More free characters have been revealed. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds recently committed to a second year of free and paid updates, and as part of the blue blur’s 35th birthday bash this week, Sega has revealed three new characters. Starting today, racers can now play as “Classic Sonic”. He will be followed by Axel from Crazy…
Including a “Modern” and “Classic” collection. As part of Sonic the Hedgehog‘s 35th birthday celebrations, Sega has this week announced not one but two retro game collections. Both collections bundle together previously released titles on the Switch. First up is the Classic Sonic Collection for $49.99 USD and it’s launching on the Switch in October…
Get it? SHADOW-drops! Come on. Well folks, it was one of the worst-kept secrets of 2026, and now it’s official: Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition is out now on Switch 2. The new version boasts improved visuals along with a host of additional content previously offered separately as DLC. This includes ‘The Final Horizon’ story…
Or the Joker, if you’d prefer. The arrival of lightweight, high-resolution monitors has led to a high volume of ‘AR’ glasses designed to give users a big-screen experience without, well, the big screen. We’ve already sampled the likes of the Viture XR glasses and Viture Beast XR glasses, with the latter costing more than a…
While Sonic X Shadow Generations breaks 3 million. Sega’s been making the headlines today thanks to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance both failing to meet expectations. Shock. There are, however, some more games worth highlighting when it comes to overall sales. First up, Sonic Frontiers – which seems to be getting a…
Trading quest. The N64 is 30 years old! This week, we’re running a series of articles celebrating the 64-bit machine, its industry-shaping software, and its effect on a generation of gamers. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Ink your calendar. Nintendo usually only gives 24 hours’ notice before its Directs, but back in the June presentation, it revealed when the next show is heading our way. It’s Splatoon Raiders that’s being put in the spotlight this time, with Nintendo sharing even more details on the upcoming spin-off ahead of its 23rd July…
Holy moly. The N64 turns 30 years old today. It’s okay, just breathe. It’ll be okay. Anyway, assuming you’ve not collapsed to the ground in a state of existential despair, listen up. As reported by Retro Dodo, accessory manufacturer 8BitDo has a couple of really neat new products in store for the console’s anniversary, and…
Tea, cosy. Cosy games and tea are a perfect pairing: think curling up under a blanket, Switch in hand, cup by your side. It’s no wonder, then, that the concept for Wanderstop came about. The debut from new (and now sadly defunct) studio Ivy Road — co-founded by Davey Wreden, of The Stanley Parable fame…
Welcome to Deep Cut’s Island Misadventures. We’ve still got Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove to come, but Nintendo’s marketing for its next big July release has stepped up a gear today with the arrival of the first ‘Deep Cut’s Island Misadventures’ comic, the Splatoon Raiders prologue. These were initially announced in the June Direct…