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Mario Tennis Fever Open October 2026 Tournament: Registration, Rules, Schedule, and Prizes
Everything developers and competitive players need to know about the Mario Tennis Fever Open on October 24, 2026 — registration, bracket format, match rules,...
Apidya' Special Nintendo Switch Review: Bringing a 1992 Amiga Shooter to Modern Hardware
A detailed look at Apidya' Special on Nintendo Switch — the Amiga classic from Kaiko and Blue Byte refreshed with new visuals, an arranged soundtrack by Chris...
Goro Abe on Life After Nintendo: From WarioWare: Move It to Teaching and New Switch Projects
Veteran WarioWare director Goro Abe left Nintendo for a teaching post at Osaka Electro-Communication University and discusses how the move has reshaped his approach to...
Garfield: Escape From Monday Nintendo Switch Review — OSome Studio Delivers a Solid Licensed 3D Platformer
An authoritative review of Garfield: Escape From Monday on Nintendo Switch. Developer OSome Studio and publisher Microids deliver a competent licensed 3D platformer...
Nintendo eShop Error: What 'Your request could not be processed' Means for Nintendo Switch Players
An in-depth look at the common 'Your request could not be processed' server error on the Nintendo eShop, how it affects Switch users, and practical troubleshooting...
Double Dragons fan game revives Technos Japan brawler on itch.io
A homebrew fan game titled Double Dragons reimagines Technos Japan's Double Dragon series with expanded rosters, new modes, and itch.io distribution — all proceeds...
Astonishia Story Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
NIS America and developers Daewon Media and Waycoder set Astonishia Story launch for 11 February 2027 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing updated...
Fate/EXTRA Record release date confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Aniplex confirms Fate/EXTRA Record will launch worldwide for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027. Developed by TYPE-MOON and Meteorise, the...
Pokemon Bank Shutdown February 2027: What Nintendo Switch Players Must Transfer Now
Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter are set to close in February 2027. Here’s a practical checklist of legacy Pokémon and games you should transfer to Pokemon Home or...
Shuhei Yoshida: Why PS5 and Nintendo Hardware Should Stay Current-Gen Longer
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida tells The Verge that rising component costs and strong consumer satisfaction with PS5 and Nintendo hardware argue for...
The Art of Metaphor: ReFantazio — Atlus, Studio Zero Announce 200+ Page Art Book for Nintendo Switch 2 Fans
Atlus and Studio Zero are releasing The Art of Metaphor: ReFantazio, a 200+ page art book documenting the making of Metaphor: ReFantazio; pre-orders open now with a...
Wax Heads Nintendo Switch Physical Release Announced by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games is releasing a 3,000-copy boxed edition of Wax Heads for Nintendo Switch in partnership with Curve Games and Patattie Games. Pre-orders start October 8.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Sweepstakes on My Nintendo — How to Enter, Prizes, and Official Rules
Everything developers, press, and players need to know about the My Nintendo Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Heroic Sweepstakes from Nintendo of America — entry steps,...
ININ Relaunches R-Type Dimensions III with Final Patch Fixing Advanced Mode Bosses
ININ Publisher has issued a third major patch for R-Type Dimensions III, rebalancing Advanced Mode boss fights and adding a digital artbook previously exclusive to the...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Demo Live on eShop — 60fps on Nintendo Switch 2, Full Release October 15
Konami's free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is now available on the Nintendo eShop. Developers Motion Twin and Evil Empire deliver an early look ahead of the...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo now available — playable on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Konami has released a free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse ahead of the game's October 15 launch. Developers Motion Twin and Evil Empire's demo preserves save...
Shuhei Yoshida Says Sony and Nintendo Should Keep Current Console Generation Longer — PS5 and Switch 2 Lifespan Debate
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida told The Verge that Sony and Nintendo could benefit from extending the life of the PS5 and Switch 2 era, citing install...
Shuhei Yoshida Says Console Makers Should Hold Back Next-Generation Consoles
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida argues console manufacturers should extend the current generation lifecycle as economic pressures and satisfied install...
Ultra Street Fighter IV Rollback Netcode Mods Revive Steam Edition
Two community projects, SF4Enhanced and SFEmbers, aim to add rollback netcode and modern lobbies to Ultra Street Fighter IV on Steam. Developers Faabi and Kabiefox are...
System 3 Explains The Last Ninja Collection Delay as Antstream Handover Fails
System 3 CEO Mark Cale outlines why The Last Ninja Collection remains delayed on PS4, PS5 and Xbox, details Antstream's missed commitments, and explains talks with...
