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Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Announced for Nintendo Switch - Argonaut Games Confirms Q4 2026 Release
Argonaut Games has announced a remaster of Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos for Nintendo Switch, scheduled for Q4 2026. The release will include enhanced visuals,...
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...
Pragmata Sales Top 2.5 Million — Capcom Signals High Likelihood of Sequel
Capcom confirms Pragmata has sold more than 2.5 million copies since its April launch. Corporate officer Yoshikazu Shimauchi says a sequel is 'highly likely' as the...
Pragmata Diana Hair Animation: How Capcom Almost Gave Diana a Bob on Nintendo Switch 2
At CEDEC 2026 Capcom revealed the technical trade-offs behind Diana's long hair in Pragmata, detailing strand-based rendering, animation costs, and why the team kept...
Cleopatra Fortune Plus Dreamcast Port Completed Using AI to Convert Naomi Arcade Build
Cleopatra Fortune Plus has been ported to the Sega Dreamcast using AI-assisted reverse engineering, according to developer Nikita Belkovskiy and community reports....
Capcom Q1 2026 Results: Resident Evil Requiem Hits 8 Million, Pragmata Surpasses 2.5 Million
Capcom's Q1 2026 financial report shows strong performance: Resident Evil Requiem has reached 8 million sales and Pragmata topped 2.5 million, helping lift net sales...
Nintendo Switch Longevity: Shigeru Miyamoto Says Players Prioritize Experience Over Specs
In a Famitsu interview, Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on Nintendo Switch longevity, hardware strategy, and why unique gameplay matters more than peak specifications for...
Sega CD FPGA Core on Analogue Pocket: obrien654j Demo Shows Solid Audio Timing, Release Teased 'Soon'
Developer obrien654j has demonstrated a Sega CD FPGA core running on the Analogue Pocket. The demo shows reliable audio timing but still has boot and FMV issues.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — Synthesis and Battle System Explained for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix details the battle system, monster recruitment, and synthesis mechanics in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and...
Sega: Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Success Opens Doors for New Projects, President Shuji Utsumi Says
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu that the success of the Sonic films has enabled new development opportunities for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and could...
Shuhei Yoshida on Demon's Souls: How Sony Misread FromSoftware's Breakthrough
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida reflects at CEDEC 2026 on underestimating Demon's Souls, how word-of-mouth rescued the PS3 original, and the studio decisions that...
Nintendo Remakes Explained: Shigeru Miyamoto on Reintroducing Classics to New Players
Shigeru Miyamoto defends Nintendo's strategy of remaking classic games. This article examines why remakes matter, Nintendo's remake history, and how re-releases on...
Miyamoto on Nintendo Design Philosophy: Why Nintendo Prioritizes Fun Over Short‑Term Profit
Shigeru Miyamoto explains Nintendo's long-term design philosophy in a Famitsu interview, highlighting a focus on fun gameplay, creator-driven ideas, and franchises...
Parkasaurus: Dinoluxe Edition Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — August 5, 2026 Release
Parkasaurus: Dinoluxe Edition from Washbear Studio and Infogrames is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 5, 2026. The Switch 2 release bundles the base game with Sea...
Shigeru Miyamoto on New Nintendo Characters: Splatoon Inklings, Pikmin and Global Appeal
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto says the company will pursue new characters with care, citing Splatoon and Pikmin as examples of balancing creativity with global appeal.
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...
Splatoon Raiders Metacritic Score: Early Reviews Give Nintendo EPD’s New Title an 81
Metacritic has posted an early Metascore of 81 for Splatoon Raiders ahead of launch. Read a concise breakdown of critic impressions, scores from major outlets, and how...
Splatoon Raiders Launch Confirms Spin-Off Direction, Says Producer — What It Means for Splatoon 4
Producer Seita Inoue explains why Nintendo released Splatoon Raiders as a spin-off and affirms ongoing work on the series' competitive foundation. Read verified...
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Review: Single-Player Spin-Off Expands Nintendo's Ink Universe
An in-depth look at Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, covering gameplay, mechanics, single-player design, amiibo support, and online co-op requirements ahead of...
Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: 80 Minigames, Beatspell, and Local Multiplayer
A detailed look at Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch — release date, minigame structure, Beatspell mode, multiplayer, and handheld recommendations. Developer:...
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut Launches on Nintendo Switch — Launch Trailer and Features Explained
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch. Read an overview of the launch trailer, gameplay systems, original soundtrack, and...
