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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...
Nintendo Switch 2 sales dip: Circana September report shows 12% US decline
Circana's September sales data shows Nintendo Switch 2 unit sales down 12% year-over-year in the U.S., but industry analysts and regional figures point to a more...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Vivillon Challenge — Spewpa Mystery Gift, 660,000 Target, and Poké Ball Pattern Reward
The Pokémon Company and Serebii report a Vivillon-themed challenge in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Learn how the Spewpa Mystery Gift, 660,000 evolution threshold, and Pokémon...
Indie World Showcase Nintendo Switch 2: Key Indie Announcements, Demos, and Release Dates
A comprehensive rundown of the Indie World Showcase highlights for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including demo drops, release dates, and developer details...
Indie World Showcase Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Indie Lineup for 2027
A comprehensive look at Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, detailing confirmed indie releases coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026–2027,...
October 2026 Indie World Showcase: Full Recap of Nintendo Switch 2 Indie Reveals
Comprehensive recap of Nintendo's October 2026 Indie World Showcase, detailing indie reveals, release dates, demos on Nintendo eShop, and key Nintendo Switch 2 and...
Space Rock Breaker Nintendo Switch Release: Waka Waka’s Asteroids-Meets-Plinko Action Arrives October 30, 2026
Space Rock Breaker from Waka Waka is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 30, 2026. Read a concise breakdown of gameplay, features, and launch details ahead of the...
Bad Ice Cream Triple Scoop Announced for Nintendo Switch — Nitrome Brings Trilogy Remaster to the eShop
Nitrome has announced Bad Ice Cream Triple Scoop for Nintendo Switch, a fully remastered collection of Bad Ice Cream 1–3 with new levels, bosses, 60 FPS support, and...
Tim Stamper Teases 'Vault' on X and Instagram — Rare Co-Founder Sparks Fan Reaction
Rare co-founder Tim Stamper resurfaced on X and Instagram with a cryptic post showing keys adorned with his trademark googly eyes. The post has prompted renewed...
Tim Stamper Teases 'Vault' of Rare Design Documents as Fans React
Rare co-founder Tim Stamper has resurfaced on social media and teased opening a 'vault' of documents and relics spanning his work from Ultimate Play the Game's ZX...
Village in the Shade Nintendo Switch Review: Nippon Ichi Blends Farming and Supernatural Horror
An in-depth review of Village in the Shade from Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America, released for Nintendo Switch on October 27, 2026. Examines gameplay, atmosphere,...
Croc Nintendo Switch 2 Editions Confirmed by Retailer Listings — Physical and Digital Releases Planned
Retailer listings and publisher details reveal Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos, with PM Studios handling...
Warhammer Survivors Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — 10 November 2026
Auroch Digital and poncle's roguelite Warhammer Survivors launches digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch via the eShop on 10 November 2026. Read details...
Haste Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release Confirmed by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games will release a limited physical run of Haste for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, offering 5,000 standard copies and 2,000 special editions with...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 — Infinity Ward and Digital Legends Deliver a Full-Scale Port
A hands-on report on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for Nintendo Switch 2, detailing Infinity Ward's campaign, Multiplayer, DMZ, and Digital Legends Entertainment's...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Early Access on Nintendo Switch 2 — Hands-On with the Exclusion Zone
A hands-on report detailing DMZ in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes gameplay structure, Operator progression, Forward Operating...
Shadow the Hedgehog Bike Auction: Sega-Designed 'Dark Rider' Sells for £210,000 to Benefit Luca Guintoli Foundation
Sega's one-off Shadow the Hedgehog 'Dark Rider' motorbike sold for £210,000 at Bonhams to raise funds for the Luca Guintoli Foundation after rider Sylvain Guintoli's...
Final Fantasy Resonance Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Return to Classic Turn-Based Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Resonance, developed by Square Enix and Lancarse for Nintendo Switch 2, adapts Final Fantasy Brave Exvius into an HD-2D turn-based RPG. Release date:...
The Witcher 3 Remastered Patch 5.01 Now Live on Nintendo Switch 2 — Image Clarity and Cross-Save Restored
CD Projekt Red has released patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, improving image sharpening and restoring cross-save...
Hyper Duel Soundtrack Release: 2-Disc CD for Technosoft's Sega Saturn Shooter Arrives November 26, 2026
Technosoft's Hyper Duel receives a 2-disc CD soundtrack release in Japan on November 26, 2026. Details on track listings, contributors, price, and where to pre-order.
Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Avalanche’s Toy Box Mode Shines Again
A review-focused look at Toy Story 3: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes Avalanche Software's history, the Toy Box mode's influence on Disney...
