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Diablo series evolution and player sentiment: From 1996 classic to Diablo IV monetization debate
A look at the Diablo franchise history, platform releases, and player reactions to Diablo IV's monetization, including a rewritten summary of common community...
Project Dream SNES Prototype Uploaded to Archive.org Sparks Authentication Debate
A claimed Super Nintendo prototype of Rare's Project Dream—precursor to Banjo-Kazooie—was uploaded to Archive.org. Former Rare staffers say the build appears...
Project Dream SNES Prototype Dump Surfaces on Internet Archive
A purported SNES proof-of-concept for Rare's Project Dream — the prototype that evolved into Banjo-Kazooie — was uploaded to the Internet Archive. Developers and...
Grant Kirkhope: Three Studios Reportedly Pitched a New Banjo-Kazooie to Microsoft
Composer Grant Kirkhope says three development teams pitched new Banjo-Kazooie projects to Microsoft. Background on the IP, Rare's history, and where the franchise...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase: New Global Prices Take Effect September 1, 2026
Nintendo raises Nintendo Switch 2 prices outside Japan effective September 1, 2026. Read the verified regional price changes, US bundle details, and what this means...
Blue Dragon PC Port Re:Blue Brings 4K, Unlocked Framerates and Modern Enhancements
Re:Blue, an unofficial PC recompilation of Blue Dragon from Mistwalker and Artoon, promises 4K support, unlocked framerates, native keyboard and mouse, and more....
Famitsu Japan Sales: Switch 2 Leads Hardware Charts in Holiday-Adjusted Report
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 tops hardware with 65,560 units, Rhythm Heaven Groove charts at number one, and the latest software rankings and cumulative...
Nintendo Switch 2 price increase UK confirmed — £24 rise from 1 September 2026
Nintendo UK confirms a £24 price rise for Nintendo Switch 2 effective 1 September 2026, aligning UK pricing with global increases announced in May; details on regional...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 15 2026: Oblivion Remastered Debuts at No. 1 on Nintendo Switch 2
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launches at No. 1 on Nintendo Switch 2 while Nintendo titles...
Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition Physical Release for Nintendo Switch 2 Listed for August 11, 2026
A seller listing for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition physical release for Nintendo Switch 2 lists an August 11, 2026 release date, Game Card...
Is Nintendo Losing Its Soul? Examining Remakes, Third-Party Partners, and the Shift from Wii U to Nintendo Switch
A report on whether Nintendo is 'losing its soul', reviewing the company's history with remakes, third-party collaborations, hardware transitions from Wii U to...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase: U.S. MSRP Rises to $499.99 on September 1, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed a U.S. price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 to $499.99 effective September 1, 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase to $499.99 Confirmed via In‑Store Kiosks
Nintendo has begun displaying in‑store kiosk messages warning that the suggested retail price of the Nintendo Switch 2 will rise to $499.99 on September 1. We...
David Perry Computer Space Auction: Rare 1973 Two-Player 'Green Sparkle' Machine Up for Sale
Ex-Shiny boss David Perry is auctioning a rare 1973 two-player 'Green Sparkle' Computer Space cabinet. Read verified details on the machine's provenance, condition,...
Elder Scrolls VI Playtest: Xbox Head Asha Sharma Praises Scale and Story
Xbox head Asha Sharma attended a closed-door playtest of The Elder Scrolls VI. Bethesda thanked her for the visit; no release date has been announced.
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 8 2026: Resident Evil Requiem Climbs to No.1 as Nintendo Titles Fill the Top 40
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 8, 2026 — Resident Evil Requiem returns to No.1 while Nintendo’s lineup continues to occupy the Top 40 across...
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Closed Beta Begins Ahead of October Launch
Mojang and Microsoft have started a closed beta for the Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 version ahead of its planned October release. Read verified details on the beta,...
GTA VI Digital-Only Release: Take-Two CEO Says Game Discs 'Don't Make Sense'
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick defended GTA VI's digital-first approach during the company's Q1 2027 investor call, arguing discs are increasingly irrelevant as the...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Mojang Confirms October 27, 2026 Launch with 'Vibrant Visuals' Mode
Mojang Studios has announced Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on October 27, 2026, featuring a default 'Vibrant Visuals' mode, visual upgrades to the Super...
