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Fate: Reawakened Physical Release Announced for Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games will release a Nintendo Switch physical edition of Fate: Reawakened, packaging all four FATE titles with the Prometheus DLC and physical extras....
Tomo: Endless Blue Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Onibi Confirms New Port After Kickstarter Surge
Onibi confirms Tomo: Endless Blue for Nintendo Switch 2 following a successful Kickstarter. Details on features, funding milestones, and next steps.
Nintendo 64 30th Anniversary: N64 Legacy, Key Games, and How to Share Your Memories
A look at the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary, its influence on 3D gaming, key developers and titles, availability on Nintendo Switch Online, and how readers can submit...
Harbour Masters Announces Lighthouse: New Banjo-Kazooie PC Decompilation Port
Harbour Masters has announced Lighthouse, a native PC decompilation port of Banjo-Kazooie, promising enhanced framerates, widescreen support, a standalone randomiser,...
Super Mario Bros. sealed copy sells for $3 million — record NES auction sale
A rare sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. graded PSA 9.6 A++ sold for $3 million at Heritage Auctions; discovered inside a launch-era NES Control Deck bundle and dated...
Banjo-Kazooie PC Port 'Lighthouse' Reportedly Arriving in July — Decompilation, Randomizer, and Mod Support Detailed
A look at the community-led 'Lighthouse' PC port of Banjo-Kazooie: what the team says about the native rewrite, randomizer features, romhack compatibility, and planned...
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date and Expansion Details
Capcom brings Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9, 2026. Read verified details on the expansion, new content, and what the Switch 2 release...
Murphy's Ghost Origin in Wizardry: How Testers Paul and Helen Murphy Became Gaming Legend
A verified look at the origin of Murphy's Ghost in Wizardry — confirmed by co-creator Robert Woodhead and tester Paul Murphy — and the character's place in early RPG...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Release Date, 4K Support and New Content
Nintendo confirms Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition release dates, Upgrade Pack pricing, 4K/60fps performance and new Blade-focused content for the...
Chained Echoes Nintendo Switch Physical Release Confirmed by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games will release Chained Echoes on Nintendo Switch as limited Standard and Deluxe physical editions; pre-orders open June 18, 2026 with shipping expected...
Chained Echoes physical release: Super Rare Games opens pre-orders for Standard and Deluxe editions
Super Rare Games will distribute Chained Echoes physical Standard and Deluxe editions, with pre-orders on June 18 and shipping planned for September. Details on...
The Slormancer Nintendo Switch Release: Slormite Studios' 2D Action-RPG Heads to Switch with Physical Edition
Slormite Studios and publishers Plug In Digital and Abiding Bridge announced The Slormancer for Nintendo Switch, with a physical release handled by Maximum...
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom Announces October 9, 2026 Release
Capcom has announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for Nintendo Switch 2, with a worldwide retail and eShop release on October 9, 2026. Read about the expansion's new...
DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch Online: Nintendo Unveils Limited-Time Donkey Kong Event
Nintendo announced DK Challenge during a Nintendo Direct, a limited-time Switch Online event featuring Donkey Kong challenges across classic titles. Event details,...
Nintendo Direct: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Announcements and Release Dates Revealed
Comprehensive recap of the latest Nintendo Direct, detailing key Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game announcements, release dates, and where to preorder on...
Nintendo Direct Reveals: Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup Including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and KINGDOM HEARTS IV
Comprehensive coverage of the latest Nintendo Direct announcements for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, detailing release dates, platform exclusivity, and major...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveals — Ocarina of Time, KINGDOM HEARTS IV, Xenoblade Genesis
Comprehensive recap of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct focused on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, confirmed dates, DLC plans, and major third-party reveals.
Nintendo Announces DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch 2 — New Switch Online Challenges for Donkey Kong Classics
Nintendo has introduced a new DK Challenge for Switch Online on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering limited-time missions across NES, SNES and Game Boy Donkey Kong titles...
Pokémon Pokopia DLC Bubbly Basin: Underwater Expansion and Expansion Pass Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 receives a free Version 2.0 update and the Bubbly Basin DLC this August, plus a paid Expansion Pass with dated bonuses and future...
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom Confirms October 9, 2026 Release
Capcom announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing October 9, 2026. Read official expansion details, update schedule, and features.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2: eShop Highlights Include Donkey Kong 64 and eFootball Kick‑Off
A concise rundown of this week's Nintendo eShop highlights, featuring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong 64 on Nintendo Switch Online,...
