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• Latest news Miyamoto: Players less focused on console specs; Nintendo prioritises unique gameplay

  In a new Eurogamer interview, Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto said players care less about graphics and raw performance than in past console generations. He said Nintendo aims to deliver gameplay experiences that only the company can create. Miyamoto framed this as a shift in consumer priorities away from hardware specs.

• Latest news Pokemon Card Stores in Japan to Use Facial Scans to Curb Scalpers

  The Pokemon Company will require facial recognition for adult customers and children above a set age to enter official Pokemon Card Stores in Japan. Customers may only enter once per day; duplicate entries flagged by the system will be denied. Preschoolers can enter without a scan if accompanied by a guardian; the policy is aimed at reducing scalping and theft and currently applies only in Japan.

• Latest news Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World gets trailer and Dec. 3 release date

  Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World received a full trailer and a confirmed Dec. 3 release date during the June Nintendo Direct. Co-developers Square Enix and Tose Co. shared additional details about the spinoff, which was first unveiled at Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary event in May.

• Latest news Lego reveals 1,371-piece Donkey Kong arcade set, launches Aug 1 for $200

  Lego has unveiled a Donkey Kong Arcade set inspired by the 1981 game. The 1,371-piece kit goes on sale August 1 for $200 and includes a looping barrel mechanism and playable controls. It builds a detailed first-stage arcade cabinet and comes with pixel-accurate pieces for Jumpman, Donkey Kong and Lady. Preorders from the Lego Store include a $5 Animal Crossing Tom Nook kit.

• Latest news Nintendo and LEGO reveal Donkey Kong set recreating 1981 arcade first level

  LEGO and Nintendo have released official details and images for a Donkey Kong set. The build is inspired by the 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game and recreates the game's iconic first level, including minifigures of Jumpman (Mario), Donkey Kong, and Lady (Pauline).

• Latest news Google AI cites Reddit fan content as official for FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods

  A public playtest for The Duskbloods is due next month, likely the first time outsiders will play the Switch 2 exclusive. Google's AI-driven search has begun presenting posts from subreddit r/TheDuskbloods as if they were official sources, producing invented character details. The subreddit mainly hosts fan speculation, so the AI outputs amount to hallucinations ahead of the game's release.

• Latest news Darkest Dungeon gets new DLC 'The Fire's Edge' — out August 18

  Red Hook Studios announced The Fire's Edge, paid DLC for the original Darkest Dungeon, releasing August 18 on PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. It brings two Darkest Dungeon 2 heroes (The Duelist and The Runaway), adds Burn damage interactions, revised trinket mechanics, and three new Hamlet districts. The studio says it will aim to preserve mod compatibility and is developing an improved mod manager. Developers confirmed Darkest Dungeon 2 will receive DLC in 2027.

• Latest news Nintendo producer references 'Splatoon 4' and says PvP will continue

  Producer Seita Inoue told Nintendo's Ask the Developer that competitive PvP in Splatoon will continue and even used the phrase "Splatoon 4." Splatoon Raiders is a spin-off designed as a new entry point with a PvE and single-player focus. Developers emphasized the franchise also includes modes like Salmon Run and story campaigns; Raiders launches on Switch 2 on July 23.

• Latest news Nintendo says it need not pass tariff refunds to customers in class-action suit

  Nintendo tells a court it is not required to rebate customers after raising prices to cover inflated US tariffs. The company says buyers received “what they bargained and paid for.” Nintendo has asked a judge to dismiss a class-action suit seeking part of any government refund to the company.

• Latest news Nintendo asks court to dismiss customer class-action over tariff refunds

  Nintendo has asked a federal court to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by two customers seeking tariff refunds. In March Nintendo sued the U.S. government for refunds and interest on tariffs it paid. The customers' April suit says Nintendo should pass refunds to buyers after raising some hardware prices due to the tariffs.

• Latest news Glorious GHS InfinitePlay: wireless headset with hot‑swappable battery ($230)

  Glorious's first wireless headset, the GHS InfinitePlay, pairs a sturdy, portable design with a hot‑swappable battery system. It supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections (dongle includes USB‑C to USB‑A adapter) and offers a balanced sound profile with EQ via Glorious Core. Priced at $230, the headset is praised for versatility and battery life but the reviewer questions whether it fully justifies the cost.

• Latest news Splatoon Raiders release imminent: Nintendo's first Splatoon spinoff

  Nintendo will soon launch Splatoon Raiders, the series' first spinoff. Players explore Salmonid‑infested islands to collect treasure. The game supports solo play with NPC helpers (Big Man and Shiver) and optional co‑op with friends.

• Latest news Pokémon-inspired adult toys — starter trio and Pikachu-style plug return July 21

  Geeky Sex Toys is re-releasing four Pokémon-inspired adult toys on July 21, including Bulbasaur-, Charmander-, and Squirtle-themed starters plus a Pikachu-style plug. Starter models are listed at $169 each; the plug is $69–$100 depending on size. A limited 151-unit collector’s edition with exclusive holographic cards and a themed hardshell case will sell for $399. Sales start July 21 at 7 PM ET / 10 PM PT; sign-ups for notifications are available.

• Latest news Duskbloods Switch 2 playtest set for next month; access looks limited

  FromSoftware's The Duskbloods will run a playtest on Nintendo Switch 2 next month, announced during June's Nintendo Direct. Early signs indicate getting into the playtest may be difficult due to limited access. This will be players' first hands‑on look at the new game.