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: October 27 — Vibrant Visuals and Mario Mash-Up Update
Mojang and Microsoft confirm Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launches October 27 with new Vibrant Visuals, an updated Super Mario Mash-Up pack, and a digital upgrade...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Oct. 27 Release, Vibrant Visuals, and Mario Mash-Up Update
Mojang announces Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launching Oct. 27, 2026, with new Vibrant Visuals support and an updated Super Mario Mash-Up pack.
Minecraft for Nintendo Switch Home Screen Change Draws Attention from Players
Players have noticed a Home Screen label change to 'Minecraft for Nintendo Switch'. We examine the observation alongside verified platform history and where to watch...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 1, 2026: Halo Debuts at No. 1, Splatoon Raiders Holds Strong
A detailed look at the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026, highlighting Halo: Campaign Evolved's No. 1 debut, Splatoon Raiders' resilience, and...
Switch 2 Cheaper Than Xbox Series S in Europe and UK — Price Changes Ahead
Nintendo Switch 2 is temporarily cheaper than the Xbox Series S in Europe and the UK following Microsoft’s region-wide price increases. Nintendo will raise Switch 2...
Splatoon Raiders Japan Launch: Splatoon Raiders Sells 474,684 Physical Copies on Nintendo Switch 2
Splatoon Raiders opened strongly in Japan, selling 474,684 physical copies on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the latest weekly software and hardware sales breakdown including...
Sega Touring Car Championship Saturn Secret: Hidden 'Conditioned Reflex' Remix Discovered
A long-buried Easter egg in the Sega Saturn port of Sega Touring Car Championship reveals a hidden remix of the Sega Rally theme 'Conditioned Reflex', unlocked by...
Sega physical media future: Shuji Utsumi on digital shift, Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, and console strategy
Sega president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu the company will pursue digital distribution for 'full games' while maintaining physical releases and the culture of boxed...
Mauro Xavier on GenAI: How the Final Fight MD Developer Uses AI in Indie Game Development
Indie developer Mauro Xavier explains how he uses generative AI across music, art, and voice work while keeping code and core design human-driven. Context on Final...
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,...
DOOM Named One of The Washington Post's 25 Most Influential Works of American Culture (1986–1995)
The Washington Post has selected id Software's 1993 shooter DOOM as one of the 25 most influential works of American culture for 1986–1995. The selection highlights...
8BitDo 'Jade' Ultimate 3-Mode Controller Review: Transparent Design and Nintendo Switch Compatibility
Hands-on look at 8BitDo's transparent 'Jade' Ultimate 3-mode Controller, its cross-platform support including Nintendo Switch, design notes, and price details.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse — What We Know After the Xbox 25th Anniversary Games Showcase
An authoritative update on Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, covering the announcement at the Xbox 25th Anniversary Games Showcase and contextualizing the reveal within...
Switch 2 OLED Rumors: ZDNet Korea Says Nintendo Considering OLED Revision for Nintendo Switch 2
A new ZDNet Korea report says Nintendo is weighing an OLED revision for the Switch 2, with development possibly starting this year and mass production targeted for...
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...
Nintendo Switch Game-Key Cards vs Cartridges: What Collectors Need to Know
A clear, authoritative look at game-key cards and physical cartridges on Nintendo Switch, how first-party and third-party releases differ, and what collectors should...
id Software Statement After Layoffs: Studio 'Still Has the Crew' Behind Doom (2016) and id Tech
id Software says recent workforce reductions impacted the studio but that it retains the team needed to build the games and technology it’s known for. Read the...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Spring 2027 — Toys for Bob Outlines Vision and Two-Year Development Plan
Toys for Bob discusses development timeline, design goals, and studio history for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, confirming a target of Spring 2027 and detailing how the...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Details Flight Mechanics and Spring 2027 Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Toys for Bob outlines the vision, flight mechanics, and development roadmap for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, slated for Spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified...
id Software layoffs: John Carmack reflects on Microsoft ownership and the studio's future
John Carmack responds to reports of layoffs at id Software after Microsoft's ZeniMax acquisition. Coverage includes studio history, platform legacy, and context on...
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...
Nintendo Switch Discontinuation Rumors: Infendo Radio Breaks Down Europe 2027 Battery Claims
Infendo Radio Episode 816 examines claims that Nintendo may stop selling the current Switch in Europe due to battery rules, plus industry-wide physical media shifts...
