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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...
Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares Nintendo Switch Release Set for October 30, 2026
Polycast Labs' 90s-inspired collectathon Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares arrives on Nintendo Switch on October 30, 2026. Solo developer David Ho created this Tim...
Super Yanoman Collection December 10 2026 Release on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC
Edia's Super Yanoman Collection brings three Japan-only Super Famicom titles — Song Master, Trinea, and Feda: The Emblem of Justice — to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation...
Need for Speed Future Uncertain as Criterion Confirms Focus on Battlefield
Criterion confirms its focus on Battlefield, casting uncertainty over the Need for Speed franchise. Read the latest verified facts on release history, platform...
Games Done Quick Cancels SNK Sponsored Stream After Backlash Over Saudi Ownership
Games Done Quick cancelled an SNK-sponsored stream after community backlash tied to SNK's majority ownership by Saudi-linked investors. GDQ says it will refuse funds,...
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,...
DOOM on Casio Loopy: Throaty Mumbo Ports 1993 Shooter to 1995 Girls’ Console
Homebrew developer Throaty Mumbo has released a tech demo port of DOOM for the 1995 Casio Loopy. Read how the project works on real hardware, what levels it includes,...
PAW Patrol: Dino World Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Features, and Switch Version Upgrades
Outright Games and Nickelodeon confirm PAW Patrol: Dino World launches on Nintendo Switch 31 July 2026 and on Nintendo Switch 2 2 October 2026, featuring technical...
Famitsu Review Scores (July 12, 2026): Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins, EA Sports UFC 6, Echoes of Aincrad
Famitsu's weekly review roundup for July 12, 2026: scores and verdicts for Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins, EA Sports UFC 6, and Echoes of Aincrad, plus context on...
Why Toys for Bob Chose 'Spyro: A Realm Beyond' Over 'Spyro 4' — Developer Explains Naming and New Flight Mechanic
Toys for Bob explains why the new Spyro entry is titled Spyro: A Realm Beyond instead of Spyro 4, outlines the game's new flight mechanic, and confirms a launch window...
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched Sells 2 Million Day One; Edward Kenway Skin Announced for Rayman Legends Retold
Ubisoft reports two million Day One sales for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynched and unveils an Edward Kenway skin for Rayman Legends Retold. Developer and...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Spring 2027 — Toys for Bob Outlines Vision and Two-Year Development Plan
Toys for Bob discusses development timeline, design goals, and studio history for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, confirming a target of Spring 2027 and detailing how the...
Nintendo eShop Update: Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo eShop roundup: Digimon Story Time Stranger launches July 10 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok arrives...
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Time Trial Revealed: Playtonic Shows Ghosts, Boosts and Shortcut Strategy
Playtonic has released new Time Trial footage for Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, highlighting ghost replays, four Boost items, and the importance of shortcuts. Read an...
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Times Square: Niantic Recreates Iconic Trailer Finale
Niantic marked Pokémon GO's 10th anniversary with a Times Square takeover recreating the game's 2015 trailer finale and a special Mewtwo event. Coverage, details, and...
Hell Is Us Nintendo Switch 2 Release Delayed to October 8, 2026
Rogue Factor and publisher Nacon delay Hell Is Us on Nintendo Switch 2 from September 24 to October 8, 2026. Read about the reasons, platform history, and gameplay...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review — Media.Vision’s RPG Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 (July 10, 2026)
An in-depth look at Digimon Story: Time Stranger from Media.Vision, its July 10, 2026 release, gameplay systems, and Switch 2 performance—what fans need to know.
Splatoon 3 Splatoon Raiders Splatfest: Nintendo Releases New Artwork Ahead of Event
Nintendo has published fresh artwork for the Splatoon Raiders-themed Splatfest in Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch. Read the developer's framing of Team Power, Team...
Pokémon GO x McDonald's Partnership Returns on Pokémon GO's 10th Anniversary
Niantic's Pokémon GO announces a new partnership with McDonald's on July 9, 2026. Details are limited but the announcement coincides with the game's 10th anniversary...
Montabi Release Date: Creature-Collector Roguelike Deckbuilder Launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 August 6
Montabi, a creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder from developer Mankibo and publisher Akupara Games, launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6....
1000xRESIST Nintendo Switch 2: ESRB Listing Suggests Potential Port
An ESRB rating listing has raised the possibility of 1000xRESIST coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Developer Sunset Visitor and publisher Fellow Traveller have not...
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...
Disney Dreamlight Valley Honeyglow Woods Expansion Arrives on Nintendo Switch — What’s Included
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Honeyglow Woods expansion is live on Nintendo Switch. Read about platforms, pricing, and the new Winnie the Pooh-themed content added by...
The Crew Motorfest Nintendo Switch 2 Release Reported for October 8, 2026 by Retailer Listings
Retailer listings indicate The Crew Motorfest is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. Background on the original 2023 release, developer Ivory Tower and...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Confirms Basic Gameplay Feasibility
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert can run basic gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, but the developer is assessing whether the console can preserve the game's...
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives
Nippon Ichi Software's cult classic Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, originally released in Japan in 1998 and North America in 2000, returns to modern platforms with a...
Denshattack Nintendo Switch 2 Release Adds Influencer Skins with CDawgVA and Ironmouse Performances
Denshattack launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 15, 2026, with a slate of influencer skins and voice contributions from creators including CDawgVA and Ironmouse....
Rumor: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves Could Add 300 New Pokémon — What We Know
Centro Leaks claims Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves may introduce around 300 new Pokémon and a weather-based battle mechanic. We break down the verified context and...
Turok: Origins Nintendo Switch 2 Release — Saber Interactive Reveals Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Fall 2026 Launch
Saber Interactive has released a gameplay trailer for Turok: Origins, confirmed for retail and Nintendo eShop release on Nintendo Switch 2 in Fall 2026. Read our...
id Software Layoffs Hit DOOM Team Amid Xbox Restructuring — What It Means for Nintendo Switch Ports
Recent restructuring at Microsoft and Xbox led to widespread layoffs, with id Software reportedly losing roughly half its staff. This article summarizes verified...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Confirms Early Development Progress
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert is in early Switch 2 development with basic gameplay functional, but optimisation and technical verification remain before any release...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Targets First Half of 2027 for Release
Pearl Abyss confirms Nintendo Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert is playable at a foundational level and is targeting a first-half 2027 release window while technical...
Mechaconda Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for July 30, 2026
Mechaconda from Brazilian solo developer Nato Games and publisher QubicGames launches on Nintendo Switch July 30, 2026. Learn about gameplay, modes, price, and features.
id Software layoffs: John Romero responds as Xbox begins 3,200-role restructuring
id Software employees were reportedly affected by Microsoft's Xbox restructuring. Co-founder John Romero offered support and urged preservation of id's legacy as Xbox...
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Broadcast: Niantic Confirms July 9 Livestream
Niantic will host a special Pokémon GO 10th anniversary broadcast on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Read what the developer announced, confirmed guest creators, and how the...
Niantic Rebrand Reportedly to Scopely Explore — What We Know About the Claim
A circulated tip claims Niantic has been acquired and rebranded as Scopely Explore. Here’s the verified context on Niantic, Pokemon GO’s upcoming 10th anniversary, and...
Go-Go Town Nintendo Switch Release: Prideful Sloth's Town-Building Sim Hits Version 1.0 on July 16
Go-Go Town from Prideful Sloth exits Steam Early Access and arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with a July 16 version 1.0 launch, native split-screen co-op, and a...
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...