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• Latest news Spider-Man: Brand New Day Boosts Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Sales by Hundreds of Thousands

  Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed $1.6 billion and coincided with a large sales surge for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The 2023 game sold 316,000 additional paid copies on PS5 and PC and gained another 274,000 players through PlayStation Plus, generating $11 million in paid sales. The lift pushed lifetime totals to 18.2 million units and over $1.2 billion in revenue, and Insomniac issued a PS5 Pro PSSR update to coincide with the film's launch.

• Latest news Girlfriend Finishes Deceased Partner’s Legend of Zelda Save; They Met in College

  Chrissy is completing her partner Peyton’s Legend of Zelda save to honor his death. They first met in a college class when Peyton named a niche Japanese biographical drama as his favorite movie, which made Chrissy notice him. The two began dating two weeks later, and friends were surprised they hadn’t already been a couple — the save completion turns game progress into a personal memorial.

• Latest news Toem 2 set for 29 Sept 2026 release on Switch, PC and PS5

  Toem 2, the sequel to the acclaimed photography puzzler Toem, will launch on 29 September 2026. The game will release simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, PC, and PlayStation 5. A day-one, multi-platform launch gives players across handheld, console and PC access at the same time.

• Latest news Legend of Zelda live-action film from Sony and Nintendo due April 2027

  Nintendo and Sony Pictures are collaborating on a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, marking the franchise's first full live-action project in more than 30 years. The film is scheduled for release in April 2027 and aims to bring the game's fantasy world to the big screen. The only prior live-action Zelda appearance was a Japanese commercial for The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

• Latest news Golden Sun (2001) for GBA reshaped RPGs and remains a rare, influential classic

  Golden Sun launched in August 2001 on the Game Boy Advance, developed by Camelot and published by Nintendo. It fused established RPG mechanics with new systems to create a distinct, modern handheld role-playing experience. After its release the RPG genre declined in both volume and innovation, and subsequent regrowth largely failed to replicate Golden Sun’s originality, marking it as one of the last of its kind.

• Latest news Fire Emblem Direct shifts expectations for Nintendo Switch 2's 2026 lineup

  Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct presented announcements that change expectations for the Nintendo Switch 2's 2026 release slate. Polygon's Switchboard newsletter covered the shift; Switchboard is a weekly Nintendo newsletter sent by email on Thursdays and published on Polygon on Saturdays. The Direct matters because it reshapes anticipated first‑party support and timing for Nintendo's next console in 2026.

• Latest news Sam Neill to appear in live-action The Legend of Zelda film; Ganondorf casting revealed

  Sam Neill, who recently died, will appear in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda film, making it likely his final on-screen role. Producers have also announced the actor cast as Ganondorf, the franchise’s primary antagonist. These casting updates show the production is actively assembling its principal cast and will shape expectations for the Nintendo adaptation.

• Latest news Creator turns Wii Nunchuk into ergonomic PC macropad for video editing

  YouTuber John Dingley converted a Nintendo Wii Nunchuk into a PC macro controller for video editing using an Anavi Handle USB adapter and a Seeed Studio Xiao RP2040 microcontroller. He mapped the Nunchuk's controls for common editing shortcuts, prefers the upright lightweight grip to reduce wrist strain, and replaced his dedicated macropad while keeping a keyboard for typing. The Anavi Handle is open-source and inexpensive, but the setup requires custom coding to assign shortcuts.

• Latest news Selected players can check The Duskbloods network test status and get codes on Aug 18

  FromSoftware's closed network test for The Duskbloods is now viewable on the game's network test website—players must open the menu and check their Account page to see if they were chosen. Selected participants will be able to retrieve a download code on the site starting Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. The playtest runs in five scheduled windows from Aug. 21–23. This test provides an early multiplayer preview for the Switch 2 title; no commercial release date has been announced.

• Latest news Sam Neill to appear posthumously in Nintendo-Sony The Legend of Zelda film

  Sam Neill, who died on July 13, will appear posthumously in the Nintendo and Sony live-action film The Legend of Zelda after principal photography wrapped in New Zealand in April. The cast includes Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, with Dichen Lachman and Yvonne Strahovski in additional roles. The film is directed by Wes Ball, produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, and is scheduled for an April 30 release. Neill is also set to appear posthumously in Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and The Last Resort in 2027.

