The most surprising hit-game of 2022 was none other than PowerWash Simulator. As the name would imply, it’s a “simulation” game where players powerwash things. That’s the entire elevator pitch, and the game never did anything to stray from that design ethos. It was mixed with some convoluted lore regarding…
A few months back, Nintendo had secured a rather ambiguous patent for a mechanic it called “summoning a character and letting it fight another.” While a reading of the patent without context would make you think it’s too vague to even apply to anything, the ongoing legal battle between Nintendo…
The Switch 2 might be the new hotness for Nintendo and the games industry, but that doesn’t mean the previous console has stopped selling games. As part of its financial results report for the latest fiscal quarter, Nintendo revealed updated sales figures for the most popular Switch 1 games and…
In some not so unexpected news, developer FromSoftware has announced that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is now set for a 2026 release on Switch 2. Some reports out of this year’s Tokyo Games Show had stated that the performance of this port was pretty dire, so it makes a lot…
It’s official! After weeks of leaks and speculation, Nintendo and Ubisoft have finally announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2nd. Check out the trailer below to see it in action! According to Ubisoft, cross-progression between consoles and touchscreen menus has…
If you’re a seasoned Kirby Air Ride player, you may already know exactly what you’re getting yourself into once its previously unfathomable sequel launches. But what if you’ve never drifted your way through Celestial Valley, or don’t know what it’s like to assemble a Legendary Air Ride Machine? Want…
Among all the additions and improvements in Kirby Air Riders, the one that still gets me every time is the expanded roster of riders. Growing beyond a coterie of Kirbys from the original game — with Meta Knight and King Dedede along for good measure — to who’s who of…
Strap in amiibo fans and get your wallets ready for some pain! During the Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 this morning, Series Director Masahiro Sakurai showed off not one, not two, but three brand-new Kirby Air Riders amiibo, bringing the total number of swappable amiibo to five. Joining Kirby and…
Dotemu has revealed that Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the upcoming beat-em-up developed by Tribute Games, will release on PC and consoles on December 1st, 2025. Alongside the date, a new trailer confirms that the final two characters for the game will be Iron Man and Phoenix, rounding out a roster that…
Once again out of nowhere, Nintendo has announced an update for a multiple year old game that many people would have guessed was long since finished. As the trailer uploaded to Nintendo’s YouTube channel today confirms, Pikmin 4 will be receiving a free update in November that introduces a number…
Late the other night, Nintendo updated its Nintendo Music mobile app with the inclusion of Metroid II: Return of Samus’ soundtrack. At just 19 tracks and roughly 30 minutes, it’s not the longest soundtrack ever recorded or even the most music added to the app in a single go. Still,…
Out of the blue this evening, Nintendo announced that the GameCube classic Luigi’s Mansion would be joining its lineup of titles offered for Switch Online subscribers. Set to join the service on October 30, 2025, it’s really the perfect game to play for Halloween. It also means all three games…
A new report from MobileGamer.biz has confirmed that Angry Birds and Sonic Rumble developer Rovio has been hit with layoffs due to its puzzle game Angry Birds Dream Blast underperforming. The article says that the studio will lay off 36 team members while undergoing restructuring as it continues to integrate…
In a new interview with WCCFTech, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi answered some questions about both the upcoming Switch 2 port of Remake and what the future holds for the remake trilogy. Apart from chatting about game-key cards again, Hamaguchi revealed that Rebirth was set to receive DLC…
Just a few months ago, we were treated to a massive 47-minute Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct that showcased a ton of new information and gameplay for the upcoming title. Honestly, I can’t remember another single-game Direct that packed in so much content. And just when you thought Directs couldn’t…
