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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...
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 ESRB Listing Reported — What We Know About a Potential New Edition
Reports claim an ESRB listing for a Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 edition surfaced online. Here’s a factual breakdown of what an ESRB entry would mean, Minecraft’s...
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2: ESRB Listing Points to Native Switch 2 Version
An ESRB classification entry lists Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2, indicating a potential native release. Read what this means for Mojang, performance, and possible...
Minecraft Chaos Cubed Drop: Mojang Confirms June 16, 2026 Update at Twitchcon Rotterdam
Mojang detailed the Chaos Cubed Drop update for Minecraft releasing June 16, 2026, new biomes, Minecraft Dungeons II 2026 plans, and the Minecraft movie sequel.
Minecraft Live May 2026: 'Minecraft Squared' Revealed — Kristen Stewart Joins Jack Black
Mojang's May 2026 Minecraft Live revealed the second Minecraft Movie title 'Minecraft Squared', confirmed Kristen Stewart as Alex opposite Jack Black, and detailed new...
Korean Ratings Board Lists Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II — Remaster Signals
South Korea's ratings body has listed Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II. Here’s what the official listings and past precedents mean for potential remasters.
Xbox Reconsiders Showing Other Platform Logos at Shows: What That Means for Marketing and Cross-Platform Releases
Xbox leadership is reconsidering whether to display other platform logos during live showcases. We examine the marketing, platform strategy, and fan reactions amid...
Switch 2 Price Increase Confirmed: Nintendo Raises U.S. Price to $499.99 as Furukawa Addresses Cost Pressures
Nintendo confirms a $50 price increase for Switch 2, with U.S. pricing moving to $499.99 on Sept.
Nintendo Switch 2 price increase apology: Nintendo responds to customer concerns
Nintendo issues apology after announcing price revisions for the Nintendo Switch 2. Background on the Switch family, Nintendo Direct communications, and what the...
Wii U failed: Reggie Fils-Aimé on product cadence, NES/SNES Classic and the road to Nintendo Switch
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé reflects on why the Wii U underperformed, the role of NES/SNES Classic devices, and how those lessons informed...
Circana March Sales: MLB: The Show 26 Tops U.S. Charts as Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Hardware
Circana's U.S. retail charts for March show MLB: The Show 26 as the month's top-selling game, while Nintendo's Switch 2 headlines hardware sales.
Pragmata graphics comparison: Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5 vs Xbox Series S/X
Technical comparison of Pragmata across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. Analysis of graphical trade-offs, developer changes, and platform...
Call of Duty movie confirmed for June 30, 2028 — Paramount, Pete Berg and Taylor Sheridan attached
Paramount has set a June 30, 2028 theatrical release for the Call of Duty movie. Director Pete Berg and writer Taylor Sheridan are leading the project amid Microsoft’s...
Starfield Switch 2 Rating Appears on Taiwanese Board — What We Know About the Potential Port
A rating for Starfield listed on Taiwan's game-rating board has sparked talk of a Nintendo Switch 2 version. We summarize verified facts about the game, developer...
Consolevariations Forced Into Read-Only Mode After Hack Targets Console Database
Consolevariations, the community-driven console database founded in 2018, was placed into read-only mode after malicious uploads containing a PHP script were...
Famitsu Japan Hardware Sales: Pokémon Pokopia Tops Nintendo Switch 2 Chart
Weekly Famitsu hardware and software sales roundup: Pokémon Pokopia leads Nintendo Switch 2 listings while long-running Switch catalog titles remain strong.
Famitsu Weekly Sales: Nintendo Switch 2 Tops Hardware, Pokemon Pokopia Leads Software (Apr 6–12, 2026)
Famitsu's April 6–12, 2026 weekly report shows Nintendo Switch 2 leading hardware sales and Pokemon Pokopia as the top-selling software. Detailed figures, release...
Why Even the Wii U Was a Standout: Xbox Co-Creator Applauds Nintendo’s Bold Innovations
Seamus Blackley, Xbox's co-creator, highlights Nintendo's unique approach to hardware design—even citing the Wii U as a notable example—in a recent interview...
Microsoft's Reemphasis on Xbox Exclusives Raises Questions About Future Third-Party Releases on Switch 2 and Beyond
Microsoft is reportedly reevaluating its Xbox exclusives strategy, a move that could impact releases of major titles on platforms like Nintendo Switch 2, following...