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,...
decomp.dev Sunsetting: How AI Decompilation Is Upending NintendoHomebrew and Community Projects
decomp.dev, the NintendoHomebrew decompilation tracker founded in 2024, has announced it is sunsetting immediately, citing AI-driven workflow changes and community...
The Sky Project: Land of Noris Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 After Kickstarter Surpasses Goal
The Sky Project: Land of Noris, a hand-drawn monster collector, confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 release as its Kickstarter hit goal in three hours and surpassed 150%...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Strohl Trailer Highlights Character and Nintendo Switch 2 Demo
Atlus has released a character trailer for Strohl in Metaphor: ReFantazio and launched a Nintendo Switch 2 demo ahead of the game's November 12, 2026 release. Read the...
Shin chan Nintendo Switch 2 Versions Confirmed for March 4, 2027 — Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation & Shiro and the Coal Town
Both Shin chan titles are getting upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 releases on March 4, 2027 with 60fps, higher resolution, save-anywhere and a physical Double Pack from...
Ratatan Nintendo Switch 2 Review — Ratata Arts' Patapon Spiritual Successor
Ratatan launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026. Developed by Ratata Arts and produced by Hiroyuki Kotani, this rhythm-roguelike channels Patapon's DNA with...
F-Zero GX Unlock Codes Discovered: How to Unlock Gold Vehicle Parts and Master Modes
Japanese modder BTEST4HE uncovered long-hidden F-Zero GX unlock codes that enable gold vehicle parts and master modes. Step-by-step codes, background on F-Zero GX/AX...
F-Zero GX Cheat Codes Discovered: Unlock Gold Parts, AX Courses and Dark Schneider on GameCube
Newly uncovered F-Zero GX cheat codes unlock AX machines, AX courses, Dark Schneider and rare Gold Parts from the GameCube racer. Here’s the verified list of codes and...
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Launch Trailer Out — Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Expansion and New Content
Capcom releases the Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launch trailer and confirms expansion features on Nintendo Switch 2, including new region Norgan, Lost Rites...
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5 graphics comparison
Capcom shipped Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and a new Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5 graphics comparison highlights resolution, frame-rate options, and the expansion's new...
Pokémon Santa Cruz Blind Bag Decks: 30th Anniversary TCG Drop Launches October 17
The Pokémon Company and Santa Cruz launch a blind bag TCG skateboard deck collection featuring 30 highlight cards, three rare gold 'Chase Decks', apparel, and...
THE 800XL Atari 800XL Recreated by Retro Games Ltd. and Plaion — Full-Sized Mechanical Keyboard, HDMI, Cartridge Slot
Plaion and Retro Games Ltd. revive the Atari 800XL as THE 800XL, a faithful recreation with a mechanical keyboard, working cartridge slot, HDMI output, 25 built-in...
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Release Date Confirmed — Natsume Launches Trailer for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Natsume has released the launch trailer for Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea ahead of its October 15 release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read an overview...
Spectral Tower English Patch Released for PS1 RPG — Translation by Yoshimanix Team Marks 30th Anniversary
An English translation patch for the obscure 1996 PS1 RPG Spectral Tower, developed by Idea Factory, is now available on Yoshimanix' GitHub. The community-made patch...
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,...
Sonic 35th Anniversary Porcelain Statue: Limited 50-Piece Release Priced at 1 Million Yen
SEGA-linked collectible: a handcrafted Sonic the Hedgehog porcelain statue by 224porcelain, distributed by YOYOYO. Limited to 50 units worldwide, priced at one million...
Moros Protocol Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: Super Rare Originals' Boomer-Shooter Roguelite Arrives
Moros Protocol, the boomer-shooter roguelite from Pixel Reign and Super Rare Originals, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2. Read about the game's core design, features,...
Wax Heads Nintendo Switch Physical Release Announced by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games is releasing a 3,000-copy boxed edition of Wax Heads for Nintendo Switch in partnership with Curve Games and Patattie Games. Pre-orders start October 8.
Rogue Reigns Release Date Confirmed: Venn Studios Announces October 28, 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
Venn Studios confirms Rogue Reigns will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on October 28, 2026. Learn about the party-based roguelike...
Star Fox Switch 2 Update Version 1.2.0 Adds New Battle Stages and 4-Player Split-Screen
Nintendo released Star Fox Version 1.2.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29, 2026, introducing three new Battle Mode stages, expanded split-screen for up to four...
SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS- at Ikebukuro PARCO: Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Exhibition Dates, Artists, Tickets
Full coverage of SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS- at Ikebukuro PARCO, detailing dates, artists, rare development materials, ticketing, and how the event fits...
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Nintendo Switch 2 — TT Games' September 18, 2026 Release Reviewed
A close look at LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for Nintendo Switch 2, developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games.
Pokémon cards return to McDonald's Happy Meal US: PokéBeach reports Nov 5–Dec 9 tie-in
PokéBeach reports McDonald's will relaunch Pokémon TCG Happy Meal tie-ins in the US between November 5 and December 9. Details, past scalping issues, and franchise...
Pokémon Cards Return to McDonald's Happy Meals Worldwide — November 2026 to February 2027 Schedule
McDonald's and The Pokémon Company confirm a global Happy Meal promotion delivering Pokémon cards and themed boxes (Pikachu, Umbreon, Torchic). Full regional rollout...
Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — Studio Zubio Kickstarter Nears $100K
Studio Zubio has confirmed Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse for Nintendo Switch. Learn about the puzzle-stealth action-adventure's three-day time loop, Kickstarter...
Pokémon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack: Mega Release Date, Contents, and What Mobile Collectors Need to Know
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Deluxe Pack: Mega expansion launches September 29, 2026 on Android and iOS. Read verified details on included card pools, guaranteed rare pulls,...
Rare Reportedly Shifted to Activision Oversight — What That Means for Sea of Thieves and Rare’s Future
Industry outlet The Game Business reports Rare may now report to Activision following an Xbox studio reshuffle. Here’s the verified context on Rare, Sea of Thieves,...
Scritchy Scratchy Nintendo Switch Release: Funday Games and Lunch Money Games Confirm September 28 Launch
Scritchy Scratchy, a scratch-card incremental game from Funday Games and Lunch Money Games, launches on Nintendo Switch and the announced Switch 2 platform on Monday,...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — Quick Scouting and Joint Battles Detailed by Square Enix
Square Enix outlines Quick Scouting, Joint Battles, the Scout Run, and story character Almira ahead of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World for Nintendo Switch...
Deluxe Pack: Mega Arrives in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket — Limited-Time Booster, Events, and October Update
The Pokémon Company is bringing Deluxe Pack: Mega to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket from Sept. 29 to Oct.
Deluxe Pack: Mega Release Date — TCG Pocket Reissues Mega Rising Through Ruler of the Skies
The Pokémon Company launches Deluxe Pack: Mega for TCG Pocket on 30th September, reissuing four-diamond cards from Mega Rising to Ruler of the Skies and guaranteeing...
Battletoads Rash Pitch Clip Shows Crossover Potential in Secret Base's Double Dragon Gaiden Engine
Secret Base released a pitch clip showing Battletoads' Rash running through the Double Dragon Gaiden engine. The studio says Microsoft initially expressed interest...
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Expansion Launch: Scalpers Stung as Pull Rates Reduce Resale Prices
The Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Anniversary expansion launched on 16 September. Reports and market data show higher-than-expected pull rates have reduced...
GoldenEye 007 Plus Third-Person Mod Brings New Perspective to Rare's 1997 N64 Classic
A new GoldenEye 007 Plus mod by homebrewer Josh_7774 converts Rare's 1997 Nintendo 64 FPS into a third-person experience, showcased in a video by Graslu00 and running...
Microsoft Xbox Studio Restructuring: What It Means for Halo, Rare, Obsidian and Nintendo Fans
Microsoft announced a slate of studio changes and job reductions across Xbox's gaming divisions. Here’s a fact-based breakdown of the developments affecting 343...
Xbox Studio Restructuring Reported: What the Shake-Up Means for Nintendo Switch and Third-Party Development
Recent reports outline a major reorganization across Xbox Game Studios following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This article summarizes verified...
RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Nintendo Switch 2 — Jagex’s Open-World Survival Spin-Off Arrives Sept. 15, 2026
A detailed look at RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Nintendo Switch 2. Developer and publisher Jagex brings its open-world action survival spin-off to consoles after a year...
Matthew Smith Collection: Pixel Jockey Reissues Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy and Styx for ZX Spectrum
Pixel Jockey launches the Matthew Smith Collection on Kickstarter, re-releasing Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy and Styx for ZX Spectrum with special editions, book and...
Kazuyuki Hoshino Mega CD BIOS Found: Sonic Team Artist’s Custom Firmware Preserved
A custom Mega CD (Sega CD) BIOS made for Sonic Team Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino has resurfaced. Preservation group Hidden Palace and contributor gageiro shared...