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Macronix Exits ROM Production: What This Means for Nintendo Switch Cartridge Supply
Macronix has announced a shift away from ROM production in its latest financial report. We explain the figures, the supply-chain implications for Nintendo's physical...
AYASpace 2 'Pocket Museum' Arrives for KONKR Pocket Handhelds
AYANEO's AYASpace 2 launcher launches as a visually focused 'Pocket Museum' for KONKR Pocket Advance, Micro, and Block, adding per-game settings, save states, rewind...
Nintendo Download: Minecraft Switch 2 Upgrade and Hello Kitty Party Land Headline Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update
A roundup of this week's Nintendo Download highlights for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Minecraft upgrade details, Hello Kitty Party Land launch,...
Indie World Showcase: 15-Minute Nintendo Switch Indie Presentation — Livestream Times and Coverage
Nintendo's Indie World Showcase delivers a 15-minute presentation focused on indie games for Nintendo Switch and the eShop. Read verified details, livestream times,...
Anbernic RG DDS Pre-Orders Open as Handheld Demonstrates 3DS and PS4 Emulation
Anbernic has opened pre-orders for the RG DDS 'Dual Dream Screen' handheld. The company released a demo showcasing Nintendo 3DS (without stereoscopic 3D) and PS4...
Indie World Showcase 28 October: Nintendo Confirms 15-Minute Stream for Nintendo Switch eShop Reveals
Nintendo will air an Indie World Showcase on Wednesday 28 October at 2pm GMT. The short livestream will spotlight upcoming indie releases for Nintendo Switch and the...
Hitman: Absolution Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Confirmed by Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games confirms a physical cartridge release for Hitman: Absolution — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, with a digital launch on October 22, 2026 and pre-orders...
Steam Next Fest 2026 Flooded With AI-Made Demos, Raising Discoverability Concerns
Steam Next Fest 2026 drew roughly 8,200 demos and a wave of criticism over low-quality, AI-generated entries. Industry voices urge Valve to improve discovery and...
Eternal Anima Demo Preview: Classic JRPG Design, Timeline Combat, and Nintendo Direct Spotlight
Hands-on preview of Eternal Anima's demo: developer team, timeline-based combat, psychometry mechanics, presentation, and how the JRPG channels retro Square...
Lair of the Leviathan Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2027: Deck13 Spotlight Announces Open-World Pixel-Art RPG
Deck13 Spotlight and developers Nostalgic Realms and Whiskeybarrel Studios have announced Lair of the Leviathan, an open-world pixel-art RPG with turn-based combat...
Drova 2: Torn Lands announced for Nintendo Switch — Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D unveil trailer
Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D have announced Drova 2: Torn Lands for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Read the first details on setting, factions, combat, and the...
Drova 2: Torn Lands Announced for Nintendo Switch by Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D
Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D have unveiled Drova 2: Torn Lands, a follow-up action RPG coming to Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Read the details on setting,...
Nintendo Music Adds The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Tracks — What Fans Need to Know
Nintendo Music will add tracks from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask as part of Zelda’s 40th anniversary. Details on the soundtrack, in-app promotions, Nintendo...
Ocarina of Time Music Spotlight: Josh Garofolo's Classical Guitar Zelda Compilation
A look at Josh Garofolo's classical guitar compilation of Zelda music, the enduring legacy of Ocarina of Time, and where to find these arrangements on YouTube,...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Confirmed for Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026 — Konami Signals Continued Support
Konami's Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches on Nintendo Switch October 15, 2026. Producer Tsutomu Taniguchi tells Famitsu the title marks the series' 40th...
Nintendo eShop Update: Minecraft Dungeons II, The Witcher 3 Remastered, and Xenoblade Switch 2 Editions Now Available
Nintendo eShop roundup: Minecraft Dungeons II and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered debut on Nintendo Switch 2, Xenoblade Classics upgraded for Switch 2 ahead of...
EA Sports FC 27 Nintendo Switch 2 Review: The Grounds, FUT Gallery, and Switch 2 Performance
A professional review of EA Sports FC 27 on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes release details, new The Grounds mode, FUT Gallery, Career and Ultimate Team updates,...
Terranigma Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed: January 14, 2027 for Switch and Switch 2
Clear River Games confirms Terranigma release date for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 14, 2027, with Arranged Mode and quality-of-life enhancements.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on Switch 2 — Release Date, Gameplay Breakdown, and Technical Details
A comprehensive look at Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave from Intelligent Systems for Nintendo Switch 2. Release date, structure, core mechanics, technical performance,...
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Steam Achievement Leak Fuels Talk of Modern Re-release
Reports of a Steam achievements leak have put Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright back in the spotlight.
