2022 has been a major year for games, with the likes of Elden Ring, COD MWII and more launching to record-breaking success. Despite this, Pokémon somehow continues to reign supreme, with the controversial Scarlet/Violet having the biggest game launch of 2022 in the UK. As reported by GfK and collated …
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet/Violet received the highest pre-orders in franchise history
Pokémon is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, thanks in part to the series’ games – each of which sells millions of copies. Somehow, Pokémon keeps getting bigger, with the latest title (Scarlet/Violet) said to have had the highest number of pre-orders in the history of the series. Pokémon …
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet and Violet reviews point to performance issues
This week, the first wave of reviews for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet went live and unfortunately, they have brought to light a number of issues. Game Freak began its transition to open-world Pokemon games earlier this year with Legends: Arceus, which suffered from choppy frame rates. Unfortunately, it sounds like …
Read More »There will be a Hogwarts Legacy gameplay showcase today
Hogwarts Legacy unfortunately isn't coming out this holiday season following a delay into 2023. However, we will at least get to see a bit more of the Wizarding World RPG this week thanks to an upcoming gameplay showcase. Sony has the marketing deal in place for Hogwarts Legacy, so while …
Read More »Shigeru Miyamoto discusses Virtual Console and backwards compatibility
In recent generations backwards compatibility has become much more of a major focus for the 3 main console manufacturers. While both the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are backwards compatible with previous console games, the Switch is not, with Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto discussing the matter. During the company’s most …
Read More »Nintendo Switch is set to surpass both PS4 and Game Boy in total sales
Since its launch in Spring of 2017, the Nintendo Switch has consistently sold like hotcakes, with the handheld-console hybrid finding itself near the top of the list of best-selling video game consoles of all time. With the latest figures released, it is now evident that the Nintendo Switch is set …
Read More »Nintendo announces 25-minute Indie World showcase
Over the course of each year, Nintendo goes live with multiple different showcases and directs, each focusing on a different aspect to gaming on Nintendo. The console manufacturer has now announced its latest upcoming Indie World showcase – set to go live this Wednesday the 9th of November. Making the …
Read More »Bayonetta 3 scores high in first wave of reviews
There has been a lot of controversy around Bayonetta 3 over the last couple of weeks, after the game's previous lead voice actor called for fans to boycott the game. However, despite all of the noise, PlatinumGames appears to have come out on top, with Bayonetta 3 scoring very highly …
Read More »Mario Party 1 + 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Each month, Nintendo updates its Switch Online service with a couple new games, giving subscribers the opportunity to play some of the console manufacturer’s most known and loved video games from its past. With November soon to be upon us, Nintendo has now announced next month’s ‘free’ N64 titles. Making …
Read More »Alan Wake Remastered surprise drops onto Nintendo Switch
Alan Wake Remastered, an enhanced version of the 2010 cult classic action thriller from Remedy Entertainment, dropped onto current and last-gen systems in October 2021. The remaster made it onto all modern systems except one: The Nintendo Switch. In a surprise move, Alan Wake has now also come to Nintendo’s …
Read More »Atlus announces multiplatform release dates for Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden
Back in June, Atlus finally gave fans what they've been waiting for – a multiplatform release for several Persona titles. Persona 5 Royal is hitting PC, Xbox and Switch for the first time this month. In January, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable will also be heading to new …
Read More »Skyrim: Anniversary Edition announced for Nintendo Switch
After more than 10 years on the market, Todd Howard is somehow still able to find new ways to sell Skyrim to fans in 2022. After releasing on other platforms late last year, Skyrim: Anniversary Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch. Making the surprise announcement on Twitter, the official …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers’ platform specs revealed
Sonic Frontiers is one of the most exciting releases by the blue blur in quite some time, with the open-zone 3D platformer being more ambitious than most previous releases. As part of Tokyo Game Show, a SEGA representative confirmed the various specs for each platform which the game will release …
Read More »WD teams up with Epic Games and Nintendo for officially licensed SanDisk Fortnite microSD cards
We've seen a number of officially licensed SD cards for the Nintendo Switch over the years, and now the roster is expanding with new Fortnite designs from WD's SanDisk. This week, Western Digital announced a new partnership with Epic Games and Nintendo to deliver the first officially licensed Fortnite SanDisk …
Read More »Switch Remaster of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land announced
Nintendo recently held a Direct game showcase where the console manufacturer showed off some exciting announcements including the title and release date of the Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel. Amongst this however was a smaller announcement: that of a port for the Nintendo Wii’s ‘Kirby’s Return to Dream Land.’ …
