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Nintendo Targets Switch Modchip Firmware on GitHub with DMCA Takedown
Nintendo issued a DMCA takedown aimed at Switch modchip firmware on GitHub, removing dozens of repositories tied to Picofly, SX Core, and HWFLY.
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Owlboy, Rune Factory 3 Special and Ys Origin Hit Record-Low Prices
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting record-low prices on Owlboy, Rune Factory 3 Special, Wonder Boy: The...
Civilization 7 Nintendo Switch 2 Exploit: Reports of Physical-Game Recall and Jailbreak Activity
Reports say Civilization 7 physical copies are tied to an exploit used to jailbreak Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. Here's what is known so far, with context on the...
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release, Features, and Review Summary
A professional overview of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, covering release date, developer, gameplay, soundtrack, and technical...
Shining Wind X Rescued: Rare Mobile Sequel Restored for Keitai World Launcher
A preservationist has recovered Shining Wind X, the 2008 mobile follow-up to PS2's Shining Wind. The working build is expected to join the Keitai World Launcher...
Mario Kart World datamine reveals nine unused driver entries on Switch 2
A recent datamine of Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 reveals nine unused driver entries. Read the verified breakdown of the characters detected, attributions...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Disco Elysium and Tomb Raider Remasters Discounted in North America
A roundup of notable discounts on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop, including Disco Elysium, Tomb Raider remasters, Borderlands collections and other major...
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak confirmed using SmileBASIC 4.4.9; eShop version delisted
A reported jailbreak for Nintendo Switch 2 uses SmileBASIC 4.4.9 and targets firmware 23.0.1. The exploit was shared on X by user pepsipu and the involved SmileBASIC...
Sonic 3 Unlocked demo released as part of Sonic Hacking Contest 2026 — Mega Drive/Genesis mod by Lilliam
Sonic 3 Unlocked demo from modder Lilliam is now available as an entry in the Sonic Hacking Contest 2026. Read about features, platform context, and how the mod...
Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak Reported via SmileBASIC Exploit
Reports say a user has demonstrated a Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak using SmileBASIC 4.4.9, enabling homebrew and game mods on Nintendo's next-gen hardware. Read the...
Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak Claims: User Reports Mario Kart World Mod via SmileBASIC Exploit
A user on X says they used a SmileBASIC-based exploit to mod Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2. We summarize the reported method, related technical details, and...
Schrödinger no Neko English Patch: TakaraChapu Translations Announces PlayStation ROM Hack
TakaraChapu Translations has announced an English patch for the 1997 PlayStation dungeon crawler Schrödinger no Neko, partnering with Cadensia and Super Retro...
Famitsu Review Scores: Week of October 11, 2026 — Ratatan, Ace Combat 8, Castlevania & More
A concise breakdown of Famitsu's review scores for the week of October 11, 2026, including a summarized verdict on Ratatan and context on Famitsu's four-editor scoring...
Muramasa: Revenant Blades Preview — Vanillaware’s Metroidvania Remaster Channels 2D Devil May Cry on Nintendo Switch
Hands-on preview of Muramasa: Revenant Blades from Vanillaware. Gameplay impressions, platform notes, legacy history from the 2009 Wii original and Vita re-release.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition Switch 2 Review — Team Ninja's Action RPG Struggles on New Hardware
A detailed look at Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on Switch 2. Team Ninja's 2023 action RPG offers compelling parry-based combat but a troubled Switch 2 port...
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 October 1
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered from Omega Force and Koei Tecmo arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with over 40...
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Tech Details, and Developer Interview
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force's Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026. Read developer Tomohiko Sho's comments...
Ocarina of Time Soccer ROM Hack 'Soccerina of Time' Turns Hyrule into a Football Pitch
Modder Shon J's Soccerina of Time converts The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time into a soccer ROM hack. Available via the Hylian Modding Discord, the project features...
Queen's Domain Release Date Confirmed: Freshly Baked Games' Retro-Fantasy Heads to PS5, PC, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 30
Queen's Domain, the retro-fantasy indie from Irish studio Freshly Baked Games, launches October 30 on PS5, PC, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. Demo available now on...
Vaewolf Nintendo Switch 2: Milky Tea Studios' Hack-and-Slash Revenge Game Coming to eShop in 2027
Vaewolf, developed by Milky Tea Studios and published by Megabit Publishing, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo eShop in 2027. Read the official details on...
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — eShop Release Set for 2027
Clear River Games and City Connection announce Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade for Nintendo Switch 2 with a 2027 digital release on the Nintendo eShop. Read...