• Latest news OpenPuck lets Steam Controller emulate Xbox, Switch and PlayStation

  OpenPuck is a DIY project from GitHub user safijari that uses a Pro Micro NRF52840 board to make the Steam Controller emulate Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation controllers. The ~$8 board is flashed over USB-C to act as the Steam wireless puck, after which the controller connects wirelessly and modes are switched via the four back buttons plus X/Y/B. Some modes and features are platform-limited (DualSense is PC-only; Switch and PS3 modes reported working on real consoles) and other caveats apply.

• Latest news Nintendo considering Switch 2 OLED from Samsung, concerned about cost

  ZDNet Korea reports Nintendo is exploring a 1080p OLED panel from Samsung Display for a potential Switch 2 OLED. The company is worried a premium price could hurt sales amid rising console prices and tight consumer spending. An OLED model could arrive as early as 2028, but timing and pricing remain uncertain. Nintendo will also ship an EU Switch 2 revision with a replaceable battery and discontinue the original Switch there.

• Latest news Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen reportedly running at 30fps+ on Switch 2

  Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, with the Dark Arisen expansion, is due on Switch 2 later this year and is reported to run at 30fps and higher on the handheld. That performance is notable given the game's mixed reception for framerate on consoles and PC at its 2024 launch. The port follows other Capcom titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem that have been well received on the new hardware.

• Latest news Rumours: Nintendo reportedly discussing OLED upgrade for Switch 2

  Reports suggest Nintendo is in talks to offer an OLED version of the Switch 2. The claim originates from a major Korean technology website and follows earlier rumours about upgrading the console's LCD. Nintendo has not confirmed the reports.

• Latest news Nintendo Switch 2 enters second year with robust upcoming game lineup

  The Switch 2 posted strong first-year sales and now moves into a pivotal second year for software. Nintendo faces weaker competition from rivals while shipping a diverse slate of upcoming games. The line-up includes long-awaited ports, system-selling exclusives, and multiplatform titles optimized for the console’s upgraded hardware.

• Latest news Fire Emblem: Three Houses — Nintendo's sprawling RPG drama launched July 26, 2019

  On July 26, 2019, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems released Fire Emblem: Three Houses for the Switch. The game is notable for an unusually soap-opera-like, anime-inspired narrative for a Nintendo title. It went on to become one of Nintendo's best-selling and most discussed RPGs.

• Latest news Xbox teases upcoming announcement; disc-to-digital rumors persist

  Xbox told Insiders it paused flighting this week and promised a major announcement next week. Leaks and reports suggest the reveal could be a disc-to-digital feature (codename "positron") possibly related to Project Helix. Xbox has not confirmed details or whether its next console will be all-digital. The news follows a wider industry shift toward digital sales, including Sony's plan to stop manufacturing PlayStation discs in 2028.

• Latest news Palworld won't raise price as it reaches 1.0 on July 10

  Pocketpair confirmed Palworld will hit version 1.0 on Friday, 10 July and will not increase the game's price at launch. The open-world survival title entered early access in January 2024 and has received over two years of updates. Ongoing legal disputes with Nintendo are separate from the pricing decision.

• Latest news Palworld hits 40 million players ahead of 1.0 launch

  After two and a half years in early access, Pocketpair says Palworld has passed 40 million players ahead of its 1.0 release on July 10. The 1.0 update brings new Pals, improved combat and overhauled raid and quest systems. Pocketpair also confirmed the price will remain $29.99 and the game is on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5.

• Latest news Report: Pokemon Winds and Waves leak claims ~300 new Pokemon and forms

  An unverified leak from Centro Leaks claims Pokemon Winds and Waves will add about 300 new Pokemon and forms. The Switch 2 exclusive is targeted for 2027 and has shown starters Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. The total reportedly includes regional variants, transformed forms, and new evolutions; other rumors mention MMO influences and post-launch DLC.

• Latest news Hatsune Miku: Starry Party announced for Switch 2 and PC

  Good Smile Company announced Hatsune Miku: Starry Party, a new "party action" game featuring chibi versions of the virtual singer and her friends. The game is headed to Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam. No release date has been announced.

• Latest news Nintendo to discontinue original Switch models in Europe from Feb 2027

  Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED to European retailers and its Nintendo Store after mid‑February 2027. The move follows an EU rule requiring user‑replaceable batteries; redesigning older models was judged not cost‑effective. Nintendo says it will release Switch 2 consoles with replaceable batteries starting this summer, though availability may vary by country. No timeline has been announced for a similar discontinuation in North America.

• Latest news Kirby Air Riders sets record at Summer Games Done Quick

  Summer Games Done Quick has begun with a week of charity speedruns raising money for Doctors Without Borders. The schedule includes Hollow Knight: Silksong, Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem and more. A record-breaking Kirby Air Riders run provided a standout GDQ moment.

• Latest news Nintendo outlines EU Switch 2 rollout with replaceable batteries; Switch 1 discontinued

  Nintendo has disclosed European rollout plans for Switch 2 revisions that will include user-replaceable batteries. The move follows the EU Right to Repair directive and new battery regulations. Nintendo also plans to discontinue original Switch consoles after committing to revisions in early June.

• Latest news Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches Sept. 17, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2

  Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave releases exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 17, 2026. The tactical RPG follows four protagonists competing in the Heroic Games, a tournament whose winner receives one wish. Players can recruit allies, explore the world, take on side activities, and prepare armies for battles.

• Latest news Sony to close PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027

  Sony announced it will shut down the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita, with phased regional closures starting in select markets. New purchases will no longer be possible after each store closes, but previously bought content can still be downloaded for the foreseeable future. The company outlined regional timing, with a full global shutdown scheduled for July 2027.