Read More »GoldenEye 007 announced for Nintendo Switch Online with multiplayer
Nintendo has slowly but surely been filling out its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service with titles from its N64 library. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that one of the most prolific yet elusive Nintendo 64 titles – GoldenEye 007 – is coming to NSO. Nintendo recently held its …
Read More »Marvel’s Midnight Suns is still coming out this year, but only for current-gen systems
It has barely been one month since Marvel's Midnight Suns was delayed from late 2022 to early 2023, and in just a matter of weeks, plans have changed again. Now, following the D23 expo, the game is scheduled to launch in early December. Marvel's Midnight Suns is now releasing on …
Read More »Shigeru Miyamoto announces Pikmin 4, set to release in 2023
During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the legendary game developer Shigeru Miyamoto personally announced a new entry to the Pikmin series. Nintendo is now working on Pikmin 4, with plans to release in 2023. Pikmin 4 apparently entered development all the way back in 2015, and while there was a small update …
Read More »Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion gets December launch date
Earlier this year as part of Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Anniversary celebration, we learned that not only is Final Fantasy 7 Remake now a trilogy of games, but we're also getting a remake of the 2007 prequel, Crisis Core. Now after a few extra months working on the Crisis …
Read More »The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild finally has a name and release date
It has been a couple of years since Nintendo first announced that it is working on a sequel to Breath of the Wild. Since then, we've all referred to this game as Breath of the Wild 2, but from today that changes. To close out today's Nintendo Direct, we got …
Read More »Fire Emblem Engage officially announced for Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Direct opened up with the announcement of the next Fire Emblem game – Fire Emblem Engage. This is the mainline Fire Emblem game that leaked through screenshots earlier this year, but unfortunately it won't quite make it into 2022. Fire Emblem Engage is not a direct sequel to …
Read More »Nintendo and Sony will host game announcements today ahead of TGS
Today is shaping up to be a big one for video game news. Not only is Nintendo holding a big Direct showcase this afternoon, but Sony has also announced plans to air the next State of Play stream today. The day will be kicking off with Nintendo Direct, which goes …
Read More »Leaker claims Zelda-focused Nintendo Direct is happening in September
Ever since the launch of the Nintendo Switch half a decade ago, fans have been asking for two of the Wii U’s most popular titles (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD) to come to the console manufacturer’s latest system. Unfortunately, Neither game has found …
Read More »Microsoft and Nintendo have no plans to increase price of Xbox or Switch consoles
This week, Sony announced plans to raise the MSRP of the PlayStation 5 in most regions outside of the US, blaming inflation and the ‘global economic situation'. While the PS5 is about to get more expensive, Microsoft and Nintendo have both confirmed that there are no plans to raise the …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers looks surprisingly great in latest trailer
There has been growing concern around Sonic Frontiers, in part due to a poor gameplay showing earlier this summer, followed by a lack of updates. Fortunately, this week at Gamescom, Sega finally showed us what it has been working on. Sonic Frontiers is officially releasing on the 8th of November …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers is reportedly releasing in November
Despite rough, choppy gameplay reveals and calls from fans to delay the game to keep working on it, Sega is determined to release Sonic Frontiers before the year ends. The game is set to turn up once again at Gamescom Opening Night Live next week, but the game's release date …
Read More »Life is Strange remaster finally comes to Switch next month
Life is Strange has always been a highly requested title for the Nintendo Switch. A remaster of the original game and its prequel were supposed to land on Nintendo's console back in 2021, but ultimately, the release was delayed. Now, well over a year later, there is finally a new …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy is now releasing in 2023
WB has been a little cagey on the release date for Hogwarts Legacy, sticking to a ‘holiday 2022' release window. Typically when a release date isn't set this late, it means there is a delay. With that in mind, it shouldn't be too surprising to learn that WB's upcoming Wizarding …
Read More »Nintendo showcases new content for Splatoon 3 ahead of September launch
Nintendo is gearing up for Splatoon 3's launch in September, and just as promised, we got 30 minutes of new gameplay and updates for the game in a Nintendo Direct this afternoon. Splatoon 3 will see the return of the game modes we already know and love, as well as …
Read More »Marvel’s Midnight Suns delayed again amid technical issues
Firaxis appears to be having trouble getting to the finish line with its next game, Marvel's Midnight Suns. Initially slated for 2021, the game was later delayed to early 2022, and then delayed again to later in the year. Now, the game has been delayed again, pushing it back to …
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