As part of an effort to allow for more voice based commands in games, Nintendo has partnered with Hitachi to launch a new version of the “Ruby Spotter” voice command recognition software for developers. Previously available in cars, industrial equipment, and navigational devices, Ruby Spotter will make use of the…
Square Enix has released a new trailer for the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo, showing players what to expect in the playable teaser. Announced yesterday, the free demo is available starting today on Switch 1 and 2, as well as other systems. The video provides a glimpse at the beginning…
With just a little over a month until release, Nintendo is pulling back the curtain on Mario Tennis Fever, the latest installment in the Mario Tennis series. In a post on social media yesterday, the company stated that the roster for this newest game will include 38 characters, the most…
In a report from Bloomberg News yesterday afternoon, it has been stated that Nintendo and its investors believe that the Switch 2 could be the biggest console launch in Nintendo’s storied history. Not only would the console release with an unprecedented level of stock, but investors also believe the Switch…
It seems like Microsoft might actually be doing something to extend the life of the Xbox brand this year. With Nintendo almost certainly releasing the Switch 2 within the next six months, Microsoft might be joining them with a handheld console of its own. According to a report from Windows…
With the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct just a few weeks away, players around the globe are soon going to learn all of the details of Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console. Many are speculating that we’ll see a release not too long after the stream and a recent rumor suggests that…
In possibly the best news of the year so far, developer Futurlab has announced that PowerWash Simulator 2 will be released this year on a whole host of platforms. Leaving last generation behind, this hotly anticipated sequel will see a release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo…
The Pokémon family just keeps growing and growing over at the Build-A-Bear Workshop these days, that’s for sure! Just this morning, the toy retailer revealed that the Water and Ground-type Pokémon would be joining the ranks among other familiar faces. Most recently we saw Yamper, Rilou, and Cubone join the…
It’s Official! Nintendo of America has officially confirmed that the Nintendo Store in San Francisco, California will open its doors to the public on May 15, 2025! That’s right—just two short months away! On May 15th, Nintendo will open the doors to Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, its second official store in…
Update (3/17/25): First 4 Figures has revealed a Definitive Edition of the upcoming Tooty figure. It will come with an additional torso and stand, allowing you to mix and match and display both versions together. The Definitive Edition will be released tomorrow, alongside the standard edition. It also…
When it comes to Nintendo, ambition is the name of the game, and not just regarding video games. This can be seen in no better way than with the outstanding Super Nintendo World. This amazing theme park was originally only found in Japan, but has continued to expand to other…
In a rather bizarre turn of events, it appears that older SNES consoles are actually getting faster with age rather than degrading completely. As spotted by Time Extension earlier this week, SNES consoles are seemingly getting faster at audio processing as they get older, at least according to some tests…
After rumors began circulating last month, it has now become official: Scopely will acquire the entirety of Niantic’s gaming division for a historic $3.5 billion. Scopely will now control some of the most popular mobile games around, including Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now, and companion apps such as Campfire and…
Tetris 99 was first released back in February 2019 for Nintendo Switch Online as a new version of the classic puzzle game, pitting you against 98 other players with one goal: be the last player remaining. Six years later, it remains extremely popular, and that’s in part to special themed…
Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger’s original Japanese release and to celebrate, Square Enix announced that it has plans to launch various projects to commemorate the game. In a tweet from the official Japanese SE account, the company wrote, “As we mark the 30th anniversary, we will be…
