Borderlands 3 is the latest mainline entry in the fun and frantic first-person looter shooter franchise. Originally released back in 2019, the game was added to pretty much every platform available (even Google Stadia) – every platform except for the Nintendo Switch. In a surprise announcement, Borderlands 3 and all …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder had no development deadline
Nintendo recently hosted a Direct dedicated to the upcoming 2D platformer Super Mario Bros. Wonder, showing off all manner of new and creative ideas set to be unleashed upon its arrival late next month. The game’s director has now weighed in on all that was shown, revealing that the game …
Read More »Nintendo has reportedly begun showing its next-gen console to developers
Gamescom officially took place last week and Nintendo was indeed in attendance to sell merch and show games to attendees. As it turns out, Nintendo may have had some very interesting meetings behind the scenes of the event, as word has begun to spread that the company is now showing its next-gen console to partners.
Read More »Nintendo will reveal Super Mario Bros. Wonder gameplay this week
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't Nintendo's only major first-party release for 2022. During a Nintendo Direct earlier this summer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder was also announced, marking the first all-new Super Mario Bros. game in many years. This next game should also serve as the debut …
Read More »New Denuvo products make PC game modding and Nintendo Switch emulation harder
Irdeto, the company behind Denuvo, has introduced a set of anti-piracy tools for both the PC (Unreal Engine) and the Nintendo Switch. Although beneficial for developers, gamers may not see the inclusion of these tools as a good thing, as they'll deem PC game modding and Switch emulation impossible. The …
Read More »Dead Island 2 will arrive on “another platform” in the next year
Dead Island 2 had been cooking in the oven for many years, with the much-anticipated sequel being handed off to multiple studios over the course of its development. Despite these setbacks, Dead Island 2 finally launched in April to positive reviews and a great deal of sales success. Currently available …
Read More »Batman Arkham Trilogy arrives on Switch next month
Back in June of this year during Nintendo’s most recent Direct, the console manufacturer announced that the critically acclaimed Batman Arkham Trilogy would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. At the time, no launch date was given, with the collection said to simply be arriving in ‘Fall 2023’. Now, we have an exact release date...
Read More »Quake II Remaster now available for all platforms
Back in 2021, Bethesda surprised us all with the release of Quake Remastered at QuakeCon, including a few new maps created by the team at Machine Games. At this year's QuakeCon, Bethesda ran it back, launching Quake 2 Remastered for all platforms. As of yesterday, Quake 2 Remastered is now …
Read More »Take-Two CEO says Red Dead Redemption’s new $50 price tag is “great value”
Rockstar's latest Red Dead Redemption port announcement has been met with disappointment. Rather than even offering a basic remaster of the game, Rockstar is simply re-releasing the old version of the game, packaged with Undead Nightmare, for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The $50 price tag for a 13-year-old game has …
Read More »Leaked Switch 2 details reaffirmed by industry insider
Last week we reported on a number of leaked details claiming to be pertaining to the upcoming as-of-yet-unannounced Nintendo Switch 2. While this report came from a reputable source, another industry insider has now reaffirmed these leaked details – adding further fuel to the fire. During a recent episode of …
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly feature an 8-inch LCD screen
With the Nintendo Switch well into its 7th year on the market, talk surrounding the prospects of a Switch 2 have begun to heat up. According to one industry insider, the long-awaited Switch sequel could come with some pretty major improvements – as well as a surprising downgrade. In the …
Read More »Nintendo sees profits soar as Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom surpasses 18M sales
Nintendo has had quite the year so far, with the Super Mario Movie smashing the box office and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launching to rave reviews. All of that success has indeed translated into more money, with Nintendo enjoying its highest Q1 profits ever. During Q1 …
Read More »The Last of Us clone removed from Nintendo eShop following complaint
Nintendo doesn't have the strictest policies when it comes to its eShop content on the Switch. There are plenty of digital titles available on the system of dubious quality and on occasion, these titles also play fast and loose with copyright rules. Recently, a clone of The Last of Us …
Read More »The Red Dead Redemption Remaster may also come to Nintendo Switch
Last week, an update to the Rockstar website revealed evidence that a Red Dead Redemption-related announcement was incoming. Dataminers have been digging through the changes for days and it would seem that the upcoming Red Dead Redemption re-release may also come to Nintendo Switch. South Korea's Game Rating and Administration …
Read More »Nintendo has begun sending out dev kits for its next-gen console
Rumours of a Switch Pro circulated for years with nothing ever coming to fruition. At this point, Nintendo is focused on a true successor console instead and according to sources, development kits have begun landing at various studios. According to VCG's sources, a number of studios have now received development …