DOOM Named One of The Washington Post's 25 Most Influential Works of American Culture (1986–1995)
The Washington Post has selected id Software's 1993 shooter DOOM as one of the 25 most influential works of American culture for 1986–1995. The selection highlights...
Hirokazu Tanaka Famicom Development: Inside Nintendo's Decision That 'There Was No Other Path'
Hirokazu Tanaka reflects on the uncertain run-up to the Nintendo Famicom's 1983 launch, the small in-house team, and Nintendo's strategic pivot amid the Atari Shock as...
Afterplay Cloud Saves and Browser-Based Emulation: Patrick Corrigan’s Plan for Retro Gaming
Afterplay is a browser-based emulation platform launched in 2021 by Patrick Corrigan that delivers cloud saves, netplay, RetroAchievements and a growing storefront for...
Shuji Utsumi on Sonic the Hedgehog's Importance to SEGA: What the Company Said About Sonic Frontiers and Future Plans
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi explains why Sonic the Hedgehog remains the company's flagship franchise, reflects on Sonic Frontiers' performance, and outlines measures...
Pokémon Pokopia sales hit four million on Nintendo Switch 2, Koei Tecmo says
Pokémon Pokopia, developed by Omega Force and published with The Pokémon Company, has sold over four million copies on Nintendo Switch 2 in five weeks, according to...
SEGA President Shuji Utsumi on Sonic: Movie Boosts IP, Company Aims to Improve Game Sales
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu that Sonic's film success unlocked opportunities for the company, but SEGA fell short on global expansion goals for Sonic...
Koei Tecmo on Pokemon Pokopia Sales: How the Spin-Off Became a Breakout Hit
Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma reflects on Pokemon Pokopia’s rapid sales and what the project means for Omega Force’s evolution beyond Warriors-style games.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Spring 2027 — Toys for Bob Outlines Vision and Two-Year Development Plan
Toys for Bob discusses development timeline, design goals, and studio history for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, confirming a target of Spring 2027 and detailing how the...
Brigandine Abyss Demo Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 July 30, 2026
NIS America and Happinet release a Brigandine Abyss demo for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 30, 2026, ahead of the full game's August 26, 2026 launch. Demo covers the first...
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives
Nippon Ichi Software's cult classic Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, originally released in Japan in 1998 and North America in 2000, returns to modern platforms with a...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review — HD-2D action RPG on Nintendo Switch 2
An in-depth review of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes gameplay, co-op, HD-2D presentation, side quests, combat...
Escape the Backrooms Nintendo Switch 2 Surprise Release: Co-op Horror Hits eShop
Escape the Backrooms has launched unexpectedly on Nintendo Switch 2 via the eShop. Learn about platforms, price, co-op features, development history and the Backrooms...
Tales of Mobile preservation: Rare Tales of Wahrheit, Tales of Quiz and Wonder Casino Recovered
Preservationists have recovered partial builds of several obscure Tales of Mobile feature-phone titles — including Tales of Wahrheit, Tales of Quiz and Tales of Wonder...
Xbox restructure 2026: Asha Sharma announces 3,200 layoffs and five studios leave Xbox Game Studios
Xbox chief Asha Sharma has outlined the most significant Xbox restructure in the company's history, announcing 3,200 job cuts, studio transitions for Double Fine and...
Nintendo Switch Hardware Sales End in Europe from Mid-February 2027, Nintendo of Europe Confirms
Nintendo of Europe says it will stop selling Nintendo Switch family hardware to retailers and the Nintendo Store from mid-February 2027 as it prepares for new EU...
PlayStation PUGA: Unreleased PlayStation-in-Controller Prototype Revealed by Former Sony Developer
A previously unseen PlayStation-in-a-controller prototype called the PlayStation PUGA has been revealed by former Sony and DMA Design developer Brian 'Biscuit' Watson....
Cyberpunk 2077 Sales Surpass 40 Million as CD Projekt Red Credits Post‑Launch Recovery
CD Projekt Red reports Cyberpunk 2077 has sold more than 40 million copies. Read how the developer rebuilt the game's reputation after its 2020 launch and what the...
Sandy Petersen Errors in DOOM Dial‑Up Anecdote Prompt John Romero Corrections
id Software co‑founder John Romero has publicly corrected Sandy Petersen's recent history of DOOM anecdotes, clarifying events around DWANGO, a SNES Wolfenstein 3D...
Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains Review — Behavior Interactive’s Switch 2 Release Reinvents the Classic
An authoritative review of Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains from Behavior Interactive and Ubisoft, covering the June 30, 2026 Switch 2 launch, new systems like...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Streaming on Peacock — Release Date and Where to Watch
UPI confirms the Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on Peacock on July 30, 2026. Read what reviewers said and where to buy physical and digital editions, including 4K...
