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Cameltry Arcade Archives Release and Firework Thrower Kantaro Console Archives Announced for June 4, 2026
Hamster announces Taito's 1990 arcade classic Cameltry for Arcade Archives/Arcade Archives 2 on June 4, 2026, and Sunsoft's Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of...
SEGA X Followers Milestone: Company Releases 60 Free User Icons to Celebrate
SEGA has announced it surpassed 600,000 followers on X and released 60 free user icons featuring its franchises and hardware. How to access them and what this means...
Uniqlo Reveals Mario Kart World Apparel Line for Nintendo Fans
Uniqlo has launched a Mario Kart World-themed clothing line with adult and children's tees and sweatshirts, available in Japanese sizes and released in mid-August and...
Vodafone J-Sky Metal Slug (2003) Rescued — Lost Neo Geo Mobile Port Now Playable on PC
A preserved 2003 Vodafone J-Sky mobile port of Metal Slug has been recovered and made playable on PC via the Keitai World Launcher. Learn how preservationists rescued...
Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds Coming to Nintendo Switch in the West — 2027 English Release Confirmed
Eastasiasoft and Idea Factory will bring Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds to Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe with English localization in 2027; physical...
Wil Overton Reimagines Super Play Cover Art: SNES Magazine Icon Revisited
Artist Wil Overton has recreated the debut Super Play cover with modern styling. Read how the former Rare artist is turning classic SNES magazine art into a Patreon...
Unrailed 2 Nintendo Switch Physical Release Confirmed — Japanese Limited Edition Ships June 11, 2026
Unrailed 2: Back on Track is getting a physical Nintendo Switch release in Japan on June 11, 2026. Learn about the limited edition contents, language support, and how...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop June 4 2026 Release Schedule: eFootball Kick-Off, Solarpunk, Isekai Villain
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of June 4, 2026, listing new retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2...
Billy Hatcher Interview: Mike Fischer on Naming, Yuji Naka, and Blinx
Former SEGA executive Mike Fischer discusses the naming of Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg and his recollections of Blinx and SEGA culture in a SEGA-16 interview....
Cytus 2 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: Rayark and Flyhigh Works Confirm 2027 Release
Rayark's rhythmic hit Cytus 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, published by Flyhigh Works. Read verified details on songs, difficulty modes,...
Ningyou Tsukai English Patch Reaches v1.0 as Metal & Lace Fan Translation Expands FM Towns Localization
Derek Pascarella has released version 1.0 of his English patch for the FM Towns eroge fighter Ningyou Tsukai, also known in the West as Metal & Lace: The Battle of...
Nintendo Stock Surges 6.8% as Investors Rotate Out of AI and Back into Gaming
Nintendo shares climbed sharply amid reports of investor 'AI fatigue', with Bandai Namco and Konami also posting significant gains. Analysis on what this means for...
Kowloon's Gate English Patch Released by Hilltop — PS1 Fan Translation Now Available
Hilltop has released an English fan-translation patch for the Japan-exclusive 1997 PlayStation adventure Kowloon's Gate. The patch is available for free on Hilltop's...
Nintendo HQ Bomb Threat Arrest: Suspect Detained After Sending Threatening Letters to Kyoto Headquarters
A 27-year-old man was arrested on May 12 after allegedly sending bomb threats to Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters. Timeline, reported statements, and context on a prior...
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.
Zero Wing Neo Geo Port: Plaion Reveal and h0ffman Homebrew Progress
Plaion showcased Zero Wing on Neo Geo hardware at Tokyo Game Show while homebrew developer h0ffman says his unofficial Neo Geo conversion is nearly complete....
Zero Wing Neo Geo Port Confirmed: Plaion Reveals Homebrew-Based Conversion by h0ffman
Plaion has revealed Toaplan's Zero Wing is coming to Neo Geo hardware. The port is confirmed to be based on homebrew coder h0ffman's unofficial conversion; background,...
Zero Wing Neo Geo Port Confirmed — Plaion Reveals Toaplan Classic Based on h0ffman's Homebrew
Plaion has confirmed a Neo Geo release of Toaplan's 1989 shooter Zero Wing, based on homebrew work by h0ffman. Read verified details on platforms, historical ports,...
Battle Arena Toshinden Collection Confirmed by Edia at TGS 2026
Edia reconfirms development of a Battle Arena Toshinden Collection featuring the first three PS1 entries. Details, release window and series history ahead of TGS 2026.
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...
Suikoden Remasters and Uncredited Localization: Why Translators Deserve Recognition
Coverage of the controversy surrounding uncredited localization on the Suikoden remasters. Examines the role of translators, reports on credit omissions, and explains...
Prisoner English Patch Released by ChapuTranslations for 1999 Top-Down RPG
ChapuTranslations has released an English fan patch for the Japan-only 1999 action-adventure RPG Prisoner by Feycraft, making the full game playable in English and...
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...
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 2 Nintendo Switch eShop Release — December 12, 2024
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 2 arrives on the Nintendo Switch eShop December 12, 2024 via D4 Enterprise's EGGCONSOLE series. Read about the release, included...
Lufia II 30th Anniversary Concert: Music Engine to Perform SNES Soundtrack at Ota Civic Hall Feb 8, 2025
Music Engine will perform a 30th anniversary concert for SNES RPG Lufia II at Ota Civic Hall in Tokyo on Feb 8, 2025. Tickets go on sale Nov 9 via eplus.
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.
Kill the Past: 25 Years of Grasshopper Manufacture — Book Details, Pre-Orders, and Deluxe Edition
Lost in Cult will publish Kill the Past: 25 Years of Grasshopper Manufacture by Blake Hester in Q2/Q3 2025. The 400+-page retrospective includes interviews with...
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...
Virtua Cop 2 English Translation Patch Brings Smash Pack Assets to Japan-Only Dreamcast Release
Derek Pascarella has released an English translation patch that swaps Sega Smash Pack assets into the Japan-only standalone release of Virtua Cop 2 for Dreamcast,...
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...