• Latest news Capcom aims for Monster Hunter Wilds to surpass World but faces steep sales gap

  Monster Hunter Wilds launched strongly in February 2025 but sales plunged after its second quarter and it trailed earlier series entries by the end of 2025. Capcom is working to improve Wilds' technical performance, has cut the game's price and revealed the Ascendance expansion to boost sales, and is positioning the title for a future Switch 2 port. This matters because Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million units and continues to sell hundreds of thousands of copies each quarter, so Wilds must sustain long-term momentum to overtake it.

• Latest news Big Walk is co-op-only with no matchmaking; use friends or session codes

  Big Walk is a co-op-only open-world adventure from the creators of Untitled Goose Game that requires multiple players to solve its puzzles, making solo play limited to sightseeing. The game has no automatic matchmaking: players must host or join sessions via host-shared session codes on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, or join via the in-game friends list tied to Steam on PC. Players without friends who own the game need to recruit partners through community hubs like the Big Walk subreddit or PC Gamer forums to progress.

• Latest news VR mod for Big Walk in development with crossplay support, no release date

  Independent developer CircuitLord is building a VR mod for House House’s co-op puzzle game Big Walk and has shared demo videos showing players can pick up and interact with objects. The mod is planned to support crossplay with non-VR players as long as everyone has the mod installed, but no release timetable is set. House House is separately working on a microphone fix to address quiet player audio. Big Walk launched to strong critical praise (Metacritic score 94) and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Mac.

• Latest news Minecraft launching natively on Nintendo Switch 2 this fall with major graphics overhaul

  Mojang will release a native version of Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch 2 this fall. The build is optimized to take advantage of Nintendo's new hardware and brings a massive graphics overhaul for the console. Players can expect improved visuals and better performance on the Switch 2 compared with the prior Switch experience.

• Latest news Pokémon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin DLC adds aquatic Pokémon and underwater areas

  Pokémon Pokopia, a cozy life-sim on Nintendo Switch 2, has long lacked fish and underwater Pokémon because most gameplay centers on building structures on dry land. The new Bubbly Basin DLC introduces aquatic areas and additional fish/underwater critters to expand the game’s Pokédex. This update addresses a major player complaint and increases biodiversity and exploration options within the game’s life-sim systems.

• Latest news Game Freak to patch Beast of Reincarnation next week to fix tiny text, camera, and more

  Beast of Reincarnation launched this week and co-developer Game Freak has scheduled a patch for next week to address multiple issues. The update will increase font size, adjust a camera that sits too close to protagonist Emma (which has hampered battles), improve story pacing, and change the game's default graphical mode from Cinematic to Performance. The game is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and was added to Xbox/PC Game Pass, expanding its player base while these usability and performance fixes roll out.

• Latest news Big Walk patch incoming to fix proximity voice chat volume

  Big Walk launched with a proximity-based voice chat system, but some players hear friends much quieter than intended even at close range. Developer House House is preparing a patch to restore normal voice-volume behavior. This matters because verbal communication is central to solving the game’s cooperative puzzles and the bug can disrupt group play. Big Walk is out on PC, PS5 and Switch 2 and is a free PlayStation Plus game for August with a Metacritic metascore of 94 from 14 reviews.

• Latest news Arctic will pass US tariff refunds to customers, Nintendo will not

  Arctic, a maker of PC air and water coolers, pledged to use tariff refunds it received from the US government to lower retail prices. Nintendo received similar US tariff refunds but decided not to pass them on to consumers, saying it has no obligation to do so. The contrast highlights differing corporate decisions that directly affect consumer prices in the gaming and PC hardware markets.

• Latest news Resident Evil Veronica remake hits 2M wishlists across PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2

  Capcom's remake of Code: Veronica, titled Resident Evil Veronica, has surpassed 2 million wishlists across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 before launch. The total reflects strong pre-release consumer interest in the title. Wishlist figures are a key pre-launch metric publishers use to gauge potential demand and shape marketing and production plans.

• Latest news House House's Big Walk Scores 94 on Metacritic, Tops PS Plus Essential Day One

  House House released co-op puzzle game Big Walk today and it earned a 94 Metacritic score. That makes it the highest-rated game to debut on PlayStation Plus Essential on day one. GameSpot called it a game-of-the-year contender and praised its focused co-op design, and the game is available on PC, PS5, Switch 2 and Mac.

• Latest news Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave adds firearm-like gauntlets, launches Sept. 17

  Nintendo revealed in a pre-release deep dive that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave introduces gauntlet weapons that look and function like firearms, including lightning-empowered rounds. The game keeps its turn-based strategy and traditional weapon-class relationships while letting players switch between multiple protagonists. The story continues years after the tournament at the center of the plot. The game launches September 17 on Nintendo Switch 2.