TCG Card Shop Simulator Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
OPNeon Games announces TCG Card Shop Simulator for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including in-game Tetramon TCG support and shop-management features.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 100% Guide: Smiley Flowers, Exploration Tools, and All 2,201 Discoveries on Nintendo Switch
A player-first 100% completion guide for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch, covering Smiley Flowers, Exploration Tools, and the full 2,201 discoveries.
Nintendo Download Highlights: FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, eFootball Kick-Off!, Donkey Kong 64 on Switch Online
A weekly breakdown of Nintendo Download releases, Nintendo Music additions, and eShop sales including FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH on Nintendo Switch 2, eFootball...
Dungeon Lurker Reveal: 13AM Games Unveils Retro Eclipse Campaign at MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026
13AM Games announced Dungeon Lurker at the MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026, pairing a sidescrolling roguelike with a '90s-themed marketing campaign centered on a...
Donkey Kong 64 Arrives on Nintendo Switch Online: Rare's 1999 N64 Classic Available Now
Donkey Kong 64, developed by Rare and originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, is now available in the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch...
Donkey Kong 64 Returns to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Donkey Kong 64, developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, is now available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Read an...
Toy Story: Retro Roundup! coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch — full retro collection details
Atari and Digital Eclipse have announced Toy Story: Retro Roundup! for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, a compilation of classic Pixar games releasing digitally...
Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 15, 2026
Atari and Digital Eclipse will release Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026. Both...
LEGO Pokémon Smart Play Sets Arrive August 1, 2026 — New Interactive LEGO Pokémon Line Revealed
The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International revealed twelve LEGO Pokémon Smart Play sets launching August 1, 2026, featuring Smart Bricks, Tags and...
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2: June 3, 2026 Release, Performance, and Key Features
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches on Nintendo Switch 2 June 3, 2026. Developer Square Enix expands the Remake narrative with open-world regions, refined combat, Synergy...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2: A Technical Review and Hands-On Analysis
An authoritative look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2, examining performance, visuals, combat systems, and how Square Enix's PS5-built RPG translates...
Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop Confirmed for Nintendo Switch West Release on October 2, 2026
Imagineer and Syn Sophia announce a Western Nintendo Switch release for Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop on October 2, 2026. Details on platforms, release...
Constance Nintendo Switch Review: Blue Backpack’s Hand-Drawn Action-Adventure
An authoritative review of Constance for Nintendo Switch by Blue Backpack — covering combat, platforming, accessibility options, map design, boss encounters, and...
Wil Overton Reimagines Super Play Cover Art: SNES Magazine Icon Revisited
Artist Wil Overton has recreated the debut Super Play cover with modern styling. Read how the former Rare artist is turning classic SNES magazine art into a Patreon...
Rogue Reigns Nintendo Switch Release: Venn Studios' Party-Based Roguelike Deckbuilder Heads to eShop in September 2026
Venn Studios has announced Rogue Reigns for Nintendo Switch. Learn about the party-based deckbuilding systems, core features, and the confirmed September 2026 digital...
Tale of Dark Lands Nintendo Switch Release: Satur Entertainment and Sometimes You Confirm June 2, 2026 Launch
Tale of Dark Lands arrives on Nintendo Switch June 2, 2026. Publisher Sometimes You and developer Satur Entertainment deliver a low-poly action RPG with crafting,...
Minishoot' Adventures Physical Release on Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games announces the first boxed Minishoot' Adventures release for Nintendo Switch 2 with standard and special editions, pre-orders starting April 23.
Wild Gunman 16mm Reels Rescued: Nintendo Arcade History Restored for Ontario PinFest
Rare 16mm film reels from Nintendo's 1974 Wild Gunman arcade cabinet have been scanned and rebuilt by collector Callan Brown. Newly recovered footage and a working...
Rare Three-Screen Ridge Racer Arcade Cabinet Set for MAME Emulation Support
A rare three-screen arcade version of Namco's Ridge Racer is being preserved for emulation, offering a new look at this innovative hardware as part of the MAME project.
Rare Early Prototype of Punch-Out!! for NES Uncovered by Video Game History Foundation
A newly discovered prototype of Punch-Out!! for the NES, unearthed by the Video Game History Foundation, reveals unique development insights and character data...
Rare Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! NES Prototype Offers Unseen Glimpse Into Nintendo's Early Game Development
A rare pre-Mike Tyson prototype of the classic NES game Punch-Out!! has been uncovered, providing unique insights into Nintendo's early development methods and...
