“My plans cannot be thwarted”. Nintendo has been on the receiving end of a few bomb threats in recent years, and its headquarters in Kyoto have reportedly been targeted yet again. As highlighted by KTV News via Automaton, a “27-year-old unemployed Japanese man” has been arrested this week by local police on suspicion of sending…
Legends never die. Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has revealed the establishment of a new game development studio this week under SNK Corporation. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Market competition and business conditions ended the project. Yesterday, Sega Sammy’s latest financial results revealed Sega’s “Super Game” had been officially cancelled. It didn’t elaborate on this, but a Sega representative has now shared some details about this project with Game File, and the reasoning behind its cancellation. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
“This is world-class football”. Ahead of the World Cup next month, Bandai Namco has shared an update on Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters. According to the Japanese version of the new story trailer, the title will be released for the Switch in this location on 27th August 2026. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Become a book-Wormadam. Looking for another gorgeous tome to stick on your shelf or coffee table, and happen to be a big Pokémon fan? Then the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide should be on your radar. Announced by The Pokémon Company today, this beautiful-looking 336-page book releases on 25th August 2026 and is stuffed full of…
“There is no easy way to share this kind of news”. Spanish video game developer MercurySteam, best known for developing Metroid: Samus Returns on the 3DS and the critically-acclaimed Metroid Dread on Switch, is the latest studio to be hit with layoffs. “There is no easy way to share this kind of news”, the independent…
“I live for that s***”. Reigning WWE Champion and video game lover Cody Rhodes has revealed that his love for Zelda landed him in hot water with Nintendo. Well, lukewarm water, perhaps – he got a letter from Nintendo. Calling it a “cease and desist” in the classic Nintendo style (but also “very kind”), the…
Launching early June. Nintendo has announced a new ‘Choose Your Game’ console bundle for the Switch 2, launching at participating retailers in North America in early June for $499.99. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Art of the deal. When we recently reported on GameStop’s bid to acquire eBay for a cool $55.5 billion, many of you were understandably sceptical. How could such an offer be made when GameStop’s own value is significantly lower than eBay’s? Well, it turns out that eBay itself isn’t too keen on the idea either….
You chose wisely. Indiana Jones is a multi-generational icon, and the weight of developing a new entry in the franchise must be as intimidating as a rolling boulder. He’s a character that has permeated every facet of media since he first found the Ark of the Covenant back in 1981. The impact of his legacy…