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Nintendo Headquarters Bomb Threat Arrest: 27-Year-Old Detained After Sending Threatening Letters
A 27-year-old man was arrested on May 13, 2026, after sending envelopes with bomb threats to Nintendo employees. Police searched Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters, found...
Nintendo Kyoto Bomb Threat Arrest: Suspect Allegedly Said 'My Plans Cannot Be Thwarted'
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with bomb threat letters sent to Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters. Police found no devices and the suspect has admitted...
Nintendo Plans Long Lifespan for Switch 2 as Hybrid Hits Nearly 20 Million Sales
Nintendo says it intends to extend the Switch 2 lifecycle in the same long-term way it supported the original Nintendo Switch, building the user base and sustaining...
Switch 2 Price Increase: Nintendo Pledges More Games to Boost Ownership Value
Nintendo responds to Switch 2 price increase by promising a stronger software lineup. Details on price changes, executive comments, and upcoming first-party releases.
Switch 2 Price Increase: Nintendo Confirms Global MSRP Hike for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has announced a price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 effective September 1, 2026, with regional adjustments including Japan. Read verified details on new...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase: Regional MSRPs Rising in 2026
Nintendo raises MSRP for Nintendo Switch 2 and existing Switch hardware across multiple regions, with effective dates in Japan (May 25, 2026) and the U.S., Canada and...
Toei Games: Toei Company Launches New Publishing Brand Targeting Steam and Nintendo Switch
Toei Company has launched Toei Games, a new game publishing label that will debut on Steam and target consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. First...
Nintendo Switch eShop Releases (Week of April 23, 2026): Kingdom’s Return, Moomintroll, MotoGP 26
A complete roundup of Nintendo's updated Japanese eShop release schedule for Switch and Switch 2 for the week of April 23, 2026, highlighting Kingdom’s Return,...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Nintendo Switch Release: Remake of SC Arrives September 17, 2026
GungHo announces the Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake for Nintendo Switch and next-gen Nintendo hardware with a September 17, 2026 release; Japanese pre-orders...
G-Mode Archives Announces Digital Devil Saga, Xenosaga: Pied Piper, and Namco Chronicle for Nintendo Switch and Steam
G-Mode revealed three classic Japanese mobile game reissues — Digital Devil Saga Avatar Tuner: A's Test Server Kanzenban, Xenosaga: Pied Piper, and Namco Chronicle —...
Pokémon Pokopia Tops Famitsu Charts as Switch 2 Dominates Japanese Hardware Sales
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales charts show Pokémon Pokopia leading software sales while Nintendo's Switch 2 continues to outpace rivals in hardware unit sales.
Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite: Cave Adds 'Royale' Battle Royale Mode to Steam Release
Cave's Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite introduces a new 'Royale' Battle Royale mode, demo launch tied to Steam Bullet Hell Fest, and platform background.
Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite Steam Demo Arrives June 9, 2026 — Cave Releases New Trailer
Cave updates Steam page for Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite with a 30-second trailer and announces a demo tied to the Steam Bullet Hell Fest, arriving 2:00 a.m. JST...
Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite Release Date Announced: Cave Confirms Steam Launch and New 'Royale' Battle Royale Mode
Cave has announced a Steam release date for Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite, detailing a new Royale battle royale mode, a launch trailer, and a June demo tied to the...
Jaleco Arcade Collection Full Lineup Revealed — 32 Classic Arcade Games Headed to PS5, Nintendo Switch and Steam
Box art for the PS5 physical edition appears to have leaked the full 32-game lineup for Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol.
Project Reignition fan remake of Sonic and the Secret Rings launches free PC build on GameJolt
Project Reignition, a fan-made remake of Sonic and the Secret Rings, released a full PC build on GameJolt on 3 September 2026. This article summarizes features,...
Navinosuke: The Yo-Kai Buster Delayed to 2027 as Kohachi Studio Confirms Steam Version and TGS Demo
Kohachi Studio confirms Navinosuke: The Yo-Kai Buster will launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam in 2027 after a delay; playable build to appear at Tokyo Game Show.
Nintendo Nears Sixth Place Among Japan’s Largest Companies: Market Valuation Surges Past $100 Billion
Nintendo's market value surpasses $100 billion, approaching the sixth spot among Japan's top companies. Details on Switch 2 pricing, hardware, and the company's fiscal...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Official Magazine Goes Live in Japan, Digital Edition Now Available
Nintendo launches the official Nintendo Switch 2 magazine digitally in Japan, offering 80 pages of exclusive content on the next-generation hardware ahead of May...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Special Edition Magazine: Digital Release Announced for Japan
Nintendo confirms the digital release of its official magazine's Nintendo Switch 2 Special Edition, debuting first online in Japan with a physical edition to follow at...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Sales in Japan Could Reach One Million Units, Analyst Forecasts
Analyst projects Nintendo Switch 2 to sell up to 1 million units during its Japanese launch week, setting the stage for a record-breaking release.
