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Doug Bowser on Nintendo Switch: Why Nintendo Stayed Out of the Console Wars
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser reflects on the Switch launch, console war perception, and the system's sales milestones that cemented it as a top-selling...
Nintendo Switch 2 sales reach 26.35 million after Ocarina of Time remake launch
Nintendo reports Nintendo Switch 2 sales of 26.35 million since its June 2025 launch, while the original Nintendo Switch tops 157.20 million units. Coverage includes...
Shining Wind X Rescued: Rare Mobile Sequel Restored for Keitai World Launcher
A preservationist has recovered Shining Wind X, the 2008 mobile follow-up to PS2's Shining Wind. The working build is expected to join the Keitai World Launcher...
Resident Evil 3 Remake: Capcom’s Nemesis Reboot, Legacy and How It Compares to the RE2 Remake
A concise analysis of Resident Evil 3 Remake, its place in Capcom's remake cycle, development context, and how the Nemesis reboot compares to the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2: Performance, Features, and Verdict
A professional review of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 covering graphical performance, gameplay changes, and key features from...
xeRAbora Brings RetroAchievements to PlayStation 2: Homebrew Achievement Tracking on Original PS2 Hardware
xeRAbora, a new homebrew tool by modder hacan 359, links Open PS2 Loader to RetroAchievements to track achievements on original PlayStation 2 hardware via a connected PC.
LEGO PlayStation Set Review: A Faithful Brick Recreation of Sony's Original Console
An in-depth look at the LEGO PlayStation set from The LEGO Group, examining build quality, licensed details, and how the model honors Sony's original PlayStation and...
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Tech Details, and Developer Interview
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force's Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026. Read developer Tomohiko Sho's comments...
MGS2 Tanker Skip: New Metal Gear Solid 2 Exploit Discovered by Speedrunner apel
A newly discovered skip in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty's Tanker section, found by speedrunner apel, lets players bypass the corridor of explosives. Details on...
Shadow Nearly as Popular as Sonic, Says Sonic Team Boss Takashi Iizuka
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka says Shadow the Hedgehog's popularity has surged to rival Sonic's, noting the character was rescued from permanent death in Sonic...
Village in the Shade Nintendo Switch Release: NIS America's Horror-Farming Sim Arrives October 27
Village in the Shade from Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America blends cozy farming sim mechanics with nocturnal horror. Release date, editions, Switch and Switch 2...
Metal Slug Ultimate Collection announced for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — 10-game 30th anniversary collection coming to eShop in 2027
SNK announces Metal Slug Ultimate Collection for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, a 10-game compilation celebrating the series' 30th anniversary with online...
Nintendo Switch Dominates Japanese Console Market, Says Analyst Serkan Toto
Analyst Serkan Toto argues the Nintendo Switch rescued Japan's console market. Coverage of his interview with The Game Business, Switch history, and market context.
PS2 MechaCon Chip Cracked After 26 Years — CXP102064 Reverse-Engineered by Modders
Modders DiscoStarslayer and Libby have reverse-engineered the PS2's CXP102064 'MechaCon' security chip, a breakthrough that advances PlayStation 2 emulation and...
Inside the Untold Nightmare: Ken Christiansen’s Abandoned A Nightmare Before Christmas Game Pitch
A look at Ken Christiansen's unreleased A Nightmare Before Christmas game pitch at Disney Interactive, how Capcom's Oogie's Revenge emerged, and the development...
Final Fantasy X: Producer Yoshinori Kitase Says Team Feared It Could Be Their Last Single-Player RPG
Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase tells Game Informer the Final Fantasy X team worked under the assumption single-player RPGs might be eclipsed by online games;...
Disney's Action Figure Face Off: Inside the Cancelled Smash-Style Fighter Pitch
A look at Disney's Action Figure Face Off, a cancelled Smash Bros.-style fighter pitched by Disney Interactive artists after Kingdom Hearts. Insights from artist Ken...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword on Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom’s RE Engine Samurai Returns
A detailed look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword on Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom’s modern revival of the Onimusha series using the RE Engine, performance notes, development...
Why Dragon Quest 9 Went Nintendo DS: Yuji Horii on Local Wireless, Multiplayer, and Fan Backlash
Yuji Horii explains why Dragon Quest 9 was developed exclusively for Nintendo DS, highlighting local wireless features, four-player multiplayer, and the team’s...
