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Pikmin 3 Deluxe has received a free Switch 2 update, with improved visuals and GameShare support
It becomes the 18th first-party Switch game to get a free Switch 2 update
Skyblivion "will not be shadow dropping after over a decade of hard work", say modders still planning a regular release date reveal despite delays
Skyblivion won't be following the lead of Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered with a sudden shadow drop of its own, the folks behind the massive Oblivion remake mod have confirmed. Instead, they've plans to reveal a new release date for the mod, which was previously being aimed to arrive late last year , when they're ready. Read more
Ed Sheeran performs classic ‘Pokémon’ theme live
He also gave his ‘Scarlet & Violet’ song ‘Celestial’ an airing at the World Championships The post Ed Sheeran performs classic ‘Pokémon’ theme live appeared first on NME .
New Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Showcases More Switch 2 Footage
Atlus, my love has come along. Metaphor: ReFantazio appeared on the Gamescom Switch 2 show floor last month, but for those who weren't lucky enough to attend, you may still be wondering how Atlus' 2024 fantasy RPG holds up on our beloved little hybrid. Enter today's new 'pre-order trailer'. Atlas has dropped a brand new look at the game on Switch 2 and it looks... roughly how we'd expect. There's a certain smeariness to the static 3D assets that look like they may be a little distracting, though the performance seems to be holding up well enough and the outlined art style is rather forgiving. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Around 80% of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was reportedly furloughed weeks before its release
Staff don't know if they'll all get their jobs back again, it's claimed
"Most" of the developers behind critically acclaimed Star Wars Zero Company were furloughed ahead of launch
Most of the developers behind the critically acclaimed Star Wars Zero Company were furloughed weeks before the game's launch last week, as a legal dispute between the studio founders puts Bit Reactor's ownership into question. Read more
Orbitals review
Orbitals' twin protagonists Maki and Omura have this adorable little habit. When they leave behind a tool – a ground-pound backpack or hacked microwave oven – they'll often say goodbye to it. Or sayonara, rather, if you're playing Orbitals in Japanese (as well you should; subs over dubs any day). Read more
Cult SNES RPG With Character Design By Castlevania Artist Akihiro Yamada Is Coming To Switch
Ancient Magic: Bazoe! Mahou Sekai launches this November. The SNES had more than its fair share of amazing RPGs , so you'd be forgiven for having not heard of Ancient Magic: Bazoe! Mahou Sekai , which was released exclusively in Japan by Hot-B in 1993. Thanks to the lack of an English localisation, Ancient Magic doesn't have the same stature as the console's other genre classics, and, in typical Hot-B style, it's very rough around the edges. Still, that hasn't stopped Japanese publisher Mebius from re-releasing the game (in physical form) on the Switch. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Gal Gadot says she realized she wasn't returning as Wonder Woman when she saw how Henry Cavill's Superman exit was not "handled elegantly"
James Gunn never told her she wasn't returning as Wonder Woman
Rovio closes Copenhagen studio following shut down of Sonic Blitz
Rovio has closed its Copenhagen studio after cancelling its mobile title Sonic Blitz. Read more
As Xbox’s disc-to-digital feature rolls out to Insiders, players are discovering it works for delisted games
Players can still get new digital licences for games that are no longer on digital stores
As the legal hunt for the GTA 6 leaker continues, Take-Two reportedly tries another more secretive Discord subpoena, this time specifying individuals
Rockstar parent company Take-Two has escalated its hunt for the people behind the numerous Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks from two weeks ago . The publisher has filed a request for another subpoena, though this time it's asking the court to withhold the details from the public and keep it sealed. Read more
Bit Reactor furloughed "many of its workers" in the weeks before Star Wars Zero Company's launch
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor furloughed "many of its workers" prior to the game's release. Read more
Capcom Spotlight Presentation Kicks Off TGS 2026 Later This Month
40 minutes covering the latest news. With Gamescom wrapped, the focus now shifts to the Tokyo Game Show later this month. As part of this, Capcom has now announced it will be broadcasting a Capcom Spotlight Presentation. This event will take place on 16th September 2026 and will bring fans the latest news on Capcom's titles. It will run for 40 minutes, with "more details to come". Read the full article on nintendolife.com
The studio behind Star Wars Zero Company, which is currently a Steam bestseller, has reportedly furloughed the majority of its staff
Uncertainty around the TTRPG's performance is to blame.
Round Up: The Reviews For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Are In
Here's what the critics had to say. Capcom has already delivered a solid line up of games in 2026, and this week it adds to this with Onimusha: Way of the Sword . This includes a Switch 2 version, and if you haven't already seen it, here's a quick sample of our Nintendo Life review. We said it was a superb samurai survival, awarding it nine out of ten stars. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Small Update On Switch 2 (Version 1.1.1)
Return to the court today. Mario Tennis Fever for the Switch 2 has received a small update today and it's now running Version 1.1.1 . In this latest patch, there are some general changes. One adjusts the return of a high ball to produce a Star Shot, and along with this are some bug fixes tied to Amps. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page: Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes updates for Switch 2. Nintendo has today rolled out an update for the Switch title Pikmin 3 Deluxe , bumping the game up to Version 1.2.0 . The English patch notes aren't live just yet, but according to the official Japanese webpage , this update increased the resolution on Switch 2, across both the portable and docked modes. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Konami Press Start Showcase Announced, Expect News, Updates And "Exclusive Footage"
Streaming worldwide this week. If you're a fan of Konami, you're going to want to tune into the company's new 'Konami Press Start' showcase, which is taking place this week on 3rd September 2026 . Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Take-Two's GTA 6 leak investigation is heating up as the publisher requests sealed subpoena to avoid tipping off leakers
The subpoena "reveals highly sensitive, confidential information about an ongoing investigation"
Alien: Isolation 2 dev doesn't want you "on the verge of having a heart attack" playing the sequel, so "turn the music down" if you have to
"Many people don't realize how much music plays in building that tension"
One of Elden Ring's top sleuths has already unmasked its new DLC characters
You look familiar.
After ditching discs, PlayStation continues replicating Xbox's very bad 2013 by going all in on TV
"They've gone full Xbox One"
After the debacle of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt says The Witcher 4 is already running on PC and consoles, promises 'it's going to run' on all target platforms
Sure, it's a low bar, but after the Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco you can understand why CD Projekt Red would want to make the point.