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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts Week of August 23, 2026: Elden Ring Tops Rankings After Pre-loads
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 23, 2026, highlight Elden Ring reaching No.1 via pre-load activity. Read the full All Games and Download-Only...
Gamescom Preview: Comparing Major Expos and Zelda: Ocarina of Time Fan Reflections
A concise look at Gamescom's role among global gaming expos, how it compares to Tokyo Game Show and other events, plus community reactions to The Legend of Zelda:...
Nintendo Switch emulator DMCA takedown wipes 400+ GitHub repositories
TorrentFreak reports Nintendo issued DMCA takedowns removing more than 400 GitHub repositories tied to Nintendo Switch emulators, including Suyu, Skyline, and MonoNX.
Nintendo eShop Server Error: What Developers and Players Need to Know
A practical guide to Nintendo eShop server errors, how developers prepare for digital launches on Nintendo Switch, and what players should expect. Includes a clear...
Tails of Iron 2 Blood and Brine DLC Launches Free on Nintendo Switch — New Quests, Bosses and Indie Crossover Armor
Odd Bug Studio releases the free 'Blood and Brine' expansion for Tails of Iron 2 on Nintendo Switch, adding 11 quests, 10 bosses, new armor sets and a fishing mechanic.
Nintendo Switch eShop Error Explained: What a 'Malformed Request' Means for Players and Developers
A clear, authoritative explanation of Nintendo Switch eShop 'malformed request' errors, what the server message means, and how players and developers can respond....
Nintendo Switch eShop Malformed Request Error: What Players and Developers Need to Know
A clear guide to the Nintendo Switch eShop 'malformed request' error, practical troubleshooting steps for players, and what developers should consider when...
GoldenEye 007 Decompiled: What the N64 Classic's Decompilation Means for PC and VR Ports
Episode 821 of Infendo Radio highlights the full decompilation of GoldenEye 007 for the N64, a fresh Mega Man X Regenesis fan-mod, Night School Studios' closure by...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: Good-Feel Says One Month Per Creature and Three Years to Build Bewilder Bird Chapter
Good-Feel developers tell Famitsu they spent roughly a month on each creature and about three years creating the Bewilder Bird climax in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book...
You Are Empty: Absolute Edition Revives 2006 Ukrainian Shooter on ZOOM, Steam, and Epic
You Are Empty: Absolute Edition restores the 2006 Ukrainian first-person shooter with fixes, controller support, and a October 27, 2026 PC release on ZOOM, Steam and...
Breath of the Wild 3DS Demake: Fan Homebrew Runs on 3DS Emulators, Not Real Hardware
A fan-made demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has surfaced and runs under 3DS emulation. Here’s what is known about the build, its sources, and how it...
Breath of the Wild 3DS Demake: Toolchain Evidence Raises Questions About Origins
A fan-made demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild surfaced online for 3DS emulation. Code analysis citing devkitARM, citro3D, citro2D and newlib 4.6.0 has...
Breath of the Wild 3DS demake: Fan developer denies 'vibe-coded' claims as community probes build
A mysterious fan-made Breath of the Wild demake for Nintendo 3DS surfaced in August 2026. The anonymous developer refutes AI-coding accusations and offers a new 30fps...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date Confirmed for Late 2027 — Square Enix Reaffirms Timeline at D23
Square Enix confirmed at D23 that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch in late 2027, sharing new trailer and gameplay details while developers assure fans the project is...
AYANEO Pocket Advance Developer Special Edition Arrives for Emulation Developers
AYANEO has introduced a Developer Special Edition of the Pocket Advance handheld, aimed at creators building apps and frontends for its emulation-focused ecosystem....
Donkey Kong Country 4 fan game The Kongs Return announced for PC with November 18, 2026 launch
A new fan-made Donkey Kong Country 4 titled The Kongs Return is set to release on PC on November 18, 2026. Learn about the developers, returning characters from Donkey...
Pokemon Winds and Waves Reportedly Directed by Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku for Nintendo Switch 2
CentroLeaks reports Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku as directors on Pokemon Winds and Waves, a rumored Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Background on developers, past...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang in Singapore
Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations will take place at Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang, NintendoSoup reports. Here’s what is known about the...
Nintendo Switch eShop Asset Photography: Behind the Scenes of Promotional Imaging
How developers and photographers prepare high-resolution promotional imagery for Nintendo Switch eShop listings and Nintendo Direct showcases, with an example...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Realm Reborn Reimagined for Portable Play
A hands-on look at Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2. Developer Square Enix's MMORPG, relaunched with A Realm Reborn in 2013, finds new portability and control...