The Simpsons Hit & Run Comeback? Matt Groening Says Original Game 'Coming Back in Some Form'
At a recent D23 panel, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening suggested The Simpsons Hit & Run could return in some form. Here’s what we know about the 2003 cult...
Nintendo Switch 2 Indonesia Launch: Nintendo Bringing Switch and Switch 2 to Indonesia in December 2026
Nintendo has announced plans to bring the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 to Indonesia in December 2026. Read verified details on timing, distribution context,...
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys PS2 Fan Translation Brings English Text to Japan-Exclusive Release
A new fan translation localizes the Japan-exclusive PlayStation 2 release of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys. Read about the patch team, platform history, and where to find...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Soar: 3.82M Units in Q1 2026 Makes It Nintendo’s Fastest-Selling Hardware
Nintendo's Q1 2026 financial report shows Switch 2 selling 3.82 million units in the quarter and 23.68 million in its first 13 months, marking the fastest hardware...
Blue Reflection: Quartet on Nintendo Switch 2 — Gust’s RPGs Arrive, But Performance and Extras Underwhelm
Blue Reflection: Quartet brings Gust's two console RPGs to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside anime and mobile-game tie-ins; here's what works, what doesn't, and technical...
How Michael Eisner Approved Kingdom Hearts: The Story Behind the Disney–Square Collaboration
A look at the surprising approval of Kingdom Hearts by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner, the game's origins with Square, and its release history on PlayStation platforms...
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2: 25th-Anniversary Port Delivers Modest Upgrades
An authoritative review of Square Enix's Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2, assessing technical upgrades, included content, and historical...
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Museum: Square Enix Confirms Tokyo Exhibition Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Square Enix will stage a Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary museum in Shinjuku in September. Details, fan submissions, and the Switch 2 HD Remaster release date covered.
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary: Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix marks the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X and confirms Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Background on the original...
Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary: Yoshinori Kitase Reflects on PS2 Launch and Team Challenges
Yoshinori Kitase discusses assembling the Final Fantasy X team while Tetsuya Nomura and staff worked on Kingdom Hearts. A look back at the PS2 launch, Square Enix...
Shawn Layden: Sony Should Have Made a 'PSP 2' — Why PS Vita's Hardware Choices Hurt Sales
Former Sony executive Shawn Layden says Sony should have iterated on the PSP instead of launching the PS Vita. He blames added hardware features and proprietary memory...
Konami Sues After Metal Gear Solid 2 Source Code Leak in California Court
Konami has filed a California lawsuit after source code and internal assets for Metal Gear Solid 2 leaked online. The suit seeks to identify leak sources and preserve...
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: What Capcom Brought to Handheld Action
An authoritative look at Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, covering performance, included content, series history, and what players can expect...
Tetsuya Nomura on Kingdom Hearts IV: "My Life's Work" and the Next Chapter
Tetsuya Nomura reflects on Kingdom Hearts as his life's work and previews creative direction for Kingdom Hearts IV. Coverage includes series origins on PlayStation 2,...
Super Mario 64 DS Multiplayer Port: Tobi Friedly Brings N64 Classic to Nintendo DS
A fan-made port of Super Mario 64 preserves the original N64 game and adds cooperative multiplayer on Nintendo DS. Developer Tobi Friedly has released the project on...
Asuka Sakai on Klonoa 2: How Lunatea's Veil Freed Her After Ridge Racer Type 4
Veteran Namco composer Asuka Sakai tells Tasty Bits how composing for Ridge Racer Type 4 shaped her, and how Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil allowed her to explore darker,...
Unreleased SEGA Rally Nintendo DS Prototype Discovered by Preservation Group
A preservation group has uncovered an unreleased SEGA Rally Nintendo DS prototype reportedly developed by DC Studios around the time of SEGA Rally 2006. Here's what we...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — Capcom Reveals New Onimusha for Switch 2
Capcom announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Nintendo Switch 2 with a September 25, 2026 launch. Read details on setting, protagonist, combat, and motion control...
SEGA and Atlus Announce Persona Series Tops 30 Million Sales as Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 Revealed
SEGA and Atlus announced new entries including Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 and said the Persona franchise has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Read verified...
Duskfade Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: Weird Beluga’s PS2-Inspired Action-Platformer Arrives August 13, 2026
Weird Beluga and Fireshine Games confirm Duskfade for Switch 2 with an August 13, 2026 launch. Read platform details, demo availability for PC and PS5, and how the...
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...
Nintendo Switch 2 UK Sales Milestone: 1 Million Units in Record Time
Nintendo Switch 2 reaches 1 million units sold in the UK faster than the original Switch. Report details, launch anniversary, global sales and the impact of an...