Rayman Legends Retold: Ubisoft Reveals Snowdrop Remaster Launching December 3
Ubisoft has released an overview trailer for Rayman Legends Retold, a Snowdrop Engine remaster of the 2013 platformer. Read about new features, platforms including...
Takashi Iizuka: How the 2020 Sonic Movie Rescued the Franchise — Sega, Sonic Team, and the Future of Games
Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka says Sega nearly canceled the franchise before the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Read confirmed context from TGS 2026, franchise...
Nintendo Download: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Diablo IV Age of Hatred Collection, LEGO Batman on Nintendo Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo Download highlights new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Diablo IV: Age of Hatred...
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance — Teostra Returns, TGS 2026 Demo and Nintendo Switch 2 Playable Build
Capcom confirmed Teostra's return in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance during its Capcom Spotlight. Details on the TGS 2026 demo, the Nintendo Switch 2 playable build...
Mega Man Dual Override Trailer Reveals Playable Proto Man — Capcom Spotlight at TGS 2026
Capcom unveiled a new trailer for Mega Man Dual Override during its Capcom Spotlight at TGS 2026, confirming Proto Man as a playable character and a spring 2027 launch...
Fate/Extra Record Caster Trailer Spotlight — Caster Revealed Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release
A close look at the newly released Fate/Extra Record character trailer for Caster, voiced by Chiwa Saito, ahead of the game's January 28, 2027 launch on Nintendo...
Overwatch Season 5 Doctrine Release Date Confirmed — Watchpoint: Grimsvötn, Hero Trial, Sombra Rework
Blizzard confirms Doctrine (Hero 54) arrives in Overwatch Season 5 on October 6, 2026, alongside the Watchpoint: Grimsvötn map, major hero reworks for Sombra and...
Nintendo eShop Update: Valheim and Mewgenics Launch on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's latest eShop update brings Valheim and Mewgenics to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside new releases, pre-orders, and a Madden NFL 27 Game Trial. Key dates and...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Nintendo Switch Release: Keele Character Trailer and October 15, 2026 Launch
Bandai Namco releases a Keele Zeibel character trailer for Tales of Eternia Remastered ahead of its October 15, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2....
Ace Combat 8 Arcade Cabinets: Pac-Man, Galaga, Rally-X and Dragon Spirit Join Bandai Namco's Lobbies
Bandai Namco revealed a lineup of classic Namco coin-ops playable in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve lobbies, including Pac-Man, Galaga, Rally-X and Dragon Spirit....
Virtua Fighter 32X Remaster: Fan Modder WangDrum Upscales Sega's 32X Port to HD and 60FPS
Fan modder SEGA MODEL KING (WangDrum) has upscaled the 32X port of Virtua Fighter to high definition and unlocked 60FPS through a custom renderer that bypasses the...
Capcom Spotlight Tokyo Game Show 2026: Capcom Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup and 40-Minute Showcase
Capcom will host a 40-minute Capcom Spotlight on Wednesday, 16 September as part of Tokyo Game Show 2026. The developer confirmed a slate of Nintendo Switch 2 titles...
Capcom Spotlight Tokyo Game Show 2026: 40-Minute Presentation Confirmed for September 16
Capcom has announced a 40-minute Capcom Spotlight presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 16. Read the confirmed lineup, partner exhibits, and official...
Nintendo Download: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2
A complete roundup of this week’s Nintendo Download: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta dates, pre-orders and launch windows, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition on...
Terranigma Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 — Classic Quintet RPG Returns
Clear River Games and Square Enix have announced a 2027 re-release of Quintet's Terranigma on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Kamui Fujiwara will provide...
K-Pop Rising: Dream To Shine Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for 5 November 2026
Microids and Old Skull Games set K-Pop Rising: Dream To Shine for Nintendo Switch release on 5 November 2026 — details on features, co-op, and eShop availability.
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Donuts: Full Menu for the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collaboration
Krispy Kreme has launched a limited-time Pokémon donut lineup celebrating 30 years of Pokémon. Read a detailed breakdown of the Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Charizard,...
Siege of Castle Doom DLC Confirmed for Marvel Cosmic Invasion — Dotemu and Tribute Games Announce Fall Release
Dotemu and Tribute Games have announced the Siege of Castle Doom DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, bringing a new game mode, two playable characters and Doctor...
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Return Sparks Debate Over Epic Mickey's Legacy
Jon Favreau's Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series for Disney+ has reignited discussion about the character's modern revival in Junction Point's Epic Mickey games. Warren...
Nintendo eShop Highlights: Madden NFL 27, Oblivion Remastered, Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo Download spotlight: EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Super Mario Sunshine...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Confirmed for August 28
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. Read about the confirmed release date, new trailer, port...
AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance colorway controversy: Onyx Ice and Peach Pink revealed after pre-orders
AYANEO's KONKR Pocket Advance — an Android-based, GBA-inspired handheld — sparked customer backlash after new Onyx Ice and Peach Pink colourways were revealed...
AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance colourway backlash as Onyx Ice and Peach Pink revealed
AYANEO's KONKR Pocket Advance received criticism after the company revealed new Onyx Ice and Peach Pink colourways following pre-orders. AYANEO CEO Arthur Zhang...
LEGO Donkey Kong Set Spotlight: Steve Wiebe, Nintendo of America and the August 1, 2026 Release
Nintendo of America recruits former Donkey Kong champion Steve Wiebe to promote the LEGO Donkey Kong arcade cabinet. Details on the 1,367-piece set, release date,...
Sega Universe Playground to Spotlight Sakura Wars Creator Oji Hiroi at Tokyo Event on August 8, 2026
Sega's free Sega Universe Playground event in Shibuya will feature two live talks with Sakura Wars creator Oji Hiroi, a Guardian Heroes screening, themed food and...
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Nintendo Switch 2 — Polyarc Brings VR-Originated Adventure to Switch 2
Moss: The Forgotten Relic bundles Polyarc's Moss and Moss: Book 2 for Nintendo Switch 2. Read our report on gameplay, story, and how the VR-origin experience...
DOOM on Neo Geo: Modern Vintage Gamer Reverses Position as Homebrew Ports Make Progress
Modern Vintage Gamer updates viewers after community projects show new techniques to bring DOOM to the sprite-based Neo Geo platform; looks at Frenkels, Sabino and...
Fortnite 'Gaming Legends' Season Rumors: Sonic, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot Linked
Unconfirmed reports claim Fortnite's next season may spotlight major gaming IPs. Here’s what’s known about the rumors, Fortnite's platform history on Nintendo Switch...
Mario Kart Tour End of Service: Nintendo Confirms Mobile Game to Shut Down on September 12
Nintendo has announced the end of service for Mario Kart Tour. The mobile title, available on iOS and Android since 2019, will cease operations on September 12 at...
Mario Kart Tour Shutdown Confirmed: Mobile Service Ends September 30 as Nintendo Announces Closure
Nintendo has confirmed Mario Kart Tour's online service will close on September 30. Read verified details on Gold Pass refunds, ruby purchases, Vacation Tour dates,...
Mario Kart Tour shutdown: Nintendo confirms end of service on September 29, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed that mobile spin‑off Mario Kart Tour will end online service on September 29, 2026. Read the official timeline for shutdown, Gold Pass handling,...
K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for November 5, 2026
Microids and Old Skull Games announced K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine for Nintendo Switch, a life-sim rhythm game releasing November 5, 2026. Learn about gameplay,...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — Full Nintendo eShop Download Roundup
Nintendo announces Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with demo on Nintendo eShop, Oblivion Remastered pre-orders for Switch 2, Tetris 99...
Rhythm Paradise Groove Nintendo Switch Review: A Joyful Return for Rhythm Fans
An authoritative review of Rhythm Paradise Groove for Nintendo Switch. Coverage of gameplay, multiplayer, BeatSpell RPG mode, accessibility, and why this...
Splatoon Raiders Direct Confirmed: Nintendo to Spotlight New Switch 2 Exclusive on June 30
Nintendo will host a 15-minute Direct focused on Splatoon Raiders on June 30, followed by 30 minutes of Nintendo Treehouse gameplay. Splatoon Raiders launches July 23...
Pokémon Center Singapore Preview: Official Merch Spotlight and Nintendo Switch Game Tie-Ins
A detailed look at the Pokémon Center Singapore preview image and how official merchandise aligns with Nintendo Switch titles from Game Freak. Coverage includes...
Pokémon Center Singapore Renewal: New August 2026 Merch Bag Charm Spotlight
NintendoSoup highlights renewed Pokémon Center Singapore merchandise, showcasing a Pikachu pandan cake bag charm. Coverage places the release in context of Pokémon...
Sonic 35th Anniversary: SEGA Announces Classic Sonic Collection and Modern Sonic Collection for Nintendo Switch
SEGA has revealed two new compilations — Classic Sonic Collection and Modern Sonic Collection — as part of the Sonic 35th Anniversary Project. Both are confirmed for...
Star Fox on Switch 2 Metacritic Score: Remake Earns Generally Favorable 81 Metascore
Ahead of launch, Star Fox on Switch 2 has earned an 81 Metascore on Metacritic from 76 critic reviews. Read our roundup of major outlet reactions and what this means...
Rhythm Paradise Groove Demo Now on Nintendo eShop — Full Game Launches July 2 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Rhythm Paradise Groove's free demo is available now on Nintendo eShop. The full game launches July 2 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring over 80 solo...