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Benimaru Itoh Star Fox Comic: How the 1993 Nintendo Power Manga Inspired Papetoon and the G‑Diffuser
A look at Benimaru Itoh's 1993 Star Fox Nintendo Power comic, how Itoh expanded the game's lore with Papetoon and the G‑Diffuser, and why Nintendo later credited him...
Diablo IV Season of Hell's Legacy Arrives on Switch 2 — Key BlizzCon 2026 Updates and Amazon Class Return
Blizzard unveils Diablo IV's Season of Hell's Legacy, launching September 15, 2026 alongside the Switch 2 Age of Hatred Collection. Amazon Class confirmed for early...
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush on Nintendo Switch 2: Milestone’s New Open-World Racer Launches Worldwide
Milestone's Hot Wheels Infinite Rush launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with open-world islands, 150+ vehicles, a Track Builder, local split-screen and online play. Read...
EthrA Kickstarter Success: Stonelab Games Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Stonelab Games' EthrA met its Kickstarter goal—raising over €40,000—and the 3D pixel-art open-world RPG is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2. Read gameplay details,...
Star Fox Adventures on Nintendo Switch Online: How to Enable Native Widescreen for the Rare GameCube Classic
Nintendo has added Rare's 2002 GameCube title Star Fox Adventures to Nintendo Switch Online with native widescreen support. Here's how to enable widescreen and what...
Project Dream SNES Prototype Uploaded to Archive.org Sparks Authentication Debate
A claimed Super Nintendo prototype of Rare's Project Dream—precursor to Banjo-Kazooie—was uploaded to Archive.org. Former Rare staffers say the build appears...
MiSTer FPGA Sega Model 1 Core Runs Virtua Racing at 99% of Original Hardware Speed
Alphanu1's new MiSTer FPGA core recreates Sega's Model 1 arcade hardware, booting Virtua Racing and running the full game at near-original speed. Read about the...
Project Dream SNES Prototype Dump Surfaces on Internet Archive
A purported SNES proof-of-concept for Rare's Project Dream — the prototype that evolved into Banjo-Kazooie — was uploaded to the Internet Archive. Developers and...
Star Fox Adventures Heads to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Today
Nintendo has added Rare's GameCube title Star Fox Adventures to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Learn release background, developer details, and how...
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...
David Jones to Head GTA Origins Panel at SGDA Games Day in Dundee
DMA Design founder David Jones will open SGDA's Games Day on September 25, 2026 in Dundee and join a GTA Origins panel with former DMA colleagues. Event details,...
Tianji: Shadow of the Ancients Announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — Jusdan International Reveals 2027 Release
Jusdan International has announced Tianji: Shadow of the Ancients, a Tang Dynasty–set turn-based RPG arriving on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Read...
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...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch — What’s Included and How the Ports Perform
A focused look at Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 for Nintendo Switch, detailing included games, bonus materials, original platforms, developer involvement,...
Street Fighter Movie Trailer: New Paramount & Legendary Footage Sets October 16, 2026 Release Date
Paramount and Legendary released a new Street Fighter movie trailer. Read an authoritative breakdown of the footage, production partners, release date, and franchise...
Escape From Ever After Nintendo Switch Physical Release Confirmed by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games partners with Sleepy Castle Studio, Wing-It Creative, and HypeTrain Digital to publish a 4,000-unit physical release of Escape From Ever After for...
Nintendo Classics Adds Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-AM II and Ninja Gaiden III to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-AM II and Ninja Gaiden III to the Nintendo Classics collection on Nintendo Switch Online, bringing classic NES-era action...
Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II Join Nintendo Switch Online NES Catalogue
Nintendo has added Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro‑Am II to the Nintendo Switch Online NES catalogue (Dragon Buster replaces R.C.
Nintendo Classics NES Update Adds Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-Am II to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online's Nintendo Classics library has added three NES titles — Ninja Gaiden III, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am II — giving subscribers new retro...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds Ninja Gaiden 3, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am 2 to NES Library
Nintendo Switch Online expands its NES lineup with Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am 2, available now to standard members on...
