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Splatoon Raiders Splatfest Results: Team Power Wins Splatoon 3 Promotional Event
Team Power dominated a Splatoon Raiders-themed Splatfest in Splatoon 3 as Nintendo promotes the upcoming spinoff on Nintendo Switch 2. Final scores, vote breakdown,...
Octopath Traveler Nintendo Switch 2 Editions Announced — Release Date, Pricing, and Save Data Details
Square Enix is releasing Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II as Nintendo Switch 2 editions on October 1, 2026. Read verified details on pricing, preorders,...
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...
Virtua Racing Emulator Brings Sega Arcade Classic to Xbox and PC — Wanszai Release Adds Online Play
Wanszai's newly released Virtua Racing emulators for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows PC add widescreen, smoother frame rates and online multiplayer. Download from...
Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W Joins West in Super Bomberman Collection Update on August 20, 2026
Konami is adding Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection as a free update on August 20, 2026. The 1995 Super Famicom puzzle entry comes west...
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,...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Releases: Japanese Digital Schedule for Week of July 16, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop schedule for the week of July 16, 2026, listing new digital and retail releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2,...
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...
Shuji Utsumi on Sonic the Hedgehog's Importance to SEGA: What the Company Said About Sonic Frontiers and Future Plans
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi explains why Sonic the Hedgehog remains the company's flagship franchise, reflects on Sonic Frontiers' performance, and outlines measures...
Pokémon Pokopia sales hit four million on Nintendo Switch 2, Koei Tecmo says
Pokémon Pokopia, developed by Omega Force and published with The Pokémon Company, has sold over four million copies on Nintendo Switch 2 in five weeks, according to...
SEGA President Shuji Utsumi on Sonic: Movie Boosts IP, Company Aims to Improve Game Sales
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu that Sonic's film success unlocked opportunities for the company, but SEGA fell short on global expansion goals for Sonic...
Why Capcom Chose RE Engine for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
Capcom explains why the RE Engine was selected to rebuild Mega Man Star Force for a modern, multi-platform Legacy Collection — insights from an Automaton interview and...
Famitsu Japan Software Sales (Week of June 29, 2026): Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts at No.1 on Nintendo Platforms
Weekly Famitsu sales breakdown for the week ending June 29, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove tops the Japanese chart on Nintendo platforms; full figures, platform...
Call of Duty Black Ops PS4 PS5 Release Sparks Questions About Nintendo Switch Ports
Activision quietly released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II on PS4 and PS5, and reports from CharlieIntel suggest Nintendo Switch ports are not planned while...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales Soar in Japan — 393,378 First-Week Units on Nintendo Switch
Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts with 393,378 first-week boxed sales in Japan, topping Famitsu's charts. Read the full breakdown of software and hardware sales for the week...
Switch 2 Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Tops Japan Hardware Charts with 32,797 Units
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales report shows Switch 2 leading hardware charts and Rhythm Heaven Groove debuting at the top of software rankings. Full hardware and...
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...
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...
Orbitals Switch 2 Exclusive: Voice Cast Revealed Ahead of September 3 Launch
Orbitals, Shapefarm's anime sci-fi co-op, launches September 3 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Kepler Interactive reveals English and Japanese voice cast.
Tales of Mobile preservation: Rare Tales of Wahrheit, Tales of Quiz and Wonder Casino Recovered
Preservationists have recovered partial builds of several obscure Tales of Mobile feature-phone titles — including Tales of Wahrheit, Tales of Quiz and Tales of Wonder...
Pokémon x J. League Collaboration: The Pokémon Company Reveals 60 Team Partner Pokémon and Matchday Tote Merch
The Pokémon Company has partnered with Japan's J. League to assign partner Pokémon to all 60 clubs and offer exclusive tote-bag merch for match attendees as part of...
Stone Protectors 'Super Premium' Re-release Announced for SNES and Sega Genesis by 33 Games
Boutique publisher 33 Games is preparing a 'super premium' physical re-release of Stone Protectors for SNES and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, featuring new art by RIKI and...
