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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...
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...
malo392 Nintendo Rumors: Super Metroid 2D Remake, New Mario and Star Fox Claims Ahead of Nintendo Directs
A new leaker known as malo392 has surfaced with claims about several Nintendo projects ahead of two scheduled Nintendo Direct broadcasts. We summarize the report,...
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon Arrangements: Barry 'Epoch' Topping Releases Adventure Diary Album
Barry "Epoch" Topping has released Adventure Diary, a nine-track album of original arrangements from Konami's N64 classic Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, available now...
Rain World Anthology Nintendo Switch 2: Akupara Games and Videocult Announce Physical Collector’s Edition
Akupara Games and Videocult have announced Rain World Anthology for Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the base survival platformer with Downpour and The Watcher expansions...
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Nintendo Switch Launch — Demo Available on eShop, Steam, PS5, Xbox Series
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia from Ocellus Services arrives on Nintendo Switch with a launch trailer and demo. Read about gameplay, co-op features, and where to...
Mega Man: Dual Override — Capcom Reveals Switch 2 Release, New Override System, and Gamescom 2026 Insights
Capcom discusses Mega Man: Dual Override development, Switch 2 release window (2027), new Override system, custom chips, 2.5D visuals, and music by Junko Karashima...
MegaGum for Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed by N-Zone, Targeting 2027 Release
N-Zone has confirmed MegaGum, a 3D action-adventure platformer, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read a concise breakdown of gameplay, story, co-op features,...
LEGO PlayStation Release Date: Sony x LEGO 1,911-Piece Console Set Launches in October
Sony and LEGO have revealed the LEGO PlayStation set: a 1,911-piece, 18+ collectible modeled on the original PlayStation. Available to LEGO Insiders October 1 and on...
Ravenous Greed on Nintendo Switch: Lillymo Games Reveals Game Boy-Style Green Series Entry for Early 2027
Lillymo Games announces Ravenous Greed for Nintendo Switch, a Game Boy‑inspired platformer/shmup/rhythm hybrid arriving early 2027 as the first Green Series title.
Mega Man: Dual Override (Mega Man 12) Confirmed for 2027 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has officially announced Mega Man: Dual Override (aka Mega Man 12) for 2027 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified details on features,...
Super Mario Bros NES Trick: 'Mushroom Sky Save' Rediscovered on X
A viral clip shared on X shows an obscure Super Mario Bros NES trick in World 1-1 that rescues the Super Mushroom using screen wraparound. Developer and platform...
Sonic Mania Sequel: Sonic Team Open to Working with Christian Whitehead's Team Again
Takashi Iizuka confirms Sonic Team remains close with Sonic Mania developers and expresses openness to collaborating again; background on Sonic Mania, Evening Star,...
Zool Collection announced for Atari Jaguar by Songbird Productions — Zool 1 & 2 on a single cartridge
Songbird Productions and Urbanscan Ltd. announced the Zool Collection for Atari Jaguar, bundling the STE version of Zool and a reprint of Zool 2 on one cartridge with...
GOBBLE announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — NIS America and Nippon Ichi Software confirm 2027 eShop release
NIS America and Nippon Ichi Software announced GOBBLE, a hand-painted 2D platformer for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Learn about Scythariel, core mechanics,...
Ladder Lad for Nintendo Switch: BUCK Games Announces 2D Platformer Focused on Ladders
BUCK Games has announced Ladder Lad, a 2D platformer centered on inventive ladder mechanics, coming digitally to the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch in 2027. Read...
Blood Dungeon launch trailer lands on Nintendo Switch — Messhof’s new roguelike arrives on the eShop
Messhof, the studio behind Nidhogg, has released the launch trailer for Blood Dungeon. Read a breakdown of the game's mechanics, features, and where to buy it on...
S. Brocklehurst Interview: The Untold Story Behind Roller Coaster (ZX Spectrum)
A Retro Gamer interview sheds light on the anonymous developer behind Roller Coaster (1985) for the ZX Spectrum, the game's legacy, and the disputed Game Boy port...
Mega Man: Dual Override Trailer Reveals Twinkle Girl — Capcom Confirms 2027 Switch Release Window
Capcom debuted a new Mega Man: Dual Override trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live, revealing boss Twinkle Girl and confirming a 2027 release window for Nintendo...