Grant Kirkhope: Three Studios Reportedly Pitched a New Banjo-Kazooie to Microsoft
Composer Grant Kirkhope says three development teams pitched new Banjo-Kazooie projects to Microsoft. Background on the IP, Rare's history, and where the franchise...
Donkey Kong Bananza Drumbeat Sound Design: How Nintendo Crafted DK's Transformation on Nintendo Switch 2
Inside Nintendo's sound design for Donkey Kong Bananza: how the Drumbeat transformation audio was created to work across button inputs and Joy-Con 2 motion on Nintendo...
Disney+ Adds Pokémon the Series: The Beginning and Aardman's Pokémon Tales — What You Need to Know
Disney has acquired rights to Pokémon the Series: The Beginning and the upcoming Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, both heading to Disney+...
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu — Aardman Stop-Motion Series Headed to Disney+ in 2027
Aardman's stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, produced with The Pokémon Company International, will stream exclusively on...
Worms: Galactic Tactics Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed by Team17 for 2027
Team17 confirms Worms: Galactic Tactics for Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D turn-based roguelike from Absolutely Games launching digitally on the Nintendo eShop in 2027.
Wilderings: The Lost Spring Nintendo Switch Release Window Confirmed for Spring 2027
Herobeat Studios announces Wilderings: The Lost Spring — a creature-collecting roguelite coming to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2027. BAFTA-winning team behind Endling...
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Collector’s Edition Pre-Orders Live on PANAX Store
Natsume launches a limited Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Collector’s Edition in partnership with PM Studios. Pre-orders open on the PANAX Store; game launches on...
Nintendo 64DD Prototype Sells on Mercari: Transparent Unit Fetches Approximately $7,000
A Japan-only Nintendo 64 peripheral prototype recently appeared on Mercari and reportedly sold for around $7,000. Hard4Games and social media users shared images and...
Helix: Descent N Ascent review — a striking puzzle-adventure where visuals outshine systems
An in-depth look at Helix: Descent N Ascent from Badass Mongoose. This review examines the game's monochrome aesthetic, puzzle design, and pacing, and considers how...
Super Rare Games Bundles The Case of the Golden Idol and Rise of the Golden Idol on One Nintendo Switch Cartridge
Super Rare Games is releasing a limited physical bundle — The Golden Idol Saga — that packages The Case of the Golden Idol and Rise of the Golden Idol together on a...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — Release Date, Characters, and Watering Can Details for Nintendo Switch
Square Enix reveals character, region, and artifact details for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World ahead of its December 3, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch and...
Pokémon Pokopia expansion pass boxed release in Korea confirmed for Sept. 10, 2026
Nintendo of Korea will sell a boxed expansion pass code for Pokémon Pokopia on Sept. 10, 2026, priced at ₩39,900.
The Golden Idol Saga Nintendo Switch Physical Release Announced by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games will publish The Golden Idol Saga for Nintendo Switch on a single cartridge, bundling base games, expansions and four DLCs. Pre-orders open Aug 27.
Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie Rebuilt for Evercade Nexus: Blaze Entertainment Details New N64-Based Ports
Blaze Entertainment has released a deep-dive revealing that Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie were rebuilt for the Evercade family using original Nintendo 64 code as a...
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites: Sonic, Tails and Shadow Join Override
Epic Games adds 11 new Sprites to Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, including Sonic, Tails, Shadow and Klombo. Read a breakdown of each Sprite and how they affect...
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass physical release confirmed for South Korea on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Korea will sell a boxed physical release containing a download code for the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass on September 10, 2026. The package is redeemable on...
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...
Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie Evercade Release: Rare and Blaze Bring N64 Classics to a Single Cart in October 2026
Rare and Blaze are releasing Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie on a single Evercade cartridge in October 2026. Developer access to original source code and enhanced...
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pikachu Cards Arrive Worldwide September 16, 2025
The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration set launches globally on September 16, 2025. The Pokémon Company revealed 30 numbered Pikachu cards—one guaranteed per...