How Japanese Developers Strategically Supported Xbox Amid Sony’s Dominance: Insights from Ed Fries
Ed Fries, former Xbox executive, reveals the cautious strategies Japanese studios used when supporting Microsoft’s original Xbox, balancing ambitions for competition...
Nintendo Switch 2 Reaches Five Million Units Sold in Japan, Dominating Local Hardware Market
Nintendo Switch 2 sales top five million units in Japan, surpassing rivals and highlighting the platform's market dominance. See the latest software and hardware sales...
Nintendo Switch 2 Titles Dominate This Week's Japanese Software Sales Chart
Nintendo Switch 2 leads Japanese game sales this week with Pokemon Pokopia debuting at number one. Find full rankings, sales milestones, and highlights from the latest...
Rare Clarifies Conker Anniversary Art Was Created by Human Artist Amid AI Controversy
Rare addresses AI art speculation regarding Conker's Bad Fur Day 25th anniversary artwork, confirming the image was crafted by veteran artist Pete Hentze and not...
Peter Moore Reflects on Defending EA and the Power of Executive Transparency
Industry veteran Peter Moore shares insights on his tenure at Electronic Arts, his approach to gamer engagement, and the challenges of executive visibility in both...
Project Helix: Xbox Next-Generation Console to Support Xbox and PC Games, Confirms Microsoft
Microsoft officially unveils Project Helix, its upcoming Xbox console, confirming support for both Xbox and PC games under new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma.
Nintendo Switch Ranks Second in U.S. Hardware Sales for January 2026: Top-Selling Games Revealed
Nintendo Switch secures second place in January 2026 U.S. hardware sales, as Circana releases video game industry charts highlighting software and platform performance.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Facing Potential Price Increase Amid Global 'RAMmageddon' and AI Demand
Rising RAM costs driven by AI data center expansion threaten Nintendo Switch 2 pricing as the tech industry grapples with surging demand. Here’s how Nintendo is...
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Minecraft Gets Unofficial Sega Saturn Port Thanks to Renowned Modder Frogbull
Talented homebrew developer Frogbull brings Minecraft to the Sega Saturn, showcasing their expertise after acclaimed ports of Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy VII.
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Square Enix Veteran Richard Honeywood Draws Parallels Between AI Boom and 1990s Fuzzy Logic Trend
Square Enix's Richard Honeywood discusses the similarities between the current AI wave and Japan's fuzzy logic craze of the 1990s, reflecting on lessons from decades...
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Earthworm Jim Creator Doug TenNapel Defends Generative AI's Role in Art Creation
Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNapel advocates for the creative benefits of generative AI tools amidst industry controversy at a time when many gaming companies debate...
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Microsoft Reportedly Considering Fable Release for Nintendo Switch 2
Microsoft is evaluating the possibility of bringing the Xbox and PlayStation title Fable to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, according to reliable sources.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Surges with Record-Breaking Sales in 2025: Retains Fastest-Selling Console Title in the US
Nintendo Switch 2 sees explosive growth in the US, selling 4.4 million units in 2025 and maintaining its lead as the fastest-selling console. Discover the top-selling...
Nintendo Switch 2 Leads US Console Sales in December 2025, Sets New Fastest-Selling Record
Nintendo Switch 2 tops US video game hardware sales in December 2025, surpassing 4.4 million units, with standout titles including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon...
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Call of Duty Set to Return on Nintendo Switch 2: New Datamined Evidence Emerges
A recent datamine reveals references to Nintendo platforms in Call of Duty code, suggesting the franchise may launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Expected in 2026 Amid Global RAM Shortage, Says Niko Partners
Niko Partners forecasts a global price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 due to RAM shortages, US tariffs, and other macroeconomic factors. Industry trends...
Hi-Fi Rush Receives Updated PEGI Rating, Potential Nintendo Switch Release Noted After Krafton Acquisition
Hi-Fi Rush, the acclaimed rhythm-action game, has received a renewed PEGI classification linked to Nintendo Switch, now reflecting Krafton as publisher. Explore the...
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Hi-Fi Rush Officially Rated for Nintendo Switch: What This Means for Fans
Acclaimed rhythm-action game Hi-Fi Rush receives a Nintendo Switch rating, signaling its potential arrival on the hybrid console. Get the facts on the rating,...
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