Nintendo eShop Rate Limit Issues During Nintendo Direct: What Developers and Players Need to Know
An authoritative look at rate-limiting messages on the Nintendo eShop during high-traffic events like Nintendo Direct, with verified context about the Switch platform,...
Ubisoft Motherbrain Trademark: What the Internal AI Name Means for Game Development
Ubisoft has reportedly adopted 'Motherbrain' as an internal name for AI projects. We summarize the trademark filings, past Ubisoft AI efforts like Ghostwriter and NEO...
Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered: Technical Details from Omega Force Ahead of October 1, 2026 Release
Omega Force details performance targets and native resolutions for Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered ahead of its October 1, 2026 release on PC and...
Wonder Boy in Monster Land Steam Listing Raises Questions About 'Retro Maniac' Release
A Steam store listing credited to Retro Maniac appears to offer Wonder Boy in Monster Land. Wonder Boy Universe flagged the listing; here are the verified facts,...
Knuckles' Chaotix AI-Assisted Recomp Draws Criticism Over Audio, Widescreen and Performance
Community response to an AI-assisted recomp of Knuckles' Chaotix has highlighted audio, widescreen and performance problems. We examine the technical context, platform...
Rumored Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves Map Leak Appears Ahead of Potential Nintendo Switch Successor
A purported in-game map for rumored 10th-generation Pokémon titles—referred to online as Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves—has circulated on X. Here’s what’s known,...
Maestro Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Motion-Conducting Rhythm Game Scores 8/10
A detailed review of Maestro on Nintendo Switch 2. Examines motion controls with Joy-Con 2, soundtrack choices from classical and cinematic sources, modes, visuals,...
Sonic in Fortnite: SEGA Details Years-Long Preparation for Chapter 7 Season 4 Crossover
SEGA explains the multi-year process behind bringing Sonic the Hedgehog into Fortnite’s Chapter 7 Season 4, detailing design, IP coordination, and narrative work for...
Heave Ho 2 Nintendo Switch Review: Cooperative Chaos from Le Cartel Studio
Heave Ho 2 from Le Cartel Studio delivers chaotic co-op platforming on Nintendo Switch. Read a focused review of its controls, modes, and platform availability with a...
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Steam Achievement Leak Fuels Talk of Modern Re-release
Reports of a Steam achievements leak have put Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright back in the spotlight.
Ubisoft Milan Zelda Spin-Off 'Goliath' Report: What Insider Gaming Says About the Cancelled Project
Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson reports that Ubisoft Milan pitched a Zelda spin-off codenamed 'Goliath' to Nintendo. Read a factual summary of the claims, developer...
Armed Fantasia Cancelled: Digital Bros Confirms Kickstarter-Funded JRPG Halted
Armed Fantasia, a Kickstarter-funded JRPG led by former Wild Arms developers and set to be published by 505 Games, has been cancelled. Digital Bros confirmed the...
Jim Wornell on 1080° Snowboarding: What Nintendo Removed to Pass Certification
Veteran Nintendo producer Jim Wornell tells Hyrule Interviews that 1080° Snowboarding underwent substantial content removals to satisfy Nintendo's certification...
Xbox layoffs update: Microsoft reshuffle likely reduces the estimated 3,200 cuts
Microsoft's Xbox restructuring appears to be reducing the scale of planned layoffs. Reporting from Windows Central and comments from Xbox leadership detail...
The Wolf Among Us 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Preview: Unreal Engine, Return of Adam Harrington, and Over-the-Shoulder Gameplay
A Gamescom preview of The Wolf Among Us 2 outlines Unreal Engine development, returning voice cast including Adam Harrington, over-the-shoulder exploration, and a 2027...
Nintendo Switch eShop Error: 'Malformed Request' — What It Means and How to Fix It
A clear guide to the Nintendo Switch eShop 'malformed request' error, explaining the message, verified facts about the eShop and Nintendo support resources, and...
Earthion Neo Geo Port: Could Yuzo Koshiro’s Mega Drive-Style Shooter Join SNK’s Neo Geo?
Following renewed interest in classic ports after Tokyo Game Show news, fans and developers are discussing whether Ancient's Earthion — a Mega Drive-minded 2D shooter...
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Review — Ocellus Studio’s Nintendo Switch Platformer
An authoritative review of Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia from Ocellus Studio and Microids on Nintendo Switch, covering gameplay, modes, boss design, performance, and...
Cyber Doll English Patch: I'MAXA Homebrew Team Brings 1996 Sega Saturn RPG to English via GitHub
Homebrew developers Exxistance and Wiredcrackpot have released an English translation patch for Cyber Doll, the 1996 Sega Saturn exclusive developed by Betop and...