Quake 4 The Awakening alpha found on vintage PC and released on GitHub
An alpha build of The Awakening, the cancelled Quake 4 expansion by Ritual Entertainment, was discovered on a vintage PC and published to GitHub for preservation....
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Difficulty: Nintendo Team Removed Game Over to Encourage Risk-Taking on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo developers explain why Yoshi and the Mysterious Book removes traditional game-over mechanics to preserve player agency and encourage exploration on Nintendo...
Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC: First Expansion Pass Wave Expands Underwater Building on Nintendo Switch
A detailed look at Pokemon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC — the first wave of the Expansion Pass — covering price, new underwater mechanics, quality-of-life fixes, added...
Montabi Nintendo Switch Review — Mankibo's Monster-Taming Roguelike on Switch 2 (Aug 6, 2026)
A detailed review of Montabi from developer Mankibo and publisher Akupara Games, covering its Switch and Switch 2 release, tactical grid combat, roguelike progression,...
Lies of P Sequel Teased in New Documentary by NEOWIZ and NOUGH Studio
NEOWIZ and NOUGH Studio shared a new documentary on Lies of P that focuses on the first game’s production and closes with director Choi Ji-won confirming a sequel is...
Tomoya Asano Confirms No Octopath Traveler III Announcement Yet — Series at 7 Million Sales
Octopath Traveler producer Tomoya Asano tells Dengeki Online there is no announcement for a third mainline entry yet. Team Asano emphasizes quality expectations after...
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition on Nintendo Switch: Capcom’s Action Classic Revisited
A hands-on look at Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition on Nintendo hardware, summarizing performance, combat learning curve, and what new players should expect from...
Super Mario Land 1 + ½ Demo Reimagines Super Mario Land’s Opening Level for Game Boy Color
A detailed look at the fan-made Super Mario Land 1 + ½ demo by 2BitCrook and collaborators, rebuilt in GB Studio for Game Boy Color and emulators and inspired by Super...
Little Corners Nintendo Switch Announcement: Cozy Sticker-Book Game Coming to Switch and Switch 2
Little Corners, the cozy sticker-book decorating game from Meteor Pixel and Weekend Games, is coming to Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 later this year. Read...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review — Monolith Soft’s JRPG gets a technical and QoL refresh
An in-depth look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition from Monolith Soft: technical upgrades, quality-of-life changes, and what the review copy reveals...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Key Features
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 17.
ScummVM Adds Star Wars: Rebel Assault Support in Daily Builds — Public Test Underway
ScummVM has added public test support for Star Wars: Rebel Assault (1993) and Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire (1995) in its daily builds. Read the...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Release Date Confirmed — Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive on Sept. 17, 2026
Nintendo confirmed Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026. Read the full recap of the Fortune’s Weave Direct,...
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Nintendo Switch Remaster: Aroma's 1999 PlayStation Cult Shooter Returns
Aroma's cult 1999 shooter 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X has been remastered for Nintendo Switch by Bliss Brain. Read about the game's anime-inspired presentation,...
Mario B-Dash Bug: Miyamoto Reveals How Super Mario Bros. Mechanics Were Born
Shigeru Miyamoto explains how Mario's B‑Dash and other Super Mario Bros. mechanics originated from coding quirks and team creativity.
Nintendo Switch Online Maintenance Schedule August 2026 — Full Times and What to Expect
Nintendo has published its maintenance window affecting Nintendo Switch Online services in August 2026. Get the full schedule, timezone conversions, and what...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: How Moving from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 Helped Realize Good-Feel’s Vision
Good-Feel and Nintendo developers explain how shifting Yoshi and the Mysterious Book from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 allowed higher-fidelity graphics, larger...
How Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Leveraged Nintendo Switch 2 Power
Good-Feel and Nintendo discuss how Yoshi and the Mysterious Book shifted from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2, enabling bigger creatures, encyclopedia-style...
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Announced for Nintendo Switch - Argonaut Games Confirms Q4 2026 Release
Argonaut Games has announced a remaster of Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos for Nintendo Switch, scheduled for Q4 2026. The release will include enhanced visuals,...
Battletoads Cartoon Pilot: Inside DIC's 1992 Attempt and Phil Harnage's Account
A detailed look at DIC's 1992 Battletoads TV pilot, developer and writer involvement, and why the project failed to reach syndication. Includes new comments from...
