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We are Eva Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed — Alchemy Games to Bring Totally Normal Creature’s 2023 Platformer on November 4, 2026
We are Eva, the 2D multidimensional platformer from developer Totally Normal Creature, arrives on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on November 4, 2026. Read...
Shigeru Miyamoto Awarded Japan's Order of Culture 2026 — On Why Mario 'Doesn't Fight' Bowser Changed Game Design
Shigeru Miyamoto has been named a 2026 Order of Culture recipient. In a recent Denfaminicogamer interview he highlighted a key Super Mario Bros.
Why Mario Doesn’t Fight Bowser: Shigeru Miyamoto on the Super Mario Bros Ending
Shigeru Miyamoto explains why Super Mario Bros ends with a leap rather than a boss fight. Context on the game's 1985 release, development constraints, and lasting...
Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Super Mario Bros Boss Design: Why Mario Doesn’t Have to Fight Bowser
Shigeru Miyamoto details the design decision behind Super Mario Bros' Bowser encounters. Read a clear, factual account of the game's 1985 design, sales, and platform...
PAX Aus 2026: Australian Indie Game Highlights — Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar, Penguin Colony, Brave Cart and More for Nintendo Switch and Steam
A concise roundup of standout Australian indie games showcased at PAX Aus 2026, including release plans for Steam and Nintendo Switch, developer notes, demos on...
PAX Aus 2026 New Zealand Indie Games to Watch: The Order of the Damned, Bashful Adoration, Dungeon Baller
Coverage of standout New Zealand indie games from PAX Aus 2026, including release plans for Steam and Nintendo Switch and developer highlights.
Gennady Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed — Monochrome Roguelike Arrives on eShop 28 October 2026
Sobaka Studio and Feed 64 confirm Gennady for Nintendo Switch. Learn about the monochrome roguelike platformer's mechanics, release date, and developer comments ahead...
Sonic Pico Park Adds Rouge and Omega — Launching on Nintendo Switch 2 November 12, 2026
SEGA has confirmed Rouge and Omega as new playable characters in Sonic Pico Park. The 2D platformer will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms on November...
Katana Zero DLC Confirmed by Askiisoft — Sequel-Sized Expansion with 30+ New Tracks
Askiisoft confirms Katana Zero DLC has grown to sequel size and will include over 30 new soundtrack tracks. Read the latest verified details for Nintendo Switch owners.
Katana Zero DLC Update: Askiisoft Says Expansion Has Grown to 'Size of a Sequel' for Nintendo Switch
Askiisoft founder Justin Stander confirms Katana Zero DLC has expanded into a sequel-sized project with a soundtrack of more than 30 new tracks. Read the latest...
Annalynn MD Steam Demo Brings Dr. Mario-Style Puzzle Action to PC
Cruise Elroy's Annalynn MD launches a substantial Steam demo during Steam Next Fest, offering arcade and partial campaign modes inspired by classic falling-block...
Fantasy Boy announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Serafini Productions unveils new 2D platformer
Serafini Productions has announced Fantasy Boy, a 2D platformer coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Read the official overview, confirmed features like local co-op and the...
Super Mario 64 plaque deciphered: Mochi64 claims 'Eternal Star, We Hope So' reading
A veteran Mario mystery may have a new answer. Mochi64 says a pixel-analysis tool deciphers the Super Mario 64 castle plaque as 'Eternal Star / We Hope So.'
Gravity Circuit 2 Spring 2027 Release: Steam Demo, PS5 and Switch Versions Confirmed
Domesticated Ant Games and Dear Villagers target Spring 2027 for Gravity Circuit 2 on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam. New trailer and 20–30 minute...
Toy Story 3: Complete Edition Review — Digital Eclipse Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2
An authoritative review of Toy Story 3: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes release date, developer Digital Eclipse, publisher Atari, added PS3...
Toy Story: Retro Roundup Review — Digital Eclipse Preserves Pixar’s Licensed Games
A comprehensive look at Toy Story: Retro Roundup, the Digital Eclipse compilation that collects licensed Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Buzz Lightyear games from Genesis,...
Super Mario 64 on Vectrex: Homebrew Port Shows N64 Classic Running as Vector Wireframes
A homebrew video shows Super Mario 64 rendered as vector wireframes on the Vectrex using ArcadeJason's UVMC2 hardware. Details on the build, creators, and platform...
Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia Review: A Vibrant 2D Platformer on Nintendo Switch
An authoritative review of Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia on Nintendo Switch. Read about gameplay, characters Punch, Hope and Twister, co-op features, and handheld...
Little Prince Tyger: Team17 and Saltitude Games Reveal Retro-Infused Roguelike for PC in 2027
Team17 and French developer Saltitude Games revealed Little Prince Tyger, a retro-infused precision roguelike platformer inspired by William Blake. The PC-only title...