Nintendo Switch India Launch Report: Could Switch Close the Gap on PS2 Sales?
Reports claim Nintendo may consider launching the original Nintendo Switch in India in 2027 as the console continues to be one of the best-selling systems, approaching...
Nintendo Switch Sales Near PlayStation 2 Record After Nintendo Financial Results
Nintendo's latest financial results report significant Nintendo Switch lifetime sales, putting the platform closer to Sony's PlayStation 2 all-time console record....
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...
Namco × Capcom Soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro Set for Streaming Release After Two Decades
Legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro brings Namco × Capcom's iconic soundtrack to streaming platforms nearly 20 years after its original PlayStation 2 release, celebrating...
ICO Receives Stunning Visual Upgrade Thanks to Modder's High-Resolution Texture Pack
Discover how modder Sad_Origami has revitalized the original ICO for emulation with an advanced texture pack, offering 8K visuals and realistic effects for the classic...
Super Mario 64 Cross-Platform Mod Brings N64 and PlayStation 2 Together
Discover how a groundbreaking mod allows Super Mario 64 to run in cross-platform co-op between the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation 2, showcasing technical ingenuity and...
Super Mario 64 Runs on PlayStation 2 Thanks to Modder’s Innovative Hardware Hack
A skilled modder makes gaming history by bringing Super Mario 64 co-op to the PlayStation 2, showcasing a pioneering blend of retro hardware and modern tech.
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Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 155 Million Units: A Historic Milestone for Nintendo
Nintendo Switch achieves 155.37 million units sold worldwide, solidifying its status as Nintendo's best-selling console and one of the top-selling gaming systems of...
Nintendo Switch Achieves 155 Million Units Sold, Surpasses Nintendo DS as Best-Selling Nintendo Console
Nintendo Switch has officially outsold the Nintendo DS, reaching over 155 million units sold worldwide and setting new records for Nintendo hardware sales.
Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 155 Million, Overtaking Nintendo DS as Top-Selling System
The Nintendo Switch has officially sold over 155.37 million units worldwide, making it Nintendo's highest-selling console to date and surpassing the iconic Nintendo...
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Nintendo Switch Surpasses DS to Become Company’s Best-Selling Console Ever
Nintendo Switch sets a new record as the company's top-selling console, surpassing the DS with over 155 million units sold. Get the latest official sales data and...
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Nintendo Switch Becomes Nintendo’s Best-Selling Console with 155 Million Units Sold Worldwide
Nintendo Switch overtakes Nintendo DS as Nintendo’s top-selling gaming device, reaching 155.37 million units sold globally, according to the company's latest financial...
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Ōkami 20th Anniversary: Capcom Launches Celebration Website Ahead of Major Milestone
Capcom commemorates Ōkami's 20th anniversary with a dedicated website, announcing a special concert and new merchandise, while the long-awaited sequel remains in...
Mabino×Style Receives First English Fan Translation, Bringing Kid’s 2005 Visual Novel to New Audiences
The 2005 PlayStation 2 visual novel Mabino×Style by Kid is now playable in English for the first time, thanks to a fan translation from the community.
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Sega Ages 2500: Yosuke Okunari Reflects on the Challenges Behind a Cult Classic Series
Discover the behind-the-scenes story of the Sega Ages 2500 series through insights from Sega's Yosuke Okunari, highlighting development hurdles, innovative features,...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Fastest-Selling Console in Japan, Surpassing All Previous Records
Nintendo Switch 2 sets a new sales milestone in Japan, reaching over three million units sold in just 27 weeks and outpacing classic consoles like the Game Boy Advance...
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Ape Escape 3 Vinyl Soundtrack Announced by Cartridge Thunder: Pre-Orders Now Live Worldwide
Cartridge Thunder unveils the first-ever vinyl release of Soichi Terada’s acclaimed Ape Escape 3 soundtrack, with pre-orders open and international shipping options...
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Elminage Original: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods Officially Announced for Nintendo Switch
Mobius Inc. has confirmed the Nintendo Switch release of Elminage Original: Priestess of Darkness and The Ring of the Gods, the classic dungeon crawler RPG, in Japan...
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Nintendo Switch Continues Support After Switch 2 Launch: President Furukawa Affirms Ongoing Sales and Future Releases
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirms continued support and sales for the original Nintendo Switch, with new game releases planned through 2026 despite a sales...
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