Starsand Island on Nintendo Switch 2: Seed Sparkle Lab Releases 1.0 with Multiplayer and Autumn Pumpkin Carnival
Seed Sparkle Lab's Starsand Island launches 1.0 on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop with four-player online multiplayer, seasonal content, and a physical...
The Duskbloods class leak: 14 playable character archetypes attributed to FromSoftware
Leaked materials purporting to be from FromSoftware's The Duskbloods outline 14 blood-themed classes ahead of an alleged closed network test. Read a clear, factual...
GoldenEye 007 Decompilation Complete: N64 Classic Fully Reconstructed by Community
The GoldenEye 007 decompilation has reached 100% matching source code, completing a multi-year community effort to reconstruct the Rare-developed Nintendo 64 classic....
Evercade Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack: Rare's Involvement and Evercade Handheld Ports Explained
Evercade CEO Andrew Byatt praises Rare's hands-on support for the Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack ports. Details on release date, features, and how source code sped...
TCG Card Shop Simulator Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — 15 September 2026
O.P. Neon Games confirms TCG Card Shop Simulator will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on 15 September 2026 after selling 3.5...
TCG Card Shop Simulator Console Release: OPNeon Games Brings Trading Card Store to Nintendo Switch and More
OPNeon Games' TCG Card Shop Simulator exits PC Early Access and launches on consoles, including Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, on September 15, 2026. Read about...
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Delayed to October 15, 2026 — Natsume Confirms Switch and Switch 2 Launch
Natsume has delayed Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea from September 24 to October 15, 2026. The farming-adventure will release physically and digitally on Nintendo...
David Perry Computer Space Auction: Rare 1973 Two-Player 'Green Sparkle' Machine Up for Sale
Ex-Shiny boss David Perry is auctioning a rare 1973 two-player 'Green Sparkle' Computer Space cabinet. Read verified details on the machine's provenance, condition,...
How to Get the Starmie Doll in Pokemon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin DLC
Step-by-step guide to locating and using the Starmie Doll in Pokemon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin DLC, including Dream Island resources and how to encounter Phione.
Montabi Nintendo Switch Review — Mankibo's Monster-Taming Roguelike on Switch 2 (Aug 6, 2026)
A detailed review of Montabi from developer Mankibo and publisher Akupara Games, covering its Switch and Switch 2 release, tactical grid combat, roguelike progression,...
Donkey Kong Apparel Collection: Nintendo and OppoSuits Launch New Donkey Kong Hawaiian Shirt and Suit in US
Nintendo and OppoSuits have released a trio of officially licensed Donkey Kong apparel items in the US, including a Hawaiian shirt and a themed suit. Prices range from...
The Midnight Walk Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release: Super Rare Games Confirms Standard and Special Editions
Super Rare Games teams with MoonHood and Fast Travel Games to launch The Midnight Walk on Nintendo Switch 2 with limited standard and special physical editions;...
Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Out Now — How to Access the Expansion Pass on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass launches Part 1, Bubbly Basin, with new underwater areas, furniture, and access requirements. Learn how to unlock the DLC on Nintendo...
Big Walk on Nintendo Switch 2 Review: House House's Cooperative Puzzle Game (August 4, 2026)
A hands-on review of Big Walk for Nintendo Switch 2 by House House and published by Panic. Covers release date, multiplayer design, proximity voice chat, performance,...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives — Latest Nintendo eShop Releases and Events
A roundup of this week's Nintendo eShop releases and events, highlighting Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, new releases, Madden NFL 27 pre-orders,...
Nintendo eShop This Week: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Madden NFL 27 Pre-Orders, and New eShop Releases
A weekly roundup of Nintendo eShop updates for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Upgrade Pack, 4K, and New Rare Blade MOMO
Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 2 receives a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with up to 4K output, smoother framerate, a new Rare Blade MOMO, and an upgrade path for...
Nintendo eShop Update: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Leads July 30 Releases
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America highlights Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition alongside new Switch 2 eShop releases including...
Battletoads Cartoon Pilot: Inside DIC's 1992 Attempt and Phil Harnage's Account
A detailed look at DIC's 1992 Battletoads TV pilot, developer and writer involvement, and why the project failed to reach syndication. Includes new comments from...