Rare Punch-Out Prototype Unearthed: Inside Nintendo’s Lost NES History
A prototype cartridge of the classic NES game Punch-Out has surfaced, offering new insights into Nintendo’s development process and the boxing game’s evolution....
Toree & Friends Collection Brings 9 Nostalgic Platformers to Nintendo Switch in One Exclusive Physical Release
Super Rare Games announces the Toree & Friends Collection for Nintendo Switch, bundling 5 titles and 9 vibrant 3D platformers in an exclusive cartridge with...
Gaming Historian Bids Farewell: Norman Caruso Ends YouTube Career with Rare Nintendo Legal Documents
Gaming Historian YouTube creator Norman Caruso retires after 18 years, leaving behind a treasure trove of historic Nintendo legal documents from the famous Donkey Kong...
Super Rare Games Announces Toree & Friends Collection Physical Release for Nintendo Switch
Super Rare Games has revealed the Toree & Friends Collection, a physical edition of multiple retro-inspired platformers set for limited release on Nintendo Switch.
Savant: Ascent Remix Physical Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch by Super Rare Games
Savant: Ascent Remix receives a limited edition physical release on Nintendo Switch, produced by Super Rare Games and packed with exclusive collectibles for fans of...
Rare Clarifies Conker Anniversary Art Was Created by Human Artist Amid AI Controversy
Rare addresses AI art speculation regarding Conker's Bad Fur Day 25th anniversary artwork, confirming the image was crafted by veteran artist Pete Hentze and not...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Unveils New Poster Featuring Rare Wart Cameo Ahead of Nintendo Direct
Nintendo and Illumination reveal a detailed new movie poster for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, sparking excitement with the surprise inclusion of Wart. Discover what...
Sega Mania Issue 10 Launches in June with Exclusive Wil Overton Cover Art
Sega Mania magazine celebrates its 5th anniversary with Issue 10, featuring a special cover by legendary artist Wil Overton and expanded content of over 100 pages....
Out of Sight Physical Release Confirmed for Nintendo Switch by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games collaborates with The Gang Studio for a limited physical release of Out of Sight on Nintendo Switch, offering Standard and Deluxe collectible...
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch: How to Catch Rare Pokemon in the Safari Zone
Discover expert strategies for catching rare Pokemon like Chansey and Tauros in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Safari Zone, now available on Nintendo Switch.
Mega Man's Rare Spin-Off ‘Rockman Tennis’ Receives English Fan Translation for Keitai World Launcher
Classic Japan-exclusive Mega Man game 'Rockman Tennis' now accessible to global fans with an English fan translation, playable via Keitai World Launcher.
Gecko Gods Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: Super Rare Originals and Inresin Set April 2026 Launch
Super Rare Originals and Inresin officially announce the release date for Gecko Gods, a chill puzzle platformer, coming to Nintendo Switch via the eShop in April 2026....
Evercade Launches Super Pocket Rare Edition: Classic Rare Games Return on New Handheld
Evercade announces the Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld, featuring 14 classic Rare games including Banjo-Kazooie and support for Evercade cartridges. Available for...
Tsukihime Trial Edition: Collector's Rare Visual Novel Destroyed in Transit, One of Only 50 Copies Worldwide
A rare copy of Type-Moon’s Tsukihime Trial Edition, one of just 50 in existence, was destroyed during shipping, highlighting the challenges collectors face securing...
Blaze and Rare Unveil Super Pocket Handheld and New Evercade Cartridges for 2026
Blaze announces Activision Collection 2 and Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 Evercade cartridges and partners with Rare on the Super Pocket handheld, launching in 2026.
Record-Breaking Sale: Logan Paul's Rare Pikachu Illustrator Card Fetches $16.5 Million at Auction
Logan Paul sets a new Guinness World Record by selling his rare Pikachu Illustrator card for $16.5 million at Goldin Auctions, marking the highest price ever for a...
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Super Rare Games Celebrates Milestones with New Nintendo Switch Physical Releases: Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip, and Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
Super Rare Games marks its eighth anniversary and 150th release with three new Nintendo Switch physical editions: Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Tiny Terry’s Turbo...
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Tiny Garden Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced: Super Rare Originals Brings Cozy Farming Sim to the eShop
Tiny Garden, the charming farming and decoration simulator inspired by '90s toys, launches on Nintendo Switch eShop on February 26, featuring bundled DLC and exclusive...
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