Sin: Reloaded launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — Nightdive remaster arrives on eShop
Sin: Reloaded, Nightdive Studios' remaster of the 1998 cult FPS SiN, is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop. Read the...
Diablo IV Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Age of Hatred Collection Brings Sanctuary to Nintendo's New Console
An in-depth look at Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection on Nintendo Switch 2 — performance, online requirements, content, and how Blizzard's action-RPG translates to...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases and Sales (Sept 29–30)
Comprehensive coverage of the latest Nintendo eShop update for North America, detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, sale highlights, and...
Nintendo Download: EA SPORTS FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons II, The Witcher 3 Remastered Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
This week's Nintendo Download highlights include EA SPORTS FC 27 (Sept. 25), Minecraft Dungeons II (Sept.
North American Nintendo Download Sept. 17 2026: Dragon Quest 11 S, EA Sports FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons 2 Hit Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly North American Nintendo Download report for the week of September 17, 2026. Coverage of Dragon Quest 11 S on Nintendo Switch 2, EA Sports FC 27, Minecraft...
European Nintendo Downloads September 24 2026: Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop Update
Full breakdown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of September 24, 2026, covering Switch 2 retail and download releases and Nintendo Switch eShop additions.
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Games This Week
A comprehensive look at this week's Nintendo eShop update for Europe, covering Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability notes, and the author...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Major Discounts on Card Shark, High On Life and Top Switch Games
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time-low prices on Card Shark and High On Life plus discounts across...
Switch 2 eShop File Sizes Revealed: The Witcher 3 Remastered and Dragon Quest 11 S Lead New Roundup
A detailed roundup of eShop file sizes for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Dragon Quest 11 S. Verified...
Golden Axe animated series: Matthew Rhys on voicing Gilius Thunderhead in Paramount+ reboot
Matthew Rhys discusses voicing Gilius Thunderhead in the Golden Axe animated series from Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler, released on Paramount+. Cast interviews and fan...
Shape of Dreams Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Neowiz and Lizard Smoothie Surprise-Launch Roguelite
Neowiz and Lizard Smoothie have surprise-released Shape of Dreams on Nintendo Switch 2. Read details on platforms, features, co-op, price, and rollout.
Metro Quester Zero for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Confirmed by Kemco
Kemco has announced Metro Quester Zero, a dungeon-exploration RPG developed with manga artist Kazushi Hagiwara and designer Hironori Kato, planned for Nintendo Switch...
Koei Tecmo Nintendo eShop Sale: Atelier Yumia and Fatal Frame 2 Remake Discounted on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Koei Tecmo has launched a Nintendo eShop sale for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 running through September 29, 2026, with discounts on Atelier, Fatal Frame,...
Disgaea Mayhem Review (Nintendo Switch): A Musou-Style Disgaea That Feels Short and Shallow
Review of Disgaea Mayhem on Nintendo Switch hardware. A musou-style action RPG from the Disgaea universe that captures the series' aesthetic but leans heavily on...
Inside the Untold Nightmare: Ken Christiansen’s Abandoned A Nightmare Before Christmas Game Pitch
A look at Ken Christiansen's unreleased A Nightmare Before Christmas game pitch at Disney Interactive, how Capcom's Oogie's Revenge emerged, and the development...
Monolith Soft Linked to Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake After Elkjøp Listing Sparks Rumors
A retail listing briefly named Monolith Soft as the developer of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Captures from Notebook Check and Nintendo Life surfaced...
Bandai Namco Nintendo eShop Sale: Switch and Switch 2 Discounts on Ace Combat 7, Tales of Arise, Dragon Ball (August 2026)
Bandai Namco's August 2026 publisher sale is live on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 titles including Ace Combat 7,...
Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia: Spore and Sorcery Announces Nintendo Switch Release on September 24, 2026
Spore and Sorcery's narrative investigation game Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia arrives on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on September 24, 2026. Read about gameplay systems,...
Pokémon X Account Hacked: Official Handle Posted Memecoin Link Ahead of 2026 World Championships
The Pokémon Company's official X account was briefly compromised and used to post a memecoin promotion tied to the franchise's 30th anniversary. The post was removed...
13Z: The Zodiac Trials Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for January 14, 2027
Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Mixed Realms Pte announce 13Z: The Zodiac Trials, a 3D action roguelike coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on January 14, 2027. Details on...
Vaewolf Nintendo Switch 2: Megabit and Milky Tea Target 2027 Launch for Hack-and-Slash Power Fantasy
Vaewolf, a new hack-and-slash from Megabit and Milky Tea, is targeting a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2. Read about gameplay, setting, and the announcement trailer.