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch — Performance and Graphics Comparison
A technical breakdown of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, covering framerate targets, load times, visual differences, developer...
Waltz and Jam Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for December 3, 2026
Krafton and Flyway Games announce Waltz and Jam, an action-adventure platformer for Nintendo Switch 2, launching December 3, 2026. Read on for gameplay details and...
Snow Bros Famicom Re-release: Columbus Circle Announces Boxed Cartridge and 8-bit Pocket V2 Limited Edition
Columbus Circle will publish a boxed Famicom re-release of Snow Bros and a Limited Edition 8-bit Pocket V2 handheld, bringing Toaplan's 1990 arcade classic back to...
Frog Sqwad Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: Nintendo eShop Listing Reveals Oct. 28, 2026
Frog Sqwad, an eight-player co-op extraction puzzle-platformer, is listed on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 with a digital release date of October 28, 2026...
Vib-Ribbon Oral History: How NanaOn-Sha's Experimental PS1 Classic Came to Be
A look at Vib-Ribbon's development, the team at NanaOn-Sha, and the game's path from 1999 PlayStation novelty to cult classic, drawn from a new Design Room oral history.
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer Confirms Performance Upgrades
THQ Nordic and Purple Lamp released the Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer, highlighting resolution and framerate improvements, Joy-Con 2...
Cave Dave Game Boy Color: Wil Overton Artwork Revealed for Physical Release
Thalamus Digital unveils Wil Overton-painted box art for the upcoming physical Game Boy Color release of 2025 platformer Cave Dave. Read details on gameplay,...
Garfield: Escape From Monday Nintendo Switch Review — OSome Studio Delivers a Solid Licensed 3D Platformer
An authoritative review of Garfield: Escape From Monday on Nintendo Switch. Developer OSome Studio and publisher Microids deliver a competent licensed 3D platformer...
Pardon My French Toast Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — 29 October 2026
ReRolled Studio confirms Pardon My French Toast will launch digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 October 2026. Read the full...
Toki Retro Ports Confirmed: New Old Pixels and Microids Bring 1989 Arcade Classic to Dormant Home Computers
New Old Pixels has partnered with publisher Microids to port TAD Corporation's 1989 arcade platformer Toki to dormant home computer platforms. Read verified details on...
Fall Up Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: 3 December 2026
Astrolabe Games and Unicellular Games confirm Fall Up for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, launching digitally on the Nintendo eShop on 3 December 2026. Read...
Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Confirmed for October 29 — Argonaut Games Brings Classic 3D Platformer to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation and Xbox Series
Argonaut Games has announced that the remaster of Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos will launch October 29 on PlayStation, PC, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The update...
Shadow Gangs Zero Steam Release Date Confirmed: JKM Corp Targets October 27, 2026
Shadow Gangs Zero from JKM Corp lands on Steam October 27, 2026. Read verified details on platforms, Kickstarter history, Neo Geo beta, gameplay features, and release...
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release Confirmed by Clear River Games
Clear River Games has opened pre-orders for a physical Nintendo Switch 2 release of Taito's Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, with shipping slated for Spring 2027 and...
Mario Kart World Wall Run Toys Headed to Nintendo Tokyo — Release Date, Prices, and Features
Nintendo unveils Mario Kart World Wall Run collectible carts for Nintendo Tokyo, available October 10, 2026. Details on price, characters, magnet-powered can feature,...
Super Leap Day announced for Nintendo Switch: Nitrome reveals daily one-button platformer
Nitrome has announced Super Leap Day for Nintendo Switch, a one-button platformer featuring a new level every day, local multiplayer for up to four players, and...
Fallosophy Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for End of 2026 by Reliable Plumbing Services
Reliable Plumbing Services has announced a Nintendo Switch version of Fallosophy, the pinball-platformer that debuted on PC. The Switch port is slated for late 2026;...
Super Mario 3D World VR Mod Brings Wii U Classic to OpenXR Headsets
A modder has released an OpenXR-compatible VR conversion of Super Mario 3D World for the Cemu Wii U emulator. Here's how it works and what you need to play.
Dog Man: Bark In Action Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — 27 October 2026
Mindscape and Floor 84 confirm Dog Man: Bark In Action for Nintendo Switch, arriving digitally on the Nintendo eShop worldwide on 27 October 2026. Details on playable...
Garfield: Escape From Monday Launches on Nintendo Switch — New Launch Trailer Available
Garfield: Escape From Monday arrives on Nintendo Switch with a new launch trailer. Read an overview of gameplay, characters, and where to buy the 3D platformer...
Black Tiger Genesis Port: Homebrewer Rester159 Brings Capcom's 1987 Arcade Classic to Sega Mega Drive
Homebrew developer Rester159 has produced an NTSC Sega Mega Drive/Genesis port of Capcom's 1987 arcade actioner Black Tiger. The SGDK-based conversion includes all...
