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Pokémon UNITE End of Service Confirmed for March 2027 — What Players Need to Know
Pokémon UNITE, developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by The Pokémon Company, will end service on March 23, 2027 (UTC). Read dates, in-game changes, Aeos Crown...
Beyond Good & Evil 2 production status: Origami report says Ubisoft Montpellier project still in pre-production
New reporting from French outlet Origami says Beyond Good & Evil 2 has not entered full production. Here’s what is known about the long-running Ubisoft Montpellier...
Mario Kart ReTour: Fans Revive Mario Kart Tour Features in Community Project
A community-led project called Mario Kart ReTour aims to recreate Mario Kart Tour's features on mobile. Background on Mario Kart Tour, developer details, platform...
Antstream Launches Slice: AI-Powered Game Creator Built on Google Gemini
Antstream has launched Slice, an AI-driven short-form competitive game platform built on Google Gemini that promises prompt-to-play game creation and licensed IP...
Mario Kart Tour End of Service: Mobile Racing Title Shuts Down After Launch on iOS and Android
Nintendo and DeNA's Mario Kart Tour, the mobile installment of the franchise that launched in 2019 on iOS and Android, officially ended service on April 30, 2024. Read...
Castlevania 40th Anniversary: Konami Announces 2027 Concert Series, 'Black & Red' Streaming, and Digital Sale
Konami marks Castlevania's 40th anniversary with a 2027 concert series in London, Tokyo and Los Angeles, a streaming release of the 46-LP 'Black & Red' box set,...
Nintendo Wins $4.5M Judgment Against Archbox in Nintendo Switch Piracy Case
Nintendo secured a $4.5 million default judgment and permanent injunction against James 'Archbox' Williams for distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games and related...
David 'Bone' Gill obituary: From Software Creations SNES DevKits to Star Citizen director
David 'Bone' Gill, veteran developer who worked on Tin Star, Wetrix and Project Gotham Racing, has died aged 51. A look back at his career from Software Creations to...
Pikmin Bloom Japan Matsuri Event: Pikmin Head to Trafalgar Square on October 4, 2026
Nintendo UK brings Pikmin Bloom activities, free Pikmin hats and exclusive in-game items to Japan Matsuri at Trafalgar Square on October 4, 2026. Download on the App...
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...
Nintendo maintenance schedule week of September 13 2026: eShop, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Parental Controls
Nintendo published maintenance windows for the week of September 13, 2026 covering Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal on the Nintendo Store and eShop, plus Nintendo Switch...
Monster Hunter Rise Nintendo Switch 2 Rumor: Google Listing Surfaces Ahead of Nintendo Direct
A reported Google listing has reignited speculation about Monster Hunter Rise appearing on a potential Nintendo Switch successor ahead of an upcoming Nintendo Direct....
Nintendo maintenance schedule September 2026: Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal downtime on Nintendo Store and eShop
Nintendo has posted its maintenance schedule for the week of September 6, 2026. Scheduled downtime will affect Apple Pay and Google Pay on the Nintendo Store and...
Aero Blasters (Air Buster) Mega Drive Loading Screen Explained: Kaneko Developer Breaks Down the ROM Compression
Veteran Kaneko developer explains why Aero Blasters (Air Buster) shows a loading/intermission screen on the Mega Drive/Genesis port. Background on the 1990 arcade...
Pokémon Champions: Z Mega Evolutions Join the Roster on Nintendo Switch and Mobile
The Pokémon Company confirms Z Mega Evolutions will enter Pokémon Champions on Regulation Set M-C from Wednesday 9 September, bringing Mega Lucario Z, Mega Garchomp Z,...
Pokémon TCG Pocket Dual-Type Cards Coming in October — Mega Mewtwo X Revealed
The Pokémon Company International confirms dual-type cards will arrive in Pokémon TCG Pocket this October, with Mega Mewtwo X among the first additions. Details from...
Nintendo 64DD Prototype Sells on Mercari: Transparent Unit Fetches Approximately $7,000
A Japan-only Nintendo 64 peripheral prototype recently appeared on Mercari and reportedly sold for around $7,000. Hard4Games and social media users shared images and...
Kingdom Hearts anime series announced at D23 — Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix partner with Disney
Disney has greenlit an original Kingdom Hearts anime series developed with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix. The series will air on Disney Channel and Disney+ following...
