Any time a video game gets remade, there’s a good chance that the developers are setting out to update the way that it looks and feels, but there’s also an opportunity for them to introduce more options for the player to explore that will allow them to customize their experience….
Talk of physical versions of games has taken on a new life in 2026 thanks to Sony’s decision to axe discs entirely starting in January 2028. While it’s unlikely the industry will back down from its all-digital push, there are still certain developers who wish to see physical games remain…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
Wonders never cease to amaze me when it comes to PowerWash Simulator’s various DLC packs. After crossing over with tonally different brands in the first game, PowerWash Simulator 2 is keeping the streak going with the announcement of a Barbie themed DLC pack. Scheduled to release in late 2026 on…
By now, most gamers likely know Nightdive Studios as the masters of remasters. For over a decade now, the company has been taking classic games and giving them incredible updates to run on modern hardware. At Nintendo Wire, we’ve even reviewed some of its work. Whenever team members make hints…
As someone who’s been covering Nintendo Switch games for the console’s entire life, being a Castlevania fan has been… complicated. Konami saw fit to effectively ignore the system outside of compilations, and even then we never got the likes of Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night. Love for…
IO Interactive has revealed that the upcoming release of 007 First Light on Switch 2 will be delayed a second time. The developer announced on X that the port will now launch in March 2027, with an exact date to be revealed later. “We know many of you have…
In a bizarre situation that reflects the original game’s release, Ubisoft has just announced that Rayman Legends Retold will be getting delayed to December 3rd, 2026. Originally scheduled for an October 1st release, this is similar to what the original game went through years ago. Planned as a Wii U…
Netflix has announced that it is partnering with Sega to bring new adaptations of Sonic the Hedgehog, Crazy Taxi, and Stranger Than Heaven to its streaming service. In a report from Variety, the next Sonic TV series will be an animated affair aimed at “upper pre-school audience,” with Sega describing…
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is nearly upon us, so Nintendo has uploaded a nearly eight minute-long trailer that outlines some key points of the game for those still on the fence. I’m not sure if this will be the best entry point for the long-running series, but having the plot…
Last week was filled with a ton of gaming news thanks to Nintendo’s September Direct, but despite having a presence during Nintendo’s show, Japanese studio Level-5 held its own presentation stream. Among the games featured were a remake of Yo-Kai Watch 2 and a remake of Professor Layton and the…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
Following months of rumors, Blizzard Entertainment has finally confirmed that Diablo IV will be arriving on Nintendo Switch 2. Announced at Blizzcon 2026, Diablo IV: Age Of Hatred Collection will launch on Switch 2 on September 15th. Along with the base game, it will include the Vessel of Hatred and…
Fans of 2023’s Lies of P, which recently received a Nintendo Switch 2 port, have been waiting for years for developer Neowiz to confirm how it will be continuing the series with a sequel. Lies of P did receive its own DLC in 2025 titled Overture, but otherwise the developer…
Online wars have been waged over the existence of a timeline for Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda series, and those battles will rage on long after we’re all dead. Whether you give much stock to the chronology or not, Nintendo maintains an “official” timeline on its website that places each game…
