Developer Shift Up recently released a demo for Stellar Blade on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, and feedback from it was rather mixed. While the game makes understandable visual cutbacks to get running on Nintendo’s hybrid device, the implementation of frame generation to boost the frame rate to 60 fps…
Of all the open world experiences available on Nintendo Switch 2, WB and Travelers Tales’ Lego Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight was perhaps my most anticipated. How can you deny the pure gothic awesomeness of exploring Gotham City? As it turns out, you can’t, even on Switch 2. While…
THQ Nordic has confirmed that existing owners of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the upcoming Switch 2 version for free. The company recently published a lengthy FAQ on its Discord server regarding the Switch 2 port, which will launch on October 6th. Owners of both digital…
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…
During Pokémon GO’s Season of Memories in Motion a new feature was introduced – Daily Discoveries. Each day of the week would have different events and/or perks (but only happening Sunday through Friday). Already there were longstanding events for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, so it was quite the surprise when…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. These…
Pokémon GO’s long-running monthly event, Community Day, turned 4 years old in 2022. Four years means a plethora of Pokémon have been shown off with special, event-exclusive attacks and increased Shiny rates. Yet, for newer Trainers, chances are they’ve missed out on most of these gatherings. In January 2022 (during…
