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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review: audio and New Game+ glitches cloud 4K/60fps upgrade
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches worldwide with 4K/60fps support and quality-of-life upgrades, but players report audio mixing problems and...
I Want a Room in Loopy Town English Patch Brings Casio Loopy Classic to Western Players
A new English fan translation of I Want a Room in Loopy Town! for the Japan-only 1995 Casio Loopy has been released.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Physical Release Arrives for Nintendo Switch 2
Monolith Soft and Nintendo have released the physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition following its surprise digital debut during...
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....
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Nintendo Switch 2 Port — Devs Cite Major Technical Challenges
The Expedition 33 development team tells Automaton they are interested in a Nintendo Switch 2 version but face significant technical and studio-size constraints;...
Clair Obscur Switch 2 Plans: Sandfall Interactive Confirms Interest in Unreal Engine 5 Port
Sandfall Interactive says it's interested in a Switch 2 port of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 but it's too early to announce. Read the latest verified update on...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Nintendo Switch 2 Port Would Be 'Big Technical Challenge' Says Sandfall Interactive
Sandfall Interactive says a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be possible but faces significant technical hurdles due to Unreal Engine 5...
MiSTer FPGA and AI-Assisted Cores: Debate Over MAME-Based Builds and Accuracy
MiSTer FPGA developers and community members clash over AI-assisted, MAME-based cores. We examine the technical concerns, developer workflow, and the role of...
Dave the Diver In The Jungle expansion: Mintrocket on Switch ports, Unity 50Hz issue, Guilty Gear Strive DLC and cross-save
Mintrocket director Jaeho Hwang discusses the recent Dave the Diver: In the Jungle expansion, Switch optimization, the Unity 50Hz physics issue, Guilty Gear Strive DLC...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Nintendo Switch Screenshots Draw Criticism Over Resolution
First Nintendo Switch screenshots for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse are live as pre-orders open on the Nintendo eShop. Konami and Evil Empire confirm a 30 FPS target on...
Constance Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for 30 July 2026
Constance, the hand-drawn Metroidvania from ByteRockers Games, Parco Games and Blue Backpack, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 via the eShop on 30 July 2026 with a free...
Logicalbeat Brings 4K and 60fps Support to Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Logicalbeat confirms technical support role on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, helping enable 4K resolution and 60fps. Coverage...
SOMA Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Arrives: Frictional Games’ Horror Classic Gets a Technical Upgrade
Frictional Games' SOMA has begun rolling out as a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in Japan, offering improved resolution and image quality on Nintendo's latest console. Read...
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...
Anaël Seghezzi's Sega Mega Drive Rally Prototype Shows 60 FPS, Highlights Sprite Limits
French developer Anaël Seghezzi has revealed progress on a Sega Mega Drive/Genesis off-road racing prototype inspired by Sega Rally, reporting stable 60 fps and CPU...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 — Resolutions, Frame Rates, and August 27, 2026 Release
Konami has published technical specs for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, including...
Mario Kart Wiicompiled and the AI Recompilation Debate: What Developers and Players Need to Know
Coverage of the Mario Kart Wiicompiled announcement, the use of AI in static recompilation of Wii titles, developer responses and community reaction. Includes context...
Budfolk Ports 1994 Need for Speed to Atari Jaguar Homebrew: Early Alpha Appears
Homebrew developer Budfolk is rebuilding Electronic Arts' 1994 3DO racer Need for Speed to run on real Atari Jaguar hardware. Early alpha footage on the BigPEmu...
The Mermaid Mask Nintendo Switch 2 Release: SFB Games’ New Detective Grimoire Adventure Launches on Switch and Switch 2
SFB Games has released The Mermaid Mask, the latest Detective Grimoire point-and-click adventure, now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 via the...
Nintendo Switch Dock Patent Shows Hybrid Dock That Automatically Adjusts for Switch and Switch 2
A recently filed Chinese patent describes a hybrid Nintendo Switch dock that detects console generation and adjusts power delivery, USB speeds, HDMI output, and...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2 — 60 FPS, 1080p, and Visual Upgrades
Square Enix has quietly released a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Ocean: The Second Story R with 60 FPS, 1080p visuals, enhanced textures and additional graphical...
