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Petit Planet Switch 2: miHoYo Confirms 2027 Switch 2 Release After December 4, 2026 PC and Mobile Launch
miHoYo (HoYoverse) confirms Petit Planet free-to-play life-sim will launch on PC and mobile December 4, 2026, with a Switch 2 version arriving in 2027. Details on...
Sega Details Year Two Roadmap for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: Godzilla, McLaren Racing, and New Duel Match Mode
Sega has outlined Year Two plans for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, starting Nov. 3 with Godzilla, a Best-of-10 Duel Match event on Nov.
Petit Planet on Nintendo Switch 2: HoYoverse Confirms 2027 Launch for Cozy Galactic Life Sim
HoYoverse confirms Petit Planet will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read verified details on gameplay, events, pre-registration rewards, and platform info.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two Launch Date Revealed — SEGA Confirms November 3 Content Drop
SEGA has revealed that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two launches on November 3, bringing a free Duel Mode, Bayonetta as a playable racer, new gadgets, and premium...
FanBrix Croft Manor Set Celebrates Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary with 4,355-Piece Diorama
FanBrix has unveiled an officially licensed Croft Manor build to mark Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary. The 4,355-piece diorama, designed by Kim Plata, includes...
Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Live: Editions, Upgrade Path, and What’s Included
Pre-orders are now available for Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2, launching October 27. Learn about the Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate digital editions, Super Mario...
Devil World and Densetsu no Starfy Icons Live Now on Nintendo Switch Online — Available Until Nov 2, 2026
Nintendo Switch Online members can redeem new Devil World and Densetsu no Starfy icons via My Nintendo. Learn how the 'play to redeem' icons work, pricing, platform...
Pure Nintendo Podcast Reviews Fortune’s Weave, Soup Weather and Dynasty Warriors 3 on Switch 2
Coverage of the latest Pure Nintendo Podcast episode: hosts Jem and Kirk discuss Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a new Castlevania demo, Soup Weather, and the Switch 2...
Double Dragons fan game revives Technos Japan brawler on itch.io
A homebrew fan game titled Double Dragons reimagines Technos Japan's Double Dragon series with expanded rosters, new modes, and itch.io distribution — all proceeds...
LEGO PlayStation Set Review: A Faithful Brick Recreation of Sony's Original Console
An in-depth look at the LEGO PlayStation set from The LEGO Group, examining build quality, licensed details, and how the model honors Sony's original PlayStation and...
Splatoon 3 Splatoween Returns October 31 — Teams, Tricolor Turf War, and How to Join
Nintendo confirms Splatoween returns to Splatoon 3 on October 31. Learn how the Halloween-themed Tricolor Turf War event works, developer and platform details, and how...
Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities Announced for Meta VR Glasses — Launching 2027 on Quest 3
Enhance Games has announced Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities for Meta VR hardware and Quest 3, promising a rebuilt VR Tetris experience using Meta's new micro OLED...
Super Mario 40th Anniversary: Nintendo Thanks Fans as Zelda 40th Celebrations Kick Off
Nintendo has updated its Super Mario 40th anniversary webpage with a thank-you message to fans, as the company shifts focus to The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary...
The Legend of Zelda Concert Tour 2027: Confirmed Dates, Cities, and Ticket Info
Nintendo announced a new The Legend of Zelda orchestral concert tour launching in 2027. Read the confirmed dates for Chicago, London, Melbourne and more, plus where to...
David Jones to Head GTA Origins Panel at SGDA Games Day in Dundee
DMA Design founder David Jones will open SGDA's Games Day on September 25, 2026 in Dundee and join a GTA Origins panel with former DMA colleagues. Event details,...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Series Announced — What Nintendo Revealed
Nintendo has announced a global concert series to mark The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary. Read the confirmed regional schedule, what was shown in the anniversary...
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct: What to Expect from the Special Presentation
Nintendo hosts a special 30-minute Nintendo Direct celebrating The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary. Details on timing, where to watch, and franchise context...
Nintendo Direct Sept 2026: Two Presentations Confirmed — Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and General Nintendo Direct
Nintendo of America confirms two Nintendo Direct presentations for Sept 8 and Sept 9, 2026, including a special The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. Times,...