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Nintendo Switch Demos: Comprehensive Guide to Free Game Trials on the eShop (North America & Europe)
Explore a complete, updated list of Nintendo Switch demos available in North America and Europe. Learn how to download free trials, including notable games and...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party Support: Reports Reveal Selective Access to Dev Kits Ahead of Direct
New reports suggest Nintendo is being selective with Switch 2 development kit distribution, with third-party titles reportedly coming in the second stage of the...
Retro-Bit Accused of Using Fan Translations in Retro Re-releases
Retro-Bit faces allegations from translator Krokodyl that several of its re-releases used existing fan translations. Retro-Bit has issued a statement acknowledging...
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025
Capcom is remastering the PS2 classic Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny for Nintendo Switch with quality-of-life improvements; the original sold 2.1 million copies and...
Miyamoto Super Mario Sunshine Interview Unearthed by Shmuplations — Developer Regrets Game's Difficulty
Shmuplations has translated a 2002 Nintendo Dream interview with Shigeru Miyamoto about Super Mario Sunshine, revealing Miyamoto's regret that the GameCube title...
Dungeon Antiqua Steam Release: Shiromofu Factory's New RPG Out on October 9, 2024
Dungeon Antiqua, a new roguelike-leaning RPG from Shiromofu Factory, launched on Steam on October 9, 2024. The game follows the developer's fanmade Finardry project...
Lunar Remastered Collection Nintendo Switch: GungHo Announces Spring 2025 Release
GungHo has revealed the Lunar Remastered Collection, bringing Lunar: Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue to multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch in...
Rent-A-Hero Z Mobile Release: LINE NEXT Launches Rent-A-Hero Z on iOS and Android in Limited Markets
LINE NEXT and Sega have released Rent-A-Hero Z on iOS and Android in Australia, Canada and India as a limited roll-out to gather player feedback ahead of a wider launch.
Rent-A-Hero Z Shutdown: LINE NEXT Mobile Revival to Close Service on September 30, 2026
LINE NEXT and Sega confirm Rent-A-Hero Z will go offline September 30, 2026. The mobile release launched in June 2026 in select regions; in-game purchases end...
Star Cruiser PC-88 Coming to Nintendo Switch eShop: D4 Enterprise Brings 1988 Sci‑Fi RPG to EGGCONSOLE
D4 Enterprise will release the original 1988 PC-88 version of Star Cruiser on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan on September 19, 2024 as part of its EGGCONSOLE retro...
Switch Successor Backwards Compatibility: Latest Rumours, Verified Context, and What We Know
Summary of recent claims about backwards compatibility for Nintendo's Switch successor, verified platform history, and reporting context from industry sources.
Nintendo Ends Wii U Repair Service in Japan: Support Officially Discontinued as of July 2024
Nintendo confirms the end of Wii U repair services in Japan, marking the final phase of support for the 2012 console, following depleted parts inventory and server...
ActRaiser Renaissance Sparks Calls for Quintet Remakes on Nintendo Switch
Following the 2021 release of ActRaiser Renaissance, composer Yuzo Koshiro and Quintet alumni have renewed calls for remakes of classic Quintet titles like Terranigma...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch — Remaster Review and Key Features
In-depth look at Star Ocean: The Second Story R for Nintendo Switch. Release details, developer info (Square Enix/Gemdrops), gameplay changes, quality-of-life updates,...
Densha De Go! on a Real Train: Taito Arcade Classic Reportedly Playable at Yumenova Museum
Photos and reports indicate classic Taito arcade simulator Densha De Go! will be playable inside decommissioned train carriages at the forthcoming Yumenova transport...
Nintendo 98.8% New-Employee Retention: What the Industry Needs to Know
Nintendo reports a 98.8% new-employee retention rate. Analysis of the company's salaries, benefits, and what this figure means for the Nintendo Switch-era employer...
Hasbro Nintendo Collaboration Interest Grows After LEGO NES Set
Hasbro confirms interest in partnering with video game companies following LEGO's Nintendo collaborations; TakaraTomy-made Japan-only Transformers consoles and past...
Final Fantasy IX Remake Rumors: Jeff Grubb Reports Square Enix Project Using ATB System
Reports from industry insider Jeff Grubb suggest Square Enix is developing a Final Fantasy IX remake that will retain the classic ATB system. Read the facts, context,...
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere Complete Fan Translation Released by Load Word
Load Word publishes a complete fan translation of Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, restoring the Japanese game's 52 missions, Codex entries, AppenDisc and Mission 00 VHS....
Rent-A-Hero No. 1 Fan Translation Brings Japan-Only Dreamcast RPG to English
A fan translation for Sega's Japan-only Rent-A-Hero No. 1 on Dreamcast has been completed, restoring thousands of dialogue lines, reworking 3D assets and making the...