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains Launches on Nintendo Switch — What Players Need to Know
Behavior Interactive and Ubisoft release Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains on Nintendo Switch.
Escape From Umbra on Nintendo Switch: WildSphere's Escape-Room Survival Horror Arrives July 10, 2026
WildSphere's Escape From Umbra launches digitally on Nintendo Switch July 10, 2026. The Unreal Engine 5-powered escape-room survival horror emphasizes atmospheric...
Persona Live-Action Series Coming to Netflix: Variety Confirms 21 Laps, SEGA and Atlus Involved
Netflix has reportedly greenlit a live-action adaptation of Atlus' Persona franchise, with 21 Laps, SEGA and writer-showrunner Christopher Monfette attached, per...
PS6 Handheld Possibility: Hideaki Nishino Says PlayStation Will Move 'Beyond the Living Room'
Sony executive Hideaki Nishino told IGN that PlayStation's next-generation plans aim for a seamless experience beyond the living room, fueling discussion about a...
Terminator 2D: NO FATE Patch 1 Live on Nintendo Switch and All Platforms — Bitmap Bureau Details Update
Bitmap Bureau has released Patch 1 for Terminator 2D: NO FATE across Steam, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Read the full rundown of fixes, new features...
Realm of Ink Review (Nintendo Switch): Isometric Roguelite With Style but Missing Polish
A critical look at Realm of Ink on Nintendo Switch: gameplay systems, customization, art direction, technical polish, and why this isometric roguelite earns a fair 6/10.
The Making of Tomb Raider 1997-2000: Daryl Baxter Chronicles Core Design's Pivotal Era
Daryl Baxter's new book The Making of Tomb Raider 1997-2000, published by Pen & Sword Books, documents Core Design's work on Tomb Raider III through Chronicles....
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...
Kadokawa Elden Ring Publishing Controversy: Investors Question CEO’s Decision to Partner with Bandai Namco
Investors have pressed Kadokawa over the decision to let Bandai Namco publish Elden Ring. This article explains the controversy, reviews the facts about FromSoftware,...
Ranking Nintendo Switch Years: How 2017–2023 Shaped Nintendo's Modern Era
A year-by-year analysis of Nintendo's post-Switch era, summarizing major releases, release dates, and developer highlights from 2017 through 2023.
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection Headed to Nintendo Switch 2 — SEGA & Two Point Studios Announce
SEGA and Two Point Studios have announced Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection for Nintendo Switch 2. The bundle includes the base game plus every DLC pack,...
Clock Rogue Launching on Nintendo Switch June 25, 2026 — Mono Entertainment and Phoenixx Announce Release
Clock Rogue, a rhythmic-action roguelike from Mono Entertainment and publisher Phoenixx, arrives on Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026. Learn about gameplay, price,...
Dispatch HR Violations Pack: AdHoc Studios Releases Free Censorship Toggle for Nintendo Switch
AdHoc Studios has released the free HR Violations Pack DLC for Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, restoring partial visual content options while confirming some elements...
Resident Evil Veronica Remake: Hirabayashi Confirms Third-Person Direction and Lore Approach
Capcom director Hirabayashi outlines the early development approach for the Resident Evil Veronica remake, confirming third-person perspective, lore treatment similar...
Fantasy Life i on Nintendo Switch: Level-5’s Life-Sim Returns — Review Summary and Context
A journalistic look at Fantasy Life i and the franchise’s return to modern Nintendo hardware, with background on Level-5, platform history, and a concise summary of...
Final Fantasy Resonance Nintendo Switch Release: Turn-Based JRPG Returns in HD-2D
Final Fantasy Resonance, a reimagining of Brave Exvius from P-Studio, returns turn-based combat to the franchise with HD-2D visuals. The game launches October 22 on...
Diggy Diggy Mole NES Release: New Homebrew Platformer from Novasplore Games Hits Physical Shelves
Diggy Diggy Mole, a new Metroid-like NES/Famicom homebrew from Novasplore Games, is now available physically via the Homebrew Factory. Read about gameplay, 6502...
Pokémon Winds and Waves Leak: Report Claims September 2027 Target for New Titles
A leak attributed to Centro Leaks claims Game Freak and The Pokémon Company are targeting September 2027 for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. Neither company has...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase Rumor: What to Buy Before a Possible September 2026 Hike
A roundup of reported Nintendo Switch 2 price changes and verified buying advice — games, accessories, and platform facts to consider before a potential September 2026...