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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...
Bloomberg: Compulsion Games Reportedly in Talks with Microsoft After 'South of Midnight' Release
Bloomberg reporting says Compulsion Games and other Xbox-affiliated studios are in active negotiations with Microsoft. Coverage includes Ninja Theory, Double Fine and...
UK Software Sales: EA SPORTS FC 26 Tops Week Ending June 13, 2026 as Nintendo Dominates Top 40
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026: EA SPORTS FC 26 rises to No.1 amid World Cup interest while Nintendo places 15 titles in the top 40.
Nintendo Direct viewership tops summer showcases, LevelUp data shows
Analytics from LevelUp (via VGC) show Nintendo's recent Direct outperformed other summer showcases in peak viewership, with the Ocarina of Time trailer leading overall.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Announces New Spyro Game for Nintendo Switch 2 and Consoles (2027)
Microsoft revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond at the Xbox Games Showcase (June 7, 2026). Toys for Bob is developing the new Spyro entry, slated for a 2027 console release...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Mojang Announces Dedicated Version with Vibrant Visuals and Super Mario Mash-Up Pack
Mojang Studios confirms a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft with Vibrant Visuals graphics, Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, save-data carryover, and a digital release on...
Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Chart as Tomodachi Life Tops Software
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 hardware numbers and top-selling software including Tomodachi Life, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and eFootball Kick-Off in Japan.
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Vibrant Visuals, Mario Mash-Up, and Save Transfers Confirmed
Mojang confirms a native Minecraft release for Nintendo Switch 2 later this year with the Vibrant Visuals upgrade, Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, and save transfer support...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Latest Report and What Developers and Players Should Know
A look at reports claiming Minecraft will arrive on a Nintendo Switch 2, verified background on Mojang and Microsoft, and what to watch for on Nintendo Direct and the...
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: Native Version Announced During June 2026 Nintendo Direct
Mojang and Nintendo announced a native Minecraft build for Nintendo Switch 2 during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, promising enhanced lighting and shadow effects...
Call of Duty Black Ops Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors Spark After PlayStation Store Backend Update
PlayStation Game Size flagged Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II on the PlayStation Store backend ahead of a Nintendo Direct. Developers, historical release...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Outlines Risk-Forward Relaunch for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Toys for Bob details creative direction for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first mainline Spyro game since 2008, confirmed for 2027 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct Confirmed: What to Expect from Nintendo of America Broadcast
Nintendo of America has scheduled a June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct followed by a Treehouse Live stream. Read verified details on timing, format, and what the broadcast...
Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6: Xbox Showcase Reveals Dates but No Nintendo Switch Confirmation
Atlus and Sega showed trailers for Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 during an Xbox showcase, confirming a February 18, 2027 release for Revival but leaving Nintendo...
UK Software Sales Week Ending June 6, 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Returns on Nintendo Switch 2
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth re-enters at #4 after its Nintendo Switch 2 launch; full top 40 breakdown and...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced for 2027 — Sega revives arcade classic for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2
Sega has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a modern return to the arcade classic. The game will launch in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo's...
Spyro A Realm Beyond Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 — Xbox Game Show Reveal
Spyro A Realm Beyond was revealed at the Xbox Game Show and is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read our coverage of the trailer, fan reaction, and franchise...
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Release Date Confirmed for September 29 on Nintendo Switch Platforms
Mojang and Microsoft have announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 will launch September 29 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read the details, platform history, and...
Crazy Taxi World Tour Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2: SEGA Reveals New Entry at Xbox Showcase
SEGA unveiled Crazy Taxi World Tour during an Xbox showcase, confirming a Nintendo Switch 2 release. Read verified background on the Crazy Taxi franchise, developer...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Sets 2030 Goal — What It Means for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and the Console Market
Xbox executive Asha Sharma outlined ambitions for Xbox to become the top gaming and entertainment company by 2030 and denied reports of a 30% profit target; analysis...
Xbox Publishing on Nintendo Switch 2: How Xbox Balances Multi-Platform Releases and Platform Exclusives
Xbox's multi-platform publishing strategy and the tension between reaching wide audiences and maintaining platform exclusives, including comments attributed to Xbox...
Nintendo Switch 2 Reaches One Million in UK, Becomes Second Fastest-Selling Nintendo Console
According to The Game Business, the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold one million units in the UK, becoming the second fastest-selling Nintendo console behind the Wii and...
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 ESRB Rating Emerges Ahead of Summer Game Fest
An ESRB listing for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared, showing a '10+' Fantasy Violence rating. Read the verified details, platform history, and what this...
UK Software Sales Chart May 30 2026: Yoshi Drops as Pokémon Pokopia Moves Up
Weekly breakdown of the UK software sales chart for the week ending May 30, 2026, covering top movers, publisher performance, and Nintendo Switch presence.
ESRB Lists Minecraft for 'Switch 2' — What the New Rating Could Mean for Minecraft on Nintendo
An ESRB database entry lists Minecraft for a platform labeled 'Switch 2.' We examine what the rating indicates, Mojang's platform history, and why observers urge...