With the release of its latest financial results, Square Enix has revealed that it is looking to replace roughly 70% of its QA team with generative AI by the end of 2027. While AI has become a catch-all term in recent months with no distinction between generative and general purpose…
As revealed earlier this morning, Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC, Mega Dimension, will be hitting the eShop on December 10th, 2025, for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Costing $30 USD, the DLC will take players to a hyperspace variant of Lumiose City where they will be able to capture critters…
Game Freak has announced that it will be giving fans an update on the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC tomorrow. Titled “Mega Dimension,” the presentation is set to commence at 6:00 a.m. PT on October 6th, 2025. There’s no mention of how long the trailer or presentation will be, though…
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…
Remakes of games can be a touchy subject. The line between preserving all that’s loved from the original and tainting its legacy is a thin one. Factor in a more contemporary hit to build off of though? Now that makes things easier, and ideally leaves us with something like Persona…
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…
Nintendo has revealed their Halloween sales on the eShop! From now until October 31st, you could score a deep discount on a wide variety of games and genres. Check out some of the notable titles that are available in the sale: EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition – $67.99($79.99,…
With Pokémon Legends: Z-A out in the wild for everyone to enjoy, players have been making some discoveries regarding lore and new designs for their favorite series. We’ve already reported on how the game confirms that Pikachu poops, but the bigger meme gaining traction from Z-A is Mega Starmie’s design….
Nintendo has announced that it will be hosting the first in-game event for Donkey Kong Bananza’s DLC, titled “DK Island & Emerald Rush,” next week. Set to begin on October 28th, 2025, and run until November 4th, the event will feature a mode called “Chip Fever” that introduces a chip-focused…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Over the weekend, Japanese outlet Kyodo News posted an article detailing how both Nintendo and Capcom are increasing their investment in film production. Citing how Nintendo has plans for both The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the live-action Legend of Zelda film, there’s some information about the company reorganizing a…