Read More »Metroid Dread has sold over 3 million copies
The Metroid series has not had the best luck in the past. While the franchise has resonated greatly with a dedicated number of Nintendo fans, Metroid has always rested a couple steps below other first-party Nintendo franchises sales-wise. While this still remains the case somewhat, 2021’s Metroid Dread has become …
Read More »Sakurai claims that “I can’t really imagine a Smash Bros. title without me”
Masahiro Sakura is one of the most well-loved faces in the industry. Being responsible for the creation of not just Kirby but also Super Smash Bros, the director has been involved in the development for every Smash Bros. game. With Ultimate having concluded its post-launch support all the way back …
Read More »Mortal Kombat 1 beta arriving in August
Following on from the official reveal of the game in May, NetherRealm has now announced its beta plans for Mortal Kombat 1. Ahead of the game's launch in September, there will be a closed beta taking place on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Unfortunately, it does not appear that …
Read More »The Witcher 3’s latest patch brings upgrades to Switch version
With the launch of The Witcher 3's next-gen update in late 2022, CD Projekt Red added new content inspired by the Netflix live-action series. This content has been available on most consoles and PCs since then, but Nintendo Switch users have been missing out. With this week's update, the Switch …
Read More »Metroid Prime 2 remaster coming out “relatively soonish” according to insider
Following years of rumours, Nintendo finally released the long-awaited remaster for Metroid Prime to the Nintendo Switch earlier this year. In the wake of its success, one industry insider is now claiming that the second game in the sub-series is set to be remastered “soonish.” Jeff Grubb has become one …
Read More »UK’s biggest supermarket to stop selling physical video games
In recent years we have seen an increased adoption of digital gaming media, with a decreasing number of players opting to purchase their games physically. This figure will likely only decrease from here on out, as the UK’s biggest supermarket brand has now announced their intentions to stop selling physical …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 5th Wave of DLC arrives next week
After going years with no updates, Nintendo began to add a whole bunch of new content to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – from additional tracks to new characters and even further gameplay customisation. Now, the console manufacturer has announced its penultimate DLC wave, bringing 8 new tracks, 3 additional characters …
Read More »Spanish studio has reportedly received Switch 2 development kits
For years now it has seemed as though Nintendo is mere months away from officially announcing a successor to its highly-popular Nintendo Switch system. While the console manufacturer has remained entirely mute on the matter, a Spanish games studio has reportedly received development kits for the Switch 2.
Read More »Kotick says it was a mistake for Activision to skip Switch
Activision CEO, Bobby Kotick, spoke on the witness stand this week during the ongoing hearing between Microsoft and the FTC. During the questioning, he was asked about his opinion on Nintendo's position in the market and he promptly admitted that Activision made a mistake skipping Switch this generation. Kotick described …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 to bring MGS 4 to new platforms
A few weeks ago, Konami announced the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1. The name indicates that there will also be a Vol 2 at some point collecting the more modern titles in the series. According to a leak this week, Vol 2 is indeed on the way and …
Read More »Princess Peach to get her own game for the first time in 20 years
Mario is undeniably one of the most well known video game characters of all time, and Princess Peach is right beside him – having been a core part of almost every single Mario game since the franchise’s inception. Unfortunately, Peach has rarely been allowed to enter the limelight solo. As …
Read More »Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon is being remastered for the Switch
With the Nintendo Switch well in its twilight years, many fans were wondering what kind of announcements were in store for the most recent Nintendo Direct. Interestingly, the Direct focused quite heavily on Mario and co. – with a remaster of the 3DS Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon being revealed. Releasing …
Read More »Detective Pikachu Returns in October
Mere weeks after the successful premiere of the Detective Pikachu film back in 2019, Nintendo announced that a new video game entry was in the works for the Switch. The console manufacturer has been radio silent on this project ever since – until now. Re-revealed during the recent Nintendo Direct, …
Read More »Super Mario RPG remake comes to Nintendo Switch this year
We've heard rumblings that new Mario games will be announced for this year. During today's Nintendo Direct, we weren't let down on that front, with Nintendo announcing the new Super Mario RPG. Super Mario RPG is a modern remake of the original SNES game, offering entirely new visuals. You can …
Read More »Nintendo advised Ubisoft not to make Sparks of Hope for the Switch
One of the earliest surprise successes to come from the Nintendo Switch was Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, with the Mario/Rabbids crossover strategy game going on to sell over 7 and a half million copies. Unfortunately, it seems as though the game’s sequel is not performing nearly as well. Ubisoft has …
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