Xbox layoffs and studio divestment: Reports detail 3,200 cuts and five studios leaving Xbox Game Studios
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft is planning significant restructuring at Xbox, including 3,200 job cuts and the...
id Software Layoffs Hit DOOM Team Amid Xbox Restructuring — What It Means for Nintendo Switch Ports
Recent restructuring at Microsoft and Xbox led to widespread layoffs, with id Software reportedly losing roughly half its staff. This article summarizes verified...
id Software layoffs: John Romero responds as Xbox begins 3,200-role restructuring
id Software employees were reportedly affected by Microsoft's Xbox restructuring. Co-founder John Romero offered support and urged preservation of id's legacy as Xbox...
Xbox restructure 2026: Asha Sharma announces 3,200 layoffs and five studios leave Xbox Game Studios
Xbox chief Asha Sharma has outlined the most significant Xbox restructure in the company's history, announcing 3,200 job cuts, studio transitions for Double Fine and...
Oblivion Remastered Reportedly Coming to Switch 2 in August — What We Know About Bethesda, ZeniMax, and the Port
Reports suggest Oblivion Remastered will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in August. Read an industry-focused breakdown of the claims, verified context about Bethesda and...
Xbox layoffs: 3,200 employees affected as four studios transition out of Xbox Game Studios
Xbox confirms 3,200 redundancies and transitions for four studios. Double Fine and Compulsion regain independence while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs pursue new...
Famitsu Readers Name Nintendo No.1 Game Developer — Nintendo Thanks Fans for 40 Years of Originality
Famitsu readers voted Nintendo the top game developer. Nintendo issued a statement thanking fans, highlighting its Famicom origins, Mario and The Legend of Zelda...
Limited Run Games Console Plans: Josh Fairhurst on Physical Media and the Future of Game Ownership
Limited Run co-founder Josh Fairhurst discusses plans to build a physically focused console, the state of physical media, and how boutique publishers and platforms...
Nintendo Physical Games: Circana’s Mat Piscatella Says Nintendo Will Follow Its Own Path
Circana senior director Mat Piscatella tells VGC that Nintendo is unlikely to change its approach to physical games in response to Sony's recent announcement. Analysis...
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...
David Darling on Digital-Only Consoles: Why Physical Media Holds Platforms Back
Veteran developer David Darling reflects on the 2013 Xbox One DRM reversal and argues for digital-first consoles. Examines the history of physical media on platforms...
Nintendo physical games: Circana's Mat Piscatella on whether Nintendo will keep cartridges in a digital-first era
Circana senior director Mat Piscatella discusses the future of Nintendo physical games amid industry moves toward all-digital consoles. Coverage includes context on...
Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 release date revealed: August 11, 2026 according to retailer listing
A Videogamesplus Canada listing indicates The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will arrive on Switch 2 on August 11, 2026, and receive a full-game physical...
Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2: What’s Fact and What’s Rumor About Xbox’s Cross‑Media Plans
A clear breakdown of claims that Call of Duty will debut on a Nintendo Switch successor and Xbox's broader plans to expand Activision Blizzard franchises into film and...
Valve Steam Machine Price Revealed: All Models Priced Over $1,000
Valve has published official prices for its console-style Steam Machine, with all configurations listed above $1,000. Details on models, pricing, and Valve's...
UK Software Sales Chart June 20 2026: 007 FIRST LIGHT Tops Weekly UK Game Charts
Weekly UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 — 007 FIRST LIGHT at No.1, Tomodachi Life returns to top five, Square Enix's new release debuts at No.6.
Cyberpunk 2077 Redemption: CD Projekt Red Head Admits Work Remains to Win Back Players
CD Projekt Red acknowledges lingering fallout from Cyberpunk 2077's troubled 2020 launch and says future projects like The Witcher 4 will be crucial to restoring...
Famitsu Japan Weekly Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Leads, Powerful Pro Baseball Tops Software Charts
Famitsu's latest weekly sales report: Switch 2 tops hardware in Japan while Powerful Pro Baseball debuts at No.1. Full hardware and software figures, week-over-week...
Minecraft Chaos Cubed Update: Sulfur Cubes and Sulfur Caves Arrive on Nintendo Switch
Mojang's June 16, 2026 Chaos Cubed update for Minecraft introduces sulfur cubes, new sulfur caves, potent sulfur mechanics and the Bounce music disc. Learn how the new...