The big cheese. A week ago, we had no idea whether Mina the Hollower would make its spring 2026 release window. Now, we not only know when it’s coming out, but also that some outlets have spent some time with the final build of the game. And it sounds like 29th May can’t come soon…
Outside the box. Physical versus digital. With the rise of digital storefronts, the decline of brick-and-mortar stores, growing game sizes, and more-expensive consoles and storage, the lines in the sand get deeper, and the debates get louder. It’s the age-old question with all media, and with video games, things seem to have ramped up since…
Police said the pills “could be mistaken for candy”. The District of Connecticut has sentenced a 33-year-old man to six years in federal prison after being caught in possession of and distributing illegal drugs that look like Nintendo’s very own Mario. Spotted by GameSpot (via GoNintendo), Ronnell Rogers has been sentenced to 72 months in…
Also cropping up on Switch 1. Natsume has revealed that Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea will be launching at the perfect time to get harvesting. The next Harvest Moon game is coming to both Switch 1 & 2 on 24th September 2026. Pre-orders are open now on Natsume’s official website, with the Switch 2 version…
Slippy slope. Last week’s Star Fox announcement left me feeling a little mixed. On the one hand, yay, Star Fox again! On the other, oh, Star Fox 64 again. Truthfully, I didn’t know what to make of the big reveal that Star Fox was really another remake, a reimagining, of Star Fox 64. Maybe it…
Blending realities. James Bond is known for utilising some swanky tech when chasing down his foes, but with 007 First Light, the character will don a pair of real-life smart glasses from tech firm Even Realities. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
An Audino delight. The next generation of Pokémon may be at least a year away, but The Pokémon Company appears to be ushering the new generation in steadily anyway, and what better way to do so than with a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of Pokémon Winds & Waves‘ main theme. This beautiful recording was…
So, big then. Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) is hard at work on his next big game, Haunted Chocolatier. Although it’s still a ways from release, a new interview with Game Informer (thanks, Kotaku) indicates that it’s going to be quite a step up from Stardew in terms of raw content. Barone confirmed in…
“Thank you for respecting our work”. Professor Layton and Fantasy Life developer Level-5 has issued a warning against piracy and the illegal distribution of its games with a statement that would make Nintendo’s lawyers proud. It states that it will monitor any such activities and take legal action where necessary, while also urging users not…
Pawty times. Cat fans, rise up! It’s Little Kitty, Big City‘s second anniversary, and Double Dagger Studio has released a particularly adorable update to mark the occasion. The ‘Birthday Bash’ update is now available on Switch, and aside from adding the sweetest little party hat we’ve ever seen, there are plenty of other cute bonuses,…