tezuka will retire from his Executive Officer role in June 2026 but will continue at Nintendo as a producer, the company confirmed in a recent...
Rhythm Heaven Groove review: A charming final first‑party sendoff for Nintendo Switch
An authoritative review of Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes gameplay, the new Beatspell RPG mode, multiplayer, developer credits, and...
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...
Petit Planet Switch 2 ESRB Rating Confirms Windows PC and Switch 2 Listings
ESRB listing reveals Petit Planet for Windows PC and Switch 2. Developer miHoYo (HoYoverse) and publisher COGNOSPHERE PTE.
Banjo-Kazooie Secret Music Player Reveals 20+ Unused Tracks on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition
A hidden music player on the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition surfaces more than 20 unused Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie tracks. Composer Grant Kirkhope responds.
Banjo-Kazooie secret music player discovered on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket handheld
A hidden music player with more than 20 unused tracks and a 100% cheat menu — what the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition reveals about Banjo-Kazooie's...
Petit Planet and Nintendo Switch 2: ESRB Listing Fuels Console Conversation
HoYoverse's Petit Planet — a cozy life sim from the studio behind Genshin Impact — received a new ESRB listing that references Nintendo hardware. Read what the listing...
Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim Nintendo Switch Launch — Trailer and Overview
Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim has launched on Nintendo Switch. Read an overview of the game's premise, art styles, features, launch trailer, and plans for a physical...
Tetris 99 Maximus Cup 55: Star Fox Theme Arrives July 10 on Nintendo Switch
Tetris 99's 55th Maximus Cup runs July 10-13, 2026 and will reward players with a permanent Star Fox theme. Learn how to participate, the requirements, 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...
Warp Point Launches Directory of Independent Game Sites to Reclaim Internet Discovery
Warp Point, created by Wes Fenlon and Matt Sayer, is a curated directory using RSS to connect independent video game writers and readers without algorithms, AI...
Nintendo 64 30th Anniversary: Pure Nintendo Podcast Revisits N64 Nostalgia
Pure Nintendo Podcast celebrates the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary, discusses Sonic's 35th year, launches a Demo Direct segment for Nintendo Switch demos, and...
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Nintendo Switch 2 Release — Date, Features, and eShop Launch
Cygames and Arc System Works confirm Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising for Nintendo Switch 2, launching digitally on Nintendo eShop on 17 September 2026. Read the full...