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Revealed — City Connection Announces 2027 Hack-and-Slash RPG for Switch 2, PC, and PS5
City Connection has fully revealed Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade, a hack-and-slash RPG launching sometime in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and PlayStation 5....
Ninja Jajamaru: Yokai Night Parade announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — April 2027 release
Clear River Games and City Connection have announced Ninja Jajamaru: Yokai Night Parade for Nintendo Switch 2, a 90s-flavored hack 'n' slash action RPG slated for...
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Coming to PC, Switch 2 and PS5 — Pixel Arcadia Reveal
City Connection and Amazing Co., Ltd. announced Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade for PC, Switch 2 and PS5 during the Pixel Arcadia showcase.
Star Cruiser Mega Drive ROM Hacks Fix Bugs and Improve Movement — New IPS Patches on GitHub
A new set of ROM hacks for the Japan-exclusive Mega Drive port of Star Cruiser is available on GitHub, delivering bug fixes and improved movement options. Developer...
Dungeon Antiqua 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S — Console Ports Arrive After January Steam Release
Dungeon Antiqua 2 from Shirofumu Factory and publisher AMATA Games is now available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Read our breakdown of platforms,...
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites: Sonic, Tails and Shadow Join Override
Epic Games adds 11 new Sprites to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, including Sonic, Tails, Shadow and Klombo. Read a breakdown of each Sprite and how they affect...
Mysterious Breath of the Wild 3DS Build Surfaces Online, Playable Great Plateau Runs via Emulation
A fanmade 3DS build of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has appeared online. The prototype runs via emulation, appears incomplete, and is limited to the Great...
OoT unJPEG: Modder Transforms The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Prerenders into Playable 3D Scenes on Nintendo 64 and PC
Spanish 3D artist Reonu is converting Ocarina of Time's pre-rendered backgrounds into full 3D assets in a project called OoT unJPEG, with a demo showing seamless...
OoT unJPEG: Reonu Recreates Ocarina of Time Prerenders in 3D for N64 and PC
Spanish modder Reonu is rebuilding The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's pre-rendered backgrounds in 3D. The OoT unJPEG project targets real N64 hardware and a PC mod...
OoT unJPEG: Reonu Recreates Ocarina of Time's 2D Prerenders for N64 and PC
A development update on OoT unJPEG — Reonu's ROM hack that recreates The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's pre-rendered 2D backgrounds in 3D, now featuring texture...
Z for 2 Zelda Hack Brings Two-Player Co-op to 1986 The Legend of Zelda (NES)
Z for 2 is a newly released ROM hack by Deric Miller that converts the 1986 NES classic The Legend of Zelda into a two-player simultaneous cooperative experience....
Super Monkey Ball Redux Mod Recreates 118 Classic Levels — Demo Available Now, Full Release Spring 2027
Super Monkey Ball Redux is a fan-made mod for Super Monkey Ball 2 on Nintendo GameCube that remixes the original game's 118 stages. Demo available now; full release...
Dark Scrolls Nintendo Switch Review: A Retro Roguelite with Co-op, But Frustrating Design
An in-depth look at Dark Scrolls on Nintendo Switch, analyzing its eShop description, gameplay systems, co-op modes, and the issues that shape its Fair (6/10) score.
Kamaitachi no Yoru Super Famicom Fan Translation Brings 1994 Chunsoft Sound Novel to English
A new fan translation of Chunsoft's 1994 Super Famicom classic Kamaitachi no Yoru makes the seminal sound novel playable in English for the first time. Details on the...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Major Discounts on Chasm, Monument Valley, Capcom Catalog and More
A comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, including lowest-ever prices for Chasm and Monument Valley, plus discounts on Capcom...
Dungeon Antiqua 2 for Nintendo Switch: Amata Games and Shiromofu Factory Announce August 20, 2026 Release
Dungeon Antiqua 2, a retro-style 2D dungeon crawler from Amata Games and Shiromofu Factory, launches on Nintendo Switch via digital download on August 20, 2026. Read...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Astalon, Project Highrise and Ruiner Hit Record Low Prices in North America
Nintendo's North American Switch eShop is running a wide sale that drops prices across hundreds of games, including record lows for Astalon: Tears of the Earth,...
Koei Tecmo Nintendo eShop Sale: Switch and Switch 2 Discounts on Fatal Frame 2 Remake and Wild Hearts S
Koei Tecmo has launched a limited-time Nintendo eShop sale across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, discounting titles including Fatal Frame 2 Remake, Wild Hearts S,...