Project Neon Xbox Release: FULLSET's Neo Geo Shmup Launches on Xbox, Switch and PS5 Ports Follow
Project Neon, the Neo Geo shoot 'em up from homebrew developer FULLSET, has landed on Xbox consoles with timed ports for Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch...
Lumines Remastered Mobile Release: Lumines Remastered Arrives on iOS and Android
Lumines Remastered, the 2018 remaster of Tetsuya Mizuguchi's PSP classic, has arrived on Google Play and the App Store via Sound Games. Read release details,...
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,...
Shigeru Miyamoto Says He Now Plays Nintendo Games Mostly With His Grandchildren
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu he spends less time gaming solo and more time playing titles like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker with his grandchildren,...
Miyamoto Envisions Miis as Global Personal IDs — The Case for Mii-Based Identity
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses a long-standing vision for Miis as compact, global personal IDs tied to Nintendo Accounts. Background on Miis, platform history, and...
How The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Shaped Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach
A detailed look at DIC's 1989 Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, the creative team behind it, and how its character portrayals echoed in later Nintendo games and the 2023...
Shuhei Yoshida on Demon's Souls: How Sony Misread FromSoftware's Breakthrough
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida reflects at CEDEC 2026 on underestimating Demon's Souls, how word-of-mouth rescued the PS3 original, and the studio decisions that...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Pre-Order Leak — GameStop Cache Shows August 4, 2026 (Unconfirmed)
A Turkish X account flagged a GameStop cache entry that reportedly listed August 4, 2026 for pre-orders of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and mentioned a...
Afterplay Cloud Saves and Browser-Based Emulation: Patrick Corrigan’s Plan for Retro Gaming
Afterplay is a browser-based emulation platform launched in 2021 by Patrick Corrigan that delivers cloud saves, netplay, RetroAchievements and a growing storefront for...
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...
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Livestream Confirmed for July 9, 2026 — Twitch Drops and Special Artwork Revealed
Niantic will host a global Pokémon GO 10th anniversary livestream on July 9, 2026, featuring Twitch Drops, creator programming, and special artwork by Yusuke Kozaki....
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...
Pikmin Bloom July Event: How to Get Tiny Instrument Orchestra Decor Pikmin
Niantic's Pikmin Bloom mobile event runs July 1–31. Learn how to earn Tiny Instrument: Orchestra Decor Pikmin, Symphony Records, and event rewards on iOS and Android.
Metroid Ravenous Rating Leak: Brazil Classification Lists Nintendo Switch 2 and 2026 Production Year
A Brazilian government classification listing for Metroid Ravenous was briefly posted online, showing Nintendo Switch 2 as the platform and a 2026 production year....
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...
Cytus II Nintendo Switch 2: Rayark’s Rhythm Hit Coming to Nintendo eShop in 2027
Flyhigh Works and developer Rayark have announced Cytus II for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, coming to the Nintendo eShop worldwide in 2027. The rhythm game...
Wolfenstein 3D Atari Lynx Port: Play the First Three Shareware Levels Now
An unofficial, near-complete port of id Software's Wolfenstein 3D has been released for the Atari Lynx. Developer pwwit1 has made the first three shareware levels...
Nintendo Music Adds Super Mario Bros. 1–3 Free Roam Tracks to Mario Kart World on iOS and Android
Nintendo has updated the Nintendo Music app with Super Mario Bros. 1, 2 and 3 Free Roam Tracks added to the Mario Kart World soundtrack.
Commodore Callback 8020: Retro Flip Phone Revives Commodore Brand with Sailfish OS and Curated Commodore 64 Games
Commodore has announced the Callback 8020 flip phone running Jolla's Sailfish OS, with Commodore 64 game support, privacy-first features, and pre-orders opening June...
Ocarina of Time Remake for Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo Website Description Pulled and Replaced
Nintendo briefly published then replaced a description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake referencing Nintendo Switch 2 and 2026. Here’s what changed and...
Ocarina of Time Remake for Switch 2: Official Description Briefly Appears on NoA Page
A description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake briefly appeared on Nintendo of America's site search results, suggesting a full remake for Nintendo's...
Pokémon GO data used to train military robots, report says — What Niantic, VPS and players are saying
Reporting on Drone XL and Trouw claims that scans collected through Pokémon GO were used to train Visual Positioning Systems for defense contractors; what is verified...
