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Nintendo Switch eShop Lineup (Week of July 23, 2026): Splatoon Raiders and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Lead Japan Schedule
Nintendo updates the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of July 23, 2026. Splatoon Raiders and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster top a diverse Nintendo Switch...
Japanese Patent Rejection Deepens Nintendo vs Palworld Legal Battle Over Touchscreen Mechanics
A Japanese patent examiner has rejected a Nintendo patent related to touchscreen monster-catching mechanics in the company's ongoing legal dispute with Pocketpair's...
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: Level-5 on Story, AI Themes, and Record Number of Puzzles
Level-5 president Akihiro Hino details narrative themes and puzzle design for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, confirmed for Nintendo Switch and the next...
Talespinner Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: Deck-Building Roguelike Arrives 6 August 2026
Kwalee and Flash Cat Games have set an official Nintendo Switch release date for Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike steeped in Japanese mythology. Read the full...
Street Fighter 6 fragrance launch: CODE Meee and Capcom release character room scents
Capcom and Japanese fragrance company CODE Meee have launched Gaming Fragrance, releasing three Street Fighter 6 character room scents for Ingrid, Juri, and Ed....
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Mii Body Revealed: First Look at Miis for Switch 2
A Japanese advert offers the first look at Mii body types in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2. Read the verified details on sports lineup, Joy-Con 2 use, and...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Mii Design Revealed by Japanese Magazine — Mii Body Type Returns on Nintendo Switch
A Japanese gaming magazine has published early images of Mii character designs for the upcoming Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, showing the classic Mii body type on...
Polymega Collection Vol. 20 TRUXTON and More: Toaplan Vols. 19–22 Available to Pre-order
Polymega has announced four new Toaplan collections — Vol.19 BATSUGUN and Vols.20–22 featuring TRUXTON, FIXEIGHT and SNOW BROS — now available to pre-order. Details on...
Star Ocean The Second Story R Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Square Enix Launches 2.5D Remake on eShop
Square Enix has released Star Ocean The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2. Read about the 2.5D remake, gameplay systems, voice options, and key features from series...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Japan Chart — Weekly Software Sales (Week of July 6, 2026)
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of July 6, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads Nintendo Switch sales, new releases include Magical Girl Witch Trial...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2 — 60 FPS, 1080p, and Visual Upgrades
Square Enix has quietly released a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Ocean: The Second Story R with 60 FPS, 1080p visuals, enhanced textures and additional graphical...
Talespinner Nintendo Switch Release: Kwalee and Flash Cat Games Launch Deck-Building Roguelike on August 6
Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike from developer Flash Cat Games and publisher Kwalee, arrives on Nintendo Switch on August 6. Read an overview of gameplay,...
Famitsu Charts (6-12 July): Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Japanese Boxed Sales as Switch 2 Leads Hardware
Famitsu's boxed software and hardware charts for 6-12 July show Rhythm Heaven Groove returning to number one, a strong debut for Magical Girl with Trials, and the...
Famitsu Japan Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Tops Weekly Chart as Rhythm Heaven Groove Leads Software
Weekly Famitsu hardware and software sales for Japan: Switch 2 leads hardware with 28,755 units; Rhythm Heaven Groove tops software with 126,073 sales. Full chart...
Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek Western Release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Set for August 6, 2026
Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek, the sequel to the 2019 asymmetric multiplayer hit, arrives in the West on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on August 6, 2026. Read...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2 — eShop Release, No Upgrade Path or Save Transfer
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop. Read an authoritative breakdown of features, platform history, and the...
Hirokazu Tanaka Famicom Development: Inside Nintendo's Decision That 'There Was No Other Path'
Hirokazu Tanaka reflects on the uncertain run-up to the Nintendo Famicom's 1983 launch, the small in-house team, and Nintendo's strategic pivot amid the Atari Shock as...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Nintendo Switch 2 Release Lands on Nintendo eShop
Square Enix has released Star Ocean: The Second Story R for Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo eShop. Details on enhancements and upgrade paths remain limited.
Denshattack Switch 2 Review: Undercoders’ High-Octane Train-Rider Hits July 15, 2026
Denshattack launches on Switch 2 on July 15, 2026. Developer Undercoders and publisher Fireshine Games deliver an arcade-style train-trick racer with a strong...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for October 15, 2026
Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026. Developed by Motion Twin and Evil Empire, the 2D action-adventure...
Tricolore Crise fan translation controversy: AI-assisted patch from closedsockets stirs Dreamcast community
A newly released English patch for the Dreamcast RPG Tricolore Crise by closedsockets used AI-assisted tools, prompting debate among fan translators including Yuvi,...
Polymega Collection Vol. 19 — BATSUGUN Brings Four Toaplan Arcades to Polymega This August
Polymega has announced Polymega Collection Vol. 19 - BATSUGUN, a physical release of four Toaplan arcade shooters (Batsugun, Dogyuun, Vimana, Zero Wing) available to...
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...
Super Bomberman Panic Bomber W Arrives in the West via Free Super Bomberman Collection Update
Konami has added the 1995 Super Famicom title Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection as a free update on August 20, 2026, bringing the...
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...