Main events of the week: weapons in Fire Emblem, 4K in Xenoblade 2, price comparison, and chip shortage.
Hideki Kamiya admitted that the famous train-stopping scene from the movie "Spider-Man 2" became a direct source of inspiration for one of the episodes in the game Okami.
Studio Game Freak showed unique prototype footage, early sketches, and design documents of the new game Pokemon Pokopia for the first time.
The classic NES action game SHATTERHAND will officially be released on Nintendo Switch in September with a multitude of modern features and improvements.
New events have begun in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet! Challenge the mighty Glimmora in 7-star Tera Raids and catch Pokémon during mass outbreaks until August 13.
A new update 1.1.1 has been released for Splatoon Raiders. The patch fixes game crashes on the loading screen, a number of bugs, and simplifies the use of the limiter.
Moss studio has announced the development of Caladrius 2: Dark Element for Nintendo Switch. The new bullet hell shooter, which is a sequel to the 13-year-old game, is scheduled to be released in winter 2026.
In a new financial report, Nintendo emphasized that the continuous release of new games is critically important for attracting a broad audience to the Switch 2 console.
A collection of five classic games from the Gobliiins series has been released on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with a free update for the new console and mouse support via Joy-Con 2.
Actress LilyPichu voiced a new comic about D.Mon for Overwatch, and Blizzard shared a trailer for the upcoming heroine. D.Mon will join the ranks of tanks in the fourth season on August 11, 2026.
Nintendo Store Europe allows buyers to create their own Switch 2 bundles by choosing a console, a game, and an NSO subscription. When purchasing such a bundle, you get a free accessory!
Pokémon TCG Pocket has lost a significant part of its audience: the active base decreased from 39 to 23 million players. DeNA is preparing new events to bring users back.
Marvelous will hold a special broadcast on August 24, 2026, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Story of Seasons series and the 20th anniversary of Rune Factory. We can expect the history of the franchises and survey results.