Pokémon Champions Mobile Launch: June 17, 2026 — Cross-Platform Play with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Pokémon Champions launches on iOS and Android on June 17, 2026, with cross-platform play between Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile. Pre-registration opens...
Pokémon Champions Pre-Registration Live — Mobile Release Listed for June 17, 2026
The Pokémon Company has opened pre-registrations for Pokémon Champions on Google Play and the Apple App Store, with an estimated release date of June 17, 2026. Read...
AYANEO Pocket Block: Specs, Pricing, and Shipping Date for the MTK Helio G85 Handheld
AYANEO has opened orders for the Pocket Block. Read verified specs, pricing, colour options, Android 12 details and the announced shipping window for the MTK Helio G85...
Switch 2 Price Hike Sends Nintendo Share Price Down to ¥7,020
Nintendo's stock fell after the company confirmed Switch 2 price increases. We examine the market reaction, official pricing dates, and the company's FY2027 sales...
DIY Pokédex Raspberry Pi: Mr. Volt and Big Rig Creates Build an Anime-Accurate Device
YouTube modder Mr. Volt and Big Rig Creates built a working, anime-accurate Pokédex using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, Raspberry Pi Pico, camera, and Google...
Dragon Quest X Integrates Google Gemini AI Chatbot to Enhance Player Experience
Square Enix partners with Google to introduce a Gemini AI-powered Slimey chatbot in Dragon Quest X, aiming to improve onboarding and interactions for new players.
Square Enix Integrates Google Gemini AI into Dragon Quest X on Nintendo Switch: What This Means for Players
Square Enix partners with Google for a generative AI-powered companion in Dragon Quest X, debuting on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Discover how the Gemini AI...
Sonic 1 & Sonic 2 Christian Whitehead Mobile Ports to Be Delisted from iOS and Android Platforms
SEGA to discontinue Christian Whitehead's acclaimed Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 mobile ports, removing the games from the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. Learn...
Square Enix Veteran Richard Honeywood Draws Parallels Between AI Boom and 1990s Fuzzy Logic Trend
Square Enix's Richard Honeywood discusses the similarities between the current AI wave and Japan's fuzzy logic craze of the 1990s, reflecting on lessons from decades...
YouTube App for Nintendo Switch 2: Official Development Confirmed by Google Representative
Google is actively developing a YouTube app for the Nintendo Switch 2, with confirmation from an official YouTube representative. Details on progress, background, and...
Google’s Project Genie AI Raises Copyright Concerns with Nintendo-Inspired Game Worlds
Google's Project Genie, a generative AI tool capable of creating playable gaming environments from YouTube footage, has sparked controversy after generating content...
Earthworm Jim Creator Doug TenNapel Defends Generative AI's Role in Art Creation
Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNapel advocates for the creative benefits of generative AI tools amidst industry controversy at a time when many gaming companies debate...
Nintendo Ranked Top Employer Among Japanese University Students in 2024 Survey
Nintendo remains the leading company that Japanese university students aspire to work for, according to a 2024 survey by Risk Monster Inc. See how the game developer...
Nintendo Today! App Expands Availability to Argentina, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and UAE
Nintendo expands its Nintendo Today! app to new regions, providing gamers in Argentina, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE with instant access to official Nintendo news...
Google Ends Support for Dreamcast PlanetWeb 3.0 Browser: What This Means for Retro Fans
Google has officially discontinued support for the PlanetWeb 3.0 browser on Sega Dreamcast, impacting connectivity for retro enthusiasts. Explore the implications and...
Anbernic RG 477V: Powerful 120Hz Handheld for Retro Gaming and Emulation
Anbernic reveals its most powerful vertical handheld yet, the RG 477V, equipped with a borderless 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 8300 CPU, Android 14, and advanced...
Nintendo Switch 2 Webcam Compatibility Improved with Google Pixel November Update
The latest Google Pixel update ensures seamless webcam compatibility with Nintendo Switch 2 for GameChat and more, resolving previous connectivity issues.
Nintendo Today! App Launches in Southeast Asia, Expanding Official Nintendo News Access
Nintendo has released its official Nintendo Today! app in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, bringing timely Nintendo news and exclusive content to...
Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Rejects Generative AI, Emphasizes Human Touch in Game Music
Legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu affirms his commitment to traditional music creation, voicing his rejection of generative AI in an interview. Uematsu...