Jaleco Arcade Collection for Nintendo Switch: Vol.1 and Vol.2 Arrive This Winter
Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2 are coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC this winter. See the full announced lineup and confirmed features.
Jaleco Arcade Collection announced in two volumes — 32 classic arcade games arriving this winter
Gravity Game Arise has announced the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2, two compilations featuring 32 arcade titles from the 1980s and 1990s. Read the confirmed...
New Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Short Revealed at Anime Expo 2026 — 10-Minute Film for Sonic 35th Anniversary
Sega debuted a trailer for a new 10-minute Sonic the Hedgehog animated short at Anime Expo 2026 as part of the franchise's 35th anniversary. Details, synopsis, and...
Orbitals Nintendo Switch 2 Opening Movie Released Ahead of September 3, 2026 Launch
Orbitals' opening movie from Studio Massket is live. Read verified details on the Nintendo Switch 2 release, co-op gameplay, characters Maki and Omura, and the game's...
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,...
Moonlight Peaks physical release confirmed in Japan for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Moonlight Peaks will be available digitally in North America and as physical boxed cartridges in Japan for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read details on...
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...
Nintendo eShop Update Week of July 9, 2026: Digimon Story, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Gunvolt Chronicles Headline Switch and Switch 2 Releases
A roundup of the Japanese Nintendo eShop schedule for the week of July 9, 2026, detailing retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch...
Hatsune Miku Starry Party Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Good Smile Company Announces 2027 Release
Good Smile Company has announced Hatsune Miku Starry Party for Nintendo Switch 2, a party action title slated for 2027 with multi-language support. Read verified...
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.
Switch 2 File Sizes Roundup: Granblue Fantasy Relink, Digimon Story, Gunvolt Chronicles on eShop
A verified roundup of file sizes listed on North American, European, and Japanese eShop pages for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch titles including Granblue...
Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Museum: Furukawa on Preserving Nintendo's Legacy
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa details how Nintendo Museum and Nintendo Switch Online fit into Nintendo's strategy to preserve and present its gaming heritage.
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...
Dragon Quest 11 S on Nintendo Switch 2: Frame Rates, Resolution Modes, Save Transfer and September 24, 2026 Launch
Square Enix details Dragon Quest 11 S for Nintendo Switch 2: two optimisation modes (60 FPS/1080p and 30 FPS/1440p), no save transfer or upgrade path, launches...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Release Dates, New Content, and Quality‑of‑Life Changes Fans Want
A detailed look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition from Monolith Soft: confirmed release dates, announced additions, and practical quality-of-life...
Illusion of Itehari: Trail Confirmed for Nintendo Switch Worldwide Release in 2027
Aksys Games, Broccoli, and Lictobits announce a 2027 worldwide Nintendo Switch launch for otome visual novel Illusion of Itehari: Trail, following its July 2025...
Yoko Shimomura Tokyo Concert 2026: Orchestral Celebration for Legendary Game Composer
Yoko Shimomura will be celebrated with a special orchestral concert at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre on September 25, 2026. Details on program highlights, conductor Arnie...
Wizardry Variants Daphne Final Fantasy XI Collaboration Confirmed by Drecom
Drecom has announced a summer collaboration between Wizardry Variants Daphne and Final Fantasy XI. Read verified details on platforms, key contributors, legacy...
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 Sales: Famitsu Chart Shows No.1 Debut with 41,680 Units
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Star Fox tops Japan's chart on Nintendo Switch 2 while long-term sellers like Animal Crossing and Mario Kart continue strong. Full top 30...
Star Fox Switch 2 First-Week Sales: Famitsu Reports 41,680 Physical Units
Famitsu data shows Star Fox sold 41,680 physical copies in its first week on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the official weekly software and hardware charts, including Switch...
Biped Version 2.0 Update Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Next Studios and Meta Publishing release Biped Version 2.0 with 17 reworked levels, new puzzle mechanics, and performance optimizations for Nintendo Switch 2.
Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: Beatspell, Multiplayer, and the Free eShop Demo
A focused look at Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch: core gameplay, Beatspell single-player mode, over 30 multiplayer minigames, and the free Nintendo eShop demo.
Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: Official Launch Trailer and What to Know
Nintendo has released the official Rhythm Heaven Groove launch trailer for Nintendo Switch. Read an overview of gameplay modes, multiplayer features, the Beatspell...
Star Fox Switch 2 Debut Tops Famitsu Charts with 41,680 Sales
Star Fox debuted at number one in Japan, selling 41,680 units on Switch 2 during the week of June 22–28, topping Famitsu's weekly software chart. Read the full sales...
Famitsu Japan Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Leads Weekly Charts as Star Fox Debuts on NS2
Weekly Famitsu sales report: Switch 2 leads Japan hardware charts while Star Fox debuts at No.1 on NS2. Full hardware and software numbers, week-on-week comparison,...
Crisis Force Hidden in Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou Collection on Nintendo Switch
Crisis Force, Konami's 1991 Famicom shooter, appears as a hidden bonus in the newly released M2-developed Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou collection on Nintendo Switch and...
Kirby Air Riders amiibo: Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star Release Date Confirmed for September 3, 2026
Nintendo confirms Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo for Kirby Air Riders, arriving September 3, 2026. King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo are available now for the...
Denshattack! on Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Demo, and New Trailer Breakdown
Fireshine Games and Undercoders reveal a new trailer and free demo for Denshattack! on Nintendo Switch 2.
Rhythm Heaven Groove review: A charming final first‑party sendoff for Nintendo Switch
An authoritative review of Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch. Coverage includes gameplay, the new Beatspell RPG mode, multiplayer, developer credits, and...
Switch 2 LCD Panel Rumor: Sharp Reportedly Poised to Replace Innolux Screens on Nintendo Hardware
A new report suggests Nintendo may swap Innolux-assembled LCD panels in the Switch 2 for panels assembled by Sharp. Here is what is confirmed, who reported it, and...
Deltarune Chapter 5: Toby Fox Talks Festival, Dark Garden Setting and New Concept Art
Toby Fox comments on Deltarune Chapter 5 in a Nintendo Japan blog post, describing a festival sequence, a plant-themed dark world with Eastern motifs, and new concept...
Rhythm Heaven Fever and Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo Lead Nintendo eShop Lineup for Week of July 2, 2026
Nintendo updated the Japanese Nintendo eShop release schedule for the week of July 2, 2026, listing digital and retail releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch...
TeaKnights on Nintendo Switch: Funky Can Creative Announces Y2K-Inspired Musical Rail Shooter
Funky Can Creative has announced TeaKnights, a Y2K-inspired musical rail shooter coming to Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop. Learn about the studio's design...
Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — 2026 Action Tactical RPG from Itsara Amata and Corecell
Itsara Amata and Corecell have unveiled Banchou Tactics: Lion Heart, an action tactical RPG due in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Nintendo Raises Salaries 10% in Japan to Secure Workforce, President Furukawa Confirms
Nintendo president Shuntaru Furukawa announced a 10% base-salary increase in Japan to retain talent, with longtime developer Takashi Tezuka confirming he is not...
Metal Slug Reboot: SNK Confirms 30th Anniversary Revival and 'Mission Reboot' Plans
SNK details the Metal Slug reboot and 30th anniversary plans. Key team members explain development cadence, 'MISSION REBOOT' concept, and related Neo Geo milestones in...
Famitsu Weekly Japanese Software Sales: Tomodachi Life Tops Nintendo Switch Chart
Weekly Famitsu sales report: Tomodachi Life leads Nintendo Switch software sales while new releases The Adventures of Elliot and EA Sports UFC 6 debut on Japan's...
Tenebris Somnia Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — Retro Survival Horror with Live-Action Cutscenes
Tenebris Somnia: New Blood Interactive and Saibot Studios announce a 2D retro survival horror with live-action cinematics for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2,...