Mega Man: Dual Override Trailer Reveals Proto Man and Twinkle Girl for Nintendo Switch 2027 Launch
Capcom's Mega Man: Dual Override returns with a new trailer revealing Proto Man and Robot Master Twinkle Girl. The action-platformer is slated for a 2027 release on...
Manic Miner Nintendo Switch Reboot: Authorized 1983 Classic Returns This Fall
BBG Entertainment is bringing an authorized Manic Miner reboot to Nintendo Switch this fall. Developed with creator Matthew Smith's involvement, the release features...
Manic Miner Relaunch Announced by BBG Entertainment — Pixel-Perfect Recreation Coming to Nintendo Switch and Other Platforms
BBG Entertainment is relaunching Matthew Smith's 1983 platformer Manic Miner as a faithful, pixel-perfect recreation for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and...
Manic Miner Relaunch Announced for Nintendo Switch and Consoles — Faithful 1983 Classic Recreated
BBG Entertainment is relaunching Matthew Smith's 1983 platformer Manic Miner for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Mac with all 20 original levels, revamped...
Manic Miner Remake: BBG Entertainment Confirms AI-Assisted Trailer Ahead of Gamescom
BBG Entertainment's Manic Miner remake is coming to PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Mac. CEO Stephan Berendsen confirms AI-assisted animation work on the...
1964: Operation Velvet Twins Nintendo Switch Release — Ratalaika Games Announces August 28 eShop Launch
Ratalaika Games and Seep confirm 1964: Operation Velvet Twins for Nintendo Switch, due on August 28. Read about the 8-bit action-platformer, price, locations, weapons,...
Dodo Duckie Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement: BornMonkie Confirms Puzzle Platformer for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
BornMonkie has announced Dodo Duckie, a puzzle-platformer coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Learn about gameplay, features, and the confirmed 2026...
Gennady Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for Q4 2026: Sobaka Studio and Feed 64 Bring Monochrome Roguelike to eShop
Sobaka Studio and Feed 64 have announced Gennady, a monochrome roguelike platformer, for Nintendo Switch. The game arrives digitally on the Nintendo eShop worldwide in...
Echoes: A Transmissions Story announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — Super Rare Originals and Hashcode Digital reveal robot-led 3D platformer
Super Rare Originals, Hashcode Digital, and artist Matt Dixon have announced Echoes: A Transmissions Story, an emotional 3D adventure platformer coming to Nintendo...
First Samurai SNES Revival: 33 Games Confirms 2027 Release and Major Licence Tease
33 Games announces a First Samurai SNES re-release slated for early 2027, detailing developer pedigree, platform history, and the studio's plans for a special launch...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: Good-Feel Says One Month Per Creature and Three Years to Build Bewilder Bird Chapter
Good-Feel developers tell Famitsu they spent roughly a month on each creature and about three years creating the Bewilder Bird climax in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book...
MONOWAVE Release Date Confirmed: Studio BBB's Emotional Puzzle-Platformer Heads to Nintendo Switch on 16 September 2026
Studio BBB has set a 16 September 2026 release date for MONOWAVE, a heartfelt puzzle-adventure platformer arriving digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop....
Sonic Mania 9th Anniversary: SEGA Releases Pre-Release Trailer Concept Images
SEGA marks Sonic Mania's 9th anniversary by publishing concept images from the game's pre-release reveal trailer. A look at the developer team, platform history, and...
Panic 64 announced: Spicy Gyro's 1998-style 3D platformer coming in 2027
Spicy Gyro expands its indie mascot with Panic 64, a 3D platformer inspired by late-'90s classics. Scheduled for 2027, the game is available to wishlist on Steam and...
Human Fall Flat Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Confirmed for October 23, 2026
Human Fall Flat — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition gets a physical release on October 23, 2026, bringing upgraded performance, new levels, GameShare and GameChat support, and...
OpenPete PC Port Brings Spyro the Dragon to Windows in v0.1.3
OpenPete v0.1.3 is an unofficial PC port of Spyro the Dragon developed by Amec and tyscorp, now available for Windows with widescreen, higher framerate, and...
Duskfade Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 — Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga Release New 3D Platformer
Duskfade, a 3D platformer from Weird Beluga and publisher Fireshine Games, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 and is available now on the Nintendo eShop. Read our...
Sonic Frontiers Hits 5 Million Sales as SEGA Credits Nintendo Switch 2 Release
SEGA confirms Sonic Frontiers has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The Sonic Team-developed 3D platformer, released in November 2022, reached the milestone with...
Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch: GameCube Classic Joins Nintendo Classics and Nintendo Music
Super Mario Sunshine (2002) has been added to the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, and its soundtrack...
Gobble Localized by NIS America for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — Western Release Set for 2027
NIS America will localize the hand-painted 2D platformer Gobble for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the title to North America and Europe in 2027;...
Dark Scrolls Nintendo Switch Review: A Retro Roguelite with Co-op, But Frustrating Design
An in-depth look at Dark Scrolls on Nintendo Switch, analyzing its eShop description, gameplay systems, co-op modes, and the issues that shape its Fair (6/10) score.
The Eternal Life of Goldman Nintendo Switch: THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio Reveal New Gameplay Trailer
THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio preview The Eternal Life of Goldman for Nintendo Switch with a new gameplay trailer. Hand-drawn 2D platforming, cane upgrades, and a 2026...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Difficulty: Nintendo Team Removed Game Over to Encourage Risk-Taking on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo developers explain why Yoshi and the Mysterious Book removes traditional game-over mechanics to preserve player agency and encourage exploration on Nintendo...
Shatterhand Nintendo Switch Release Confirms JALECOlle Famicom Ver. Hits Two-Year Milestone
City Connection will bring Jaleco-published NES classic Shatterhand to Nintendo Switch next month as its JALECOlle Famicom Ver. retro series marks two years.
Ladder Lad Nintendo Switch 2027: Buck Games Unveils Ladder-Based 2D Platformer
Buck Games has announced Ladder Lad for Nintendo Switch, a 2D platformer centered on ladder-based mechanics with a planned 2027 release and music by Antfood.
Splatoon Raiders Impressions: What Players Are Saying About Nintendo’s Latest Switch Entry
Read verified community impressions of Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch, plus context on the Splatoon series and platform history for fans and industry readers.
How Super Mario Galaxy Reframed Nintendo's Approach to Mario Lore
An authoritative look at how Super Mario Galaxy and select Mario entries shifted Nintendo's storytelling approach, with context on key releases like New Super Mario...
Silly Sausage Buffet coming to Nintendo Switch: Nitrome brings a Flash-era classic to the Nitrome Classics series
Nitrome has announced Silly Sausage Buffet for Nintendo Switch as the second entry in its Nitrome Classics series. The surreal, elastic platformer — originally a 2011...
Bread & Fred Nintendo Switch Physical Release Announced by Atari and Strictly Limited
Atari and Strictly Limited have opened pre-orders for a physical Nintendo Switch edition of Bread & Fred. The Apogee co-op platformer ships with local and online...
Croc 2 Nintendo Switch Remaster Announced by Argonaut Games
Argonaut Games has announced a remaster of Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos for Nintendo Switch and released a new trailer. Read verified background on the Croc series,...
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Confirmed for Nintendo Switch in Q4 2026
Argonaut Games has announced Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos, a remaster of the classic 3D platformer, coming to Nintendo Switch in Q4 2026 with enhanced visuals and a...
DekaDuck Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed — Asteristic Game Studio’s Hand-Drawn Action Platformer Coming to Switch
Asteristic Game Studio has confirmed that DekaDuck, the hand-drawn 2D action platformer funded on Kickstarter, will release on Nintendo Switch. Read verified details...
Blood Dungeon Release Date: Messhof’s Roguelike Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on August 25, 2026
Messhof has announced Blood Dungeon, a movement-focused action roguelike, will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on August 25,...
Pit Panic Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Launch Trailer Debuts Rogue-like Platformer on Switch and Switch 2
Pit Panic, a fast-paced rogue-like 2D platformer, has released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read our overview of the launch trailer, core mechanics, level...
Dodo Duckie Nintendo Switch 2 Release: BornMonkie Confirms Puzzle-Platformer for Switch and Switch 2 by End of 2026
BornMonkie has announced Dodo Duckie for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, a puzzle-platformer launching by the end of 2026. Read what to expect from its 2D/3D...
Gennady Coming to Nintendo Switch in Q4 2026: Feed 64 and Sobaka Studio Announce Monochrome Roguelike
Gennady, a monochrome roguelike platformer from developer Feed 64 and publisher Sobaka Studio, is coming to Nintendo Switch in Q4 2026. Read verified details on...