Binky: Frozen in Time C64 Release — New Commodore 64 Platformer from Snowball Games and Thalamus Digital
Thalamus Digital and Snowball Games release Binky: Frozen in Time for the Commodore 64. Read about gameplay, developer credits, formats, and how to play the new .D64...
Nintendo Download: EA SPORTS FC 27, Minecraft Dungeons II, The Witcher 3 Remastered Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
This week's Nintendo Download highlights include EA SPORTS FC 27 (Sept. 25), Minecraft Dungeons II (Sept.
Rayman Legends Retold: Ubisoft Reveals Snowdrop Remaster Launching December 3
Ubisoft has released an overview trailer for Rayman Legends Retold, a Snowdrop Engine remaster of the 2013 platformer. Read about new features, platforms including...
Rayman Legends Retold trailer: Ubisoft reveals updated graphics and new features ahead of December 3, 2026 release
Ubisoft's new Rayman Legends Retold overview trailer highlights reimagined visuals, a mysterious sixth realm, new musical stages, four-player couch co-op and an...
Trover Saves the Universe Delisted from Nintendo eShop: Squanch Games Switch Release Removed
Trover Saves the Universe, the 2019 comedy-adventure from Squanch Games, has reportedly been removed from the Nintendo Switch eShop. SteamDB shows an...
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Review — Ocellus Studio’s Nintendo Switch Platformer
An authoritative review of Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia from Ocellus Studio and Microids on Nintendo Switch, covering gameplay, modes, boss design, performance, and...
Rayman Legends Retold preview: Ubisoft’s platformer brings cinematic polish to Nintendo Switch
Hands-on preview of Rayman Legends Retold from Ubisoft Montpellier. Coverage includes gameplay, music stages, collectibles, inclusion of Rayman Origins: Enhanced...
Go Slimey Go Coming to Nintendo Switch: ESDigital Games to Publish 2D Pixel Platformer
ESDigital Games will publish Go Slimey Go on consoles including Nintendo Switch. Learn what to expect from the 2D pixel-art precision platformer, its level and...
Future Knight Nintendo Switch review: Aeternum Game Studios’ LCD-inspired 2D platformer
An in-depth review of Future Knight on Nintendo Switch by Aeternum Game Studios. Coverage of gameplay, LCD-style visuals, the Two More mechanic, and a 7.5/10 critical...
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster hands-on demo — stealth 2D platformer preview
Hands-on preview of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a stealth-focused 2D platformer demo shown around Gamescom. Read about the Skaven protagonist, core stealth...
Rayman Legends Retold delayed to December 3 — Ubisoft confirms gold master and trailer plans
Ubisoft has delayed Rayman Legends Retold from October to December 3, confirming the game has gone gold and announcing a Game Overview trailer and hands-on impressions...
Rayman Legends Retold Delayed to December on Nintendo Switch 2 — Ubisoft Montpellier Confirms New Trailer on Sept 22
Ubisoft Montpellier has delayed Rayman Legends Retold for Nintendo Switch 2 from October 1 to December 3. The studio says the game has gone gold but needs extra...
Why Super Mario Sunshine Still Matters: GameCube Classic, F.L.U.D.D., and the Nintendo Switch Re-release
A close look at Super Mario Sunshine — its 2002 GameCube debut, movement and F.L.U.D.D. mechanics, level design, collectibles, and the 2020 Nintendo Switch re-release...
Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Lineup Revealed: Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond Lead 2027 Releases
A full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct showcasing major first- and third-party releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including release dates,...
Nintendo Direct Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Games Lineup Including Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond
A comprehensive breakdown of the Nintendo Direct showcase detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, remasters, release dates and platform upgrades for titles like...
September 2026 Nintendo Direct Recap: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Release Dates
Comprehensive recap of the September 2026 Nintendo Direct covering Nintendo Switch 2 reveals, release dates, and key titles including Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the...
Shadowrun Sega CD English Translation Released by MadMorigan
Homebrew translator MadMorigan (Erebus) has released the first English localization of Compile's 1996 Shadowrun for the Sega CD/Mega-CD, making the Japan-only Neo...
Shadowrun Sega CD English Translation Released by MadMorigan — Compile's 1996 Neo Tokyo RPG Localised
Homebrewer MadMorigan (Erebus) has released the first full English translation of Compile's 1996 Shadowrun for the Sega CD/Mega CD. The patch restores menus and...
Shadowrun Sega CD English Translation: AI-Assisted Patches from MadMorigan and RetchE Spark Community Debate
A look at the newly released English translation of Shadowrun for the Sega CD by homebrewer MadMorigan (Erebus), subsequent AI-assisted patches from other modders, and...
BioMenace Remastered Nintendo Switch Release: Rigel Gameworks Confirms October 8, 2026 Launch
Rigel Gameworks will bring BioMenace Remastered to Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2026. The MS-DOS run-and-gun classic returns with enhanced graphics, a new fourth...