Kinuyo Yamashita Interview: New Insights on NES Castlevania's Music for the 40th Anniversary
Veteran composer Kinuyo Yamashita revisits the creation of the original NES Castlevania soundtrack and her work on the MSX2 Vampire Killer in a new interview,...
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Nintendo Switch 2 Release — Capcom Confirms October 9 Launch, Hard Mode, and Switch 2 Build Details
Capcom confirms Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9, 2026. Read verified details on the expansion, Hard Mode, RE Engine...
RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Nintendo Switch 2 — Jagex’s Open-World Survival Spin-Off Arrives Sept. 15, 2026
A detailed look at RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Nintendo Switch 2. Developer and publisher Jagex brings its open-world action survival spin-off to consoles after a year...
Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch Preview — Atlantis Studio’s Asymmetrical Horror Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 This October
Hands-on preview of Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch from Atlantis Studio at Gamescom. Read about the asymmetrical co-op mechanics, Switch 2-exclusive features, developer...
Draco and the Seven Scales Steam Release: Ice Goat Games' Game Boy-Inspired Pirate Adventure Sets Sail
Draco and the Seven Scales, the Game Boy-inspired pirate adventure from Ice Goat Games, has arrived on Steam and itch.io. Read release, price, gameplay details, and...
GoldenEye 007 SNES Port: retroports' AI-Assisted Demo Sparks Debate in Retro Gaming Community
retroports released footage claiming GoldenEye 007 running on SNES hardware via MESEN and a 2MB SuperFX2 emulation. The demo, and the developer's admission of using AI...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo release announced — free demo arriving October 1, 2026
Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin have confirmed a free demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch October 1, 2026, with save data transferable to the full...
Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility: September 2026 Fixes and Unsupported Games
Nintendo issues September 2026 backward compatibility updates for Nintendo Switch titles ahead of Nintendo Switch 2, listing patched games and those still unsupported...
Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Development Began in June 2025, Capcom Team Tells Famitsu
Capcom developers confirm Monster Hunter Wilds development for Nintendo Switch 2 began in June 2025. Read the timeline, studio statements, and context for the Switch 2...
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Preview — A Bigger, More Exploratory Farming Sim
A close look at Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea. This preview covers the game's expanded overworld, new animal systems, town design, and the developers' post-launch...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Install Size Could Be Around 200GB, Director Naoki Hamaguchi Says
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi tells VGC that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will likely require roughly 200GB of storage and that all physical copies will need a...
Future Knight Nintendo Switch review: Aeternum Game Studios’ LCD-inspired 2D platformer
An in-depth review of Future Knight on Nintendo Switch by Aeternum Game Studios. Coverage of gameplay, LCD-style visuals, the Two More mechanic, and a 7.5/10 critical...
Localizing Character Bios for Nintendo Switch RPGs: Best Practices and Sample Rewrites
A practical guide for localizing character biographies for Nintendo Switch RPGs, with sample rewrites and industry context for developers, publishers, and localization...
European Nintendo Downloads (Week of September 17, 2026): Switch 2 and Switch eShop Update
A comprehensive roundup of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of September 17, 2026, covering Switch 2 retail and digital drops, Switch retail and eShop...
Uniracers Pixar Lawsuit Myth: Investigating DMA Design’s Unirally Controversy
An investigation into the long-running claim that Pixar sued Nintendo over DMA Design’s 1994 SNES title Uniracers (Unirally). We review primary sources, developer...
Uniracers Pixar Lawsuit Myth: Investigation Finds No Court Records for SNES Classic
An investigation into claims that Pixar sued Nintendo over SNES racer Uniracers (Unirally) finds no public court records and limited recollection from Pixar and...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive — Developer Interview and Launch Details
Developer interview breaks down Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for Nintendo Switch 2, its four-path narrative, setting of Dagda, and the team's design choices ahead of...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2 — Developers Explain Exploration, Class Systems, and Save Mechanics Ahead of Sept. 17, 2026 Launch
A developer interview breakdown for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2, covering exploration, protagonist-specific gameplay, new classes, Blaze Arts,...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2 — Music, Characters, and Family in Dagda
A developer interview breakdown for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching September 17, 2026, covering music direction, character...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Single Save File Explained — Intelligent Systems on the Decision
Intelligent Systems explains why Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave uses a single save file, how the chapter-jump system preserves player progress, and what this means for...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Developer Interview — Why Intelligent Systems Cut Eight Perspectives Down to Four for Nintendo Switch 2
Intelligent Systems discusses the development of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, revealing why the team moved from an eight-perspective concept to four protagonists...