• Latest news Sony keeps US tariff refunds as PlayStation profits jump in Q1 2026

  Tariff refunds tied to a US Supreme Court ruling helped lift Sony’s Game & Network Services operating income by 37% in Q1 2026 (April–June). Sony raised PS5 prices in August 2025 and again in May 2026 and has not returned the tariff refunds to customers. A nationwide class-action lawsuit seeks refunds for anyone who bought a PlayStation from August 1, 2025. The refunds increased Sony’s profitability while consumers who paid higher prices remain unreimbursed.

• Latest news Five Switch 2 games arrive in August 2026; Nintendo has no first‑party releases

  Five new games are confirmed for the Switch 2 in August 2026. Nintendo released two new games and two Switch 2 Editions in July but has no first‑party releases scheduled for August on either the original Switch or Switch 2. August’s releases are therefore all from non‑first‑party developers, making it a rare month without Nintendo‑published titles.

• Latest news Unreleased Virtual Boy games D-Hopper and Zero Racers land on Switch Online Aug. 4

  Nintendo will add two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles, D-Hopper and Zero Racers, to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass on August 4. D-Hopper (originally Dragon Hopper) is a fantasy action‑adventure starring a prince; Zero Racers is a racer inspired by F‑Zero. Both games were slated for release in 1996 before the Virtual Boy was discontinued, and Nintendo has also added Virtual Boy music tracks and replica headsets that enable VR modes in some Switch games; Super Mario Sunshine arrives on Switch Online on August 13.

• Latest news Leaked trailer sets Pokémon Pokopia underwater DLC release for Aug. 5, 2026

  A leaked trailer indicates an underwater DLC for Pokémon Pokopia will arrive on August 5, 2026. The island-building cozy-sim is on Nintendo Switch 2 and this is one of the game's first major post-launch expansions. The DLC introduces underwater content that previews themes and elements planned for the upcoming Pokémon Winds and Waves title, giving players an early look.

• Latest news Capcom posts strong 2026 sales as Pragmata and Resident Evil drive growth

  Capcom has reported robust sales through mid-2026 driven by two big releases: Resident Evil Requiem and new IP Pragmata. Requiem sold over 1 million copies in the last quarter and has exceeded 8 million copies since its February launch, while Pragmata has moved more than 2.5 million copies after its April release and was the company's top seller for the quarter. Other catalog entries also contributed: Devil May Cry 5 sold nearly 1.3 million copies and Monster Hunter World sold just under 800,000 in the same period. Capcom plans more releases this year, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword launching September 4 and a Resident Evil Veronica remake announced.

• Latest news Working Nintendo Famicombox units discovered in Japanese love hotel

  Multiple units of Nintendo's Famicombox were found in fully operational condition inside a Japanese love hotel. The Famicombox is a commercial-use-only console Nintendo released in 1986, intended for public venues rather than consumer retail. Finding functioning examples outside commercial settings is rare and raises the historical and collector value of these units.

• Latest news Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, 17, cast as Link; was eight when Breath of the Wild launched

  Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, now 17, is playing Link in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda film. He was eight in March 2017 when Breath of the Wild and the Nintendo Switch released, did not own a Switch then, and watched playthroughs instead. Since winning the role he has studied the franchise's roughly 40-year history and calls himself a fan; he also appears as Prince Daeron in House of the Dragon. The film opens April 30, 2027, and leaked and official set photos indicate it will draw elements from multiple Zelda entries while adding new material.

• Latest news Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Zelda movie's Link, initially hadn't played Breath of the Wild

  Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays live-action Link in The Legend of Zelda movie, did not play Breath of the Wild when it launched. He was initially unable to because he was underage at the time and did not own a Nintendo Switch. Breath of the Wild and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom expanded the series and brought many new players, meaning the film's lead lacked hands-on experience with a major modern entry that shaped the franchise.

• Latest news Pokémon stores in Japan to use facial recognition to curb scalping

  Nintendo will roll out facial recognition and new entry rules at Pokémon stores in Japan to limit repeat visits and scalper purchases. The system enforces a one-entry-per-day rule and will deny entry if it detects the same person returning or using multiple entry tickets. Children under elementary school age (up to six) are exempt. Acceptance of the system is required for entry and biometric data will be deleted after a set period.