Super Mario 64 on 3DO: Eyepatch Entertainment Runs Mario 64 Geometry on Panasonic FZ-10
A developer known as Eyepatch Entertainment has demonstrated a Super Mario 64-inspired homebrew running on Panasonic FZ-10 3DO hardware and the Opera 3DO emulator....
Eyepatch Entertainment's Super Mario 64 Homebrew on 3DO Shows 'Real Progress' — Updated Demo, New Levels, and Performance Hurdles
Eyepatch Entertainment has released an updated demo of a Super Mario 64-inspired homebrew running on Panasonic 3DO hardware and the Opera 3DO emulator, adding new...
Denshattack Switch 2 Review: Undercoders’ High-Octane Train-Rider Hits July 15, 2026
Denshattack launches on Switch 2 on July 15, 2026. Developer Undercoders and publisher Fireshine Games deliver an arcade-style train-trick racer with a strong...
Compulsion Games Goes Independent: South of Midnight Developer Seeks Studio Collaborations
Compulsion Games has returned to independent status after recent Xbox layoffs and is seeking collaboration partners following the March release of South of Midnight on...
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...
Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2: Ultimate Edition Review and Port Analysis
A detailed review and technical overview of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, examining the port, performance, Phantom Liberty inclusion, and what...
PAW Patrol: Dino World Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Features, and Switch Version Upgrades
Outright Games and Nickelodeon confirm PAW Patrol: Dino World launches on Nintendo Switch 31 July 2026 and on Nintendo Switch 2 2 October 2026, featuring technical...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review — Media.Vision’s RPG Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 (July 10, 2026)
An in-depth look at Digimon Story: Time Stranger from Media.Vision, its July 10, 2026 release, gameplay systems, and Switch 2 performance—what fans need to know.
Paw Patrol: Dino World Nintendo Switch 2 Version Launching October 2, 2026
Paw Patrol: Dino World receives a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 edition on October 2, 2026, with visual and technical upgrades, local co-op and GameShare support, and...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Confirms Basic Gameplay Feasibility
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert can run basic gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, but the developer is assessing whether the console can preserve the game's...
Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2: Pearl Abyss Confirms Early Development Progress
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert is in early Switch 2 development with basic gameplay functional, but optimisation and technical verification remain before any release...
Super Mario Sunset mod for Super Mario Sunshine arrives July 19, 2026
Super Mario Elements' Super Mario Sunset mod for the 2002 GameCube classic Super Mario Sunshine is scheduled to release July 19, 2026, bringing a sunset visual...
Level-5 Knowledge Test: Akihiro Hino Tells Famitsu Staff Who Know Company IP Can Earn Pay Rises
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino told Famitsu the studio tests employees on company knowledge and rewards high scorers with pay increases and leadership opportunities. Read...
Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Museum: Furukawa on Preserving Nintendo's Legacy
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa details how Nintendo Museum and Nintendo Switch Online fit into Nintendo's strategy to preserve and present its gaming heritage.
Rise of the Tomb Raider Switch 2 Port: Aspyr Prioritized Stable 30FPS Over Unreliable 60FPS
Aspyr’s Switch 2 port of Rise of the Tomb Raider earned strong reviews after the studio chose a stable 30fps presentation over an inconsistent 60fps target. Read...
Why Rise of the Tomb Raider on Nintendo Switch 2 Is Locked to 30 FPS — Aspyr Explains
Aspyr explains why the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider is capped at 30 FPS, citing technical limits, performance consistency, and trade-offs in...
Assoluto Racing Nintendo Switch Release: July 16, 2026 — Cross-Play and Premium Launch Edition Details
Assoluto Racing from Infinity Vector arrives on Nintendo Switch on July 16, 2026 with cross-save, cross-play, a Premium Launch Edition, and launch pricing details.
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 Remake Review: Velan Studios’ Star Fox (2026) Reimagines Star Fox 64
A professional review of Star Fox (2026) for Nintendo Switch 2 by Velan Studios. Coverage includes release date, gameplay, modes, and multiplayer Battle Mode.