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced: Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox Confirms Sequel for Early 2028
Terrible Toybox founder Ron Gilbert confirms Thimbleweed Park 2 is in production and targeting early 2028 on PC platforms. Read the official details, team credits,...
Pragmata Diana Hair Animation: How Capcom Almost Gave Diana a Bob on Nintendo Switch 2
At CEDEC 2026 Capcom revealed the technical trade-offs behind Diana's long hair in Pragmata, detailing strand-based rendering, animation costs, and why the team kept...
Super Mario 64 on Sega Saturn: Eyepatch Entertainment Shows Early Port Footage
Eyepatch Entertainment has released early footage of a Super Mario 64 port running on real Sega Saturn hardware. Read verified details on the build, PlayStation...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Nintendo Switch 2 Port Would Be 'Big Technical Challenge' Says Sandfall Interactive
Sandfall Interactive says a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be possible but faces significant technical hurdles due to Unreal Engine 5...
MiSTer FPGA and AI-Assisted Cores: Debate Over MAME-Based Builds and Accuracy
MiSTer FPGA developers and community members clash over AI-assisted, MAME-based cores. We examine the technical concerns, developer workflow, and the role of...
Generation Amiga AI Controversy: Amiga Fans Ban Site from Major Facebook Groups
Generation Amiga has come under fire from the Amiga community for using AI-generated text and images. Community admins and developers have raised concerns and banned...
Sonic Mania Dreamcast port still pending release despite video claims
An unofficial Sonic Mania Dreamcast port has surfaced in video coverage, but developers say the build isn't formally released yet. Timeline, GitHub status, and...
Naoki Yoshida: Other Final Fantasy Remakes Would Likely Require Multiple Installments
FFXIV director Naoki Yoshida warns that remaking classic Final Fantasy entries like FFVI, FFVIII and FFIX would be a massive, multi-installment undertaking. Square...
Heave Ho 2 Nintendo Switch Review: Cooperative Chaos Returns on Switch
Heave Ho 2 for Nintendo Switch brings new worlds, online play, and GameShare support to the grab-and-fling co-op formula. Our review of the Switch version, tested with...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Switch 2 Review: A Stunning JRPG Debut on Nintendo Hardware
Comprehensive review of Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage of gameplay, co-op, visuals, developer background (Cygames), and...
Why Capcom Is Prioritizing Resident Evil Remakes: Masachika Kawata Explains the Strategy
Capcom producer Masachika Kawata explains why the company has emphasized Resident Evil remakes over spin-offs, saying remakes let the team deliver regular releases,...
Logicalbeat Worked on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Port — 4K and 60fps Enhancements Confirmed
Logicalbeat has confirmed it assisted with 4K and 60fps support for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full report on developer...
Nintendo Hot Takes: Why Tears of the Kingdom Is 'Good, Not Great' and Other Contested Opinions
A journalist's breakdown of contested Nintendo opinions — evaluating Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Wind Waker, Kirby entries, and...
Sega CD FPGA Core on Analogue Pocket: obrien654j Demo Shows Solid Audio Timing, Release Teased 'Soon'
Developer obrien654j has demonstrated a Sega CD FPGA core running on the Analogue Pocket. The demo shows reliable audio timing but still has boot and FMV issues.
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...
Splatoon Raiders Spirhalite Islands: Inside Nintendo's Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Launch
A developer interview on Splatoon Raiders details the Spirhalite Islands setting, Salmonid design, music direction, and how Nintendo built the game for Nintendo Switch...
Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2: Inside Nintendo's Single-Player Spin-Off and Its New Gadgets
A breakdown of Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo's Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching July 23, 2026. Developer insights on gadgets, Salmon Run influence, and UI/sound...
Mario Kart Wiicompiled and the AI Recompilation Debate: What Developers and Players Need to Know
Coverage of the Mario Kart Wiicompiled announcement, the use of AI in static recompilation of Wii titles, developer responses and community reaction. Includes context...
Brightis Fan Translation Incomplete: Original Quintet Team Flags Forked PS1 Patch
A recently uploaded English fan translation of Brightis for PS1 is an incomplete fork of an earlier project, the original team says. Details on the patch, the...
Brightis English Fan Translation: Wado and Dick Debonair Resolve Misunderstanding Over 1999 PS1 RPG
Latest on the Brightis fan translation: how community developers Wado and Dick Debonair clarified a forked project, agreed to collaborate, and released an English PS1...