Nintendo Raises Base Salaries 10% in Japan as it Lowers 2023 Software and Switch Sales Forecasts
Nintendo is increasing base pay for employees in Japan by 10% while revising down its fiscal forecasts for software and Switch hardware sales. Read verified details...
Tōkidenshō Angel Eyes Nintendo Switch Release: Classic Tecmo Fighter Joins Arcade Archives on Switch and PS4
Tōkidenshō Angel Eyes, Tecmo's 1996 arcade fighter, arrived on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 via Hamster's Arcade Archives on 20 October 2022. Read about the...
FLUDD Origins: How Super Mario Sunshine's GameCube Controls Shaped the Iconic Water Pack
Newly translated 2002 interviews reveal how Super Mario Sunshine's FLUDD was inspired by the GameCube controller and internal debate at Nintendo about Mario using...
YouTube and Crunchyroll Apps Ending on Wii U — Key Dates, Niconico 3DS Shutdown, and eShop Changes
Google's YouTube app and the Crunchyroll app will cease support on Nintendo's Wii U, with additional video-service shutdowns affecting 3DS. Here are the confirmed...
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes New Characters Revealed — Shez and Arval Detailed for Nintendo Switch
Official Fire Emblem Musou Twitter reveals character details for Shez and Arval in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Developer Omega Force, release date June 24, 2022...
A500 Mini review: Retro Games Ltd's Amiga micro-console brings 25 classic Amiga games to modern TVs
A detailed look at the A500 Mini from Retro Games Ltd — hardware, bundled software, emulation features, and how the miniature Amiga stacks up against other retro mini...
Monolith Soft Profit Surge 2021: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Drives 138.2% Increase
Monolith Soft reported a 138.2% profit increase for the fiscal year ending March 2021, citing Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and support work on Animal...
Castlevania Season 4 Netflix Finale: How the Animated Series Concludes Konami's Saga
Castlevania season 4 arrived on Netflix to close the studio's four-season adaptation of Konami's gothic action franchise. This article reviews the finale, key plot...
Dreamcast launch bug: John Byrd reveals Audio 64 crash threatened Sega's September 1999 North American launch
Former Sega engineer John Byrd details a last-minute Dreamcast bug tied to Midway's Audio 64 driver and the Yamaha AICA chip that almost derailed the console's...
Final Fantasy X Nintendo Switch Release: Square Enix and Virtuos Bring Spira to the eShop (April 23, 2019)
Final Fantasy X arrived on Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2019 as part of Square Enix's HD remaster. Developer Square Enix with porting support from Virtuos preserved...
Eevee X Tamagotchi Guide: Controls, Setup, and Gameplay Tips for Bandai's Eevee Pocket Pet
Comprehensive guide to the Eevee X Tamagotchi: controls, first-time setup, feeding and games, grooming, emotional states and caretaking mechanics for Bandai's...
Onimusha: Warlords Nintendo Switch — HD Remaster Review and What’s Included
A detailed look at Capcom's Onimusha: Warlords HD remaster on Nintendo Switch, covering performance, controls, presentation, and the absence of Genma Onimusha content.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch Review: Monolith Soft’s Measured Step Forward
A detailed look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Nintendo Switch from Monolith Soft, covering combat, blades, story tone, side-quests, voice acting, and progression systems.
Japanese Pokémon Names Guide: English, Katakana and Romaji for Every Pokémon
Comprehensive guide to Japanese Pokémon names with English, Katakana and Romaji. Useful for competitive trainers, shoppers at Pokémon Center Japan, and fans learning...
Rhythm Paradise Megamix review: Nintendo's 3DS rhythm compilation puts over 100 microgames on beat
An informed review of Rhythm Paradise Megamix for Nintendo 3DS, covering gameplay, modes, and where it fits in the Rhythm Heaven series. Details on features like the...
Xenoblade Chronicles X Review: Monolith Soft’s Ambitious Wii U JRPG and Its Skell-Powered World
An authoritative look at Xenoblade Chronicles X from Monolith Soft on Wii U — covering story structure, character creation, Skells, class combat, save system, and how...
Fantasy Life on Nintendo 3DS: LEVEL-5’s Charming Life-Sim That Found Western Fans
A thorough look at Fantasy Life for Nintendo 3DS from developer LEVEL-5, covering gameplay, classes, localization, art and audio contributors, multiplayer features,...
Mega Drive Megatron: Takara Tomy Arts Turns Sega Console Into Transformers Figure
Takara Tomy Arts revealed Mega Drive Megatron in 2014 — a NEXTA collectible that transforms Sega's Mega Drive (Genesis) into the Decepticon leader. Background on the...
Nintendo Tech Demos Explained: What GPU-Driven Visuals Reveal About Game Development on Switch and Wii U
A clear, authoritative look at what Nintendo tech demos show — and don't — about GPU, CPU, and game development workflows for platforms like Wii U and Nintendo Switch.