Maneater 2 on Nintendo Switch 2: Tripwire and Demiurge Confirm 2027 Release
Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios announced Maneater 2 for Nintendo Switch 2, setting players loose in Neptune’s Kingdom in 2027.
Crash Bandicoot 30th Anniversary: Activision Releases Commemorative Artwork and Promises Month-Long Updates
Activision has shared official Crash Bandicoot 30th anniversary artwork and said it will deliver Crash-related news throughout the month. Here’s what is confirmed...
Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Cooperative Sci‑Fi Charm Tempered by Short Runtime
Orbitals on Nintendo Switch 2 is a cooperative adventure published by Kepler Interactive. Our review covers its asymmetric gameplay, local and single‑copy co‑op...
Worms: Galactic Tactics Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Tactical Roguelike Shift from Team17 and Absolutely Games
Team17 and Absolutely Games unveiled Worms: Galactic Tactics at Gamescom ONL, confirming a tactics-focused, roguelike-infused Worms entry for Nintendo Switch 2. Read...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Code-in-Box Distribution Confirmed by Retailer
Video Games Plus says the Nintendo Switch 2 release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be distributed as a code in a box, declining to sell non-physical packages....
The Duskbloods network test closed early after server issues — FromSoftware addresses outage
FromSoftware has closed the first network test for The Duskbloods after widespread server problems left players unable to log in. Read the developer's statement and...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct Confirmed — Nintendo Schedules Aug 4 Broadcast Ahead of Sept 17, 2026 Launch
Nintendo of America has announced a Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct for Aug 4 at 7 AM PT, promising about 20 minutes of new information ahead of the game's...
Tetris 99 Maximus Cup 56 Announced for August 7–10, 2026 With Splatoon Raiders Theme
Tetris 99 Maximus Cup 56 runs August 7–10, 2026, featuring a Splatoon Raiders theme. Learn how to participate, the event requirements, and where to download the game...
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest Announced for Nintendo Switch — Teams, Date, and What to Expect
Nintendo announces the Summer Nights Splatfest for Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch. Learn the start date, team choices (Palace, Theme Park, Beach), and how Splatfests...
Pokémon Pokopia Fetching Scales for Feebas Event: Dates, Rewards, and How to Claim Prism Scales on Nintendo Switch 2
Everything you need to know about the Fetching Scales for Feebas event in Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 — event dates, how to find Feebas, Prism Scales rewards,...
Atari World Championships Announced: Atari and Twin Galaxies Revive Retro Competitive Gaming
Atari and Twin Galaxies have announced the Atari World Championships, a 2026-era competitive circuit that begins with an open online qualifier and culminates in live...
Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch Open Beta Dates Confirmed — Pre-orders, Platforms, and Requirements
Activision and Nintendo confirm an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch from August 28 to September 1, 2026. Learn about pre-orders,...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Pre-Order Leak — GameStop Cache Shows August 4, 2026 (Unconfirmed)
A Turkish X account flagged a GameStop cache entry that reportedly listed August 4, 2026 for pre-orders of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and mentioned a...
Zorua's Hide-and-Sneak Contest in Pokémon Pokopia: Event Details, Dates, and Rewards
Official event guide for Zorua's Hide-and-Sneak Contest in Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2. Learn dates, how to participate, reward rules, and version requirements.
Kingdom Hearts D23 Deep Dive Announced — Square Enix Confirms Series Heading to Nintendo Switch 2
D23 will host a Kingdom Hearts Deep Dive on August 15, 2026. Square Enix has confirmed the series is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, and the event promises insights from...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Clu Clu Land and Kuru Kuru Kururin Icons — How to Claim Them
Nintendo Switch Online has added new retro icons featuring Clu Clu Land and Kuru Kuru Kururin. Learn how to claim the five icons per game via the NES and Game Boy...
Pokémon x J.League Collaboration: Pokémon Company Assigns Mascots to All 60 J.League Teams
The Pokémon Company and Japan’s J.League announced a nationwide collaboration assigning Pokémon mascots to each of the league’s 60 teams, with the campaign kicking off...
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.
Xbox SmartGlass vs Wii U: How Microsoft’s E3 2012 Reveal Shifted the Second‑Screen Conversation
A look back at Microsoft’s Xbox SmartGlass reveal at E3 2012, the ensuing debate over the Wii U’s relevance, and how second‑screen strategies shaped console and...