Biped Version 2.0 Update Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Next Studios and Meta Publishing release Biped Version 2.0 with 17 reworked levels, new puzzle mechanics, and performance optimizations for Nintendo Switch 2.
Level-5 Knowledge Test Pay Raises: Akihiro Hino Says Staff Receive Raises for Company Quiz
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino told Famitsu the studio awards salary increases based on a company content knowledge test. Read the full report, context on Level-5’s...
Botany Manor Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 1080p/60fps Upgrade Now on Nintendo eShop
Botany Manor's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available on the Nintendo eShop, featuring a bump to 1080p and 60 FPS, new technical improvements, and an optional upgrade...
Remothered Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2: Stormind Games Confirms 2026 Unreal Engine 5 Upgrades
Stormind Games has announced Remothered: Tormented Fathers Remastered and Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 and...
My Nintendo My Mario Sweepstakes: How to Enter, Dates, Prizes, and Rules
Complete guide to the My Nintendo My Mario - Play and Imagine Sweepstakes from Nintendo of America: eligibility, entry process, dates, prizes and official rules.
My Nintendo Star Fox Fan Bundle Sweepstakes: How to Enter, Dates, and Prizes
Nintendo of America launched the My Nintendo Star Fox Fan Bundle Sweepstakes running June 26–September 29, 2026. Learn eligibility, entry steps using My Nintendo...
My Nintendo Classic Fun with Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes: Dates, Prizes, and Entry Rules
Comprehensive coverage of the My Nintendo Classic Fun with Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes from Nintendo of America — entry methods, eligibility, prize details, key...
Kyoto Xanadu Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — New Trailer from Falcom
Falcom has released a new trailer for Kyoto Xanadu and confirmed a July 16 Japan launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read about the setting, combat...
Sonic Frontiers Switch 2 Definitive Edition: Digital Foundry Confirms Major Technical Improvements
Digital Foundry's analysis finds Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition on Switch 2 delivers substantial technical upgrades — 60fps performance mode, 1080p quality mode,...
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 — Digital Foundry Breakdown of Performance and Visuals
Digital Foundry's technical analysis of Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 reveals 60 FPS performance mode, 30 FPS graphics mode, resolution...
Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, 30fps Target, and DLSS Details
Bethesda has confirmed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on 11th August, running at 30fps with DLSS upscaling — here are the...
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2: Performance, Modes, and Is It Worth Upgrading?
An authoritative look at Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 — technical improvements, Performance vs Graphics modes, DLC inclusion, and upgrade...
GTA VI on Nintendo Switch 2 Rumor: Latest Leak Claims 2027 Port — What We Know
A recent social-media leak claims Grand Theft Auto VI is being ported to a Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Here's what is verified about GTA VI, Rockstar Games, and the...
Donkey Kong 64 PC Port: Recompiled Build Promises Native Windows, macOS, Linux Support and 60+ FPS
A recompiled Donkey Kong 64 build aimed at PC is being showcased with native Windows, macOS and Linux support, widescreen rendering, high framerates and...
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Nintendo Switch 2 Release — Date, Features, and eShop Launch
Cygames and Arc System Works confirm Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising for Nintendo Switch 2, launching digitally on Nintendo eShop on 17 September 2026. Read the full...
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Review — 4K, 60fps Upgrade and New Features
A detailed review of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage includes release details, technical upgrades to 4K and 60fps, new Ether...
Elementallis Nintendo Switch Review: A Modern Tribute to Classic Top-Down Adventures
A professional review of Elementallis on Nintendo Switch, examining its Zelda-inspired design, elemental magic system, temple puzzles, combat, and Switch performance....
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.
Dragon's Lair Dreamcast Port: Troy Davis' DCSinge Brings 1983 Laserdisc FMV to Sega's 1998 Console
Troy Davis has developed DCSinge, a native Dreamcast port of Singe that runs Laserdisc-era FMV titles like Dragon's Lair on Sega Dreamcast hardware. Read about the...
Devil May Cry 5 Hunter Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Performance: Digital Foundry Technical Breakdown
Digital Foundry's technical analysis of Devil May Cry 5 Hunter Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 details frame rate, resolution, load times, and how Capcom's RE Engine...