Trailer incoming. Well folks, it’s that time again. Nintendo is broadcasting a new Direct presentation, this time focusing on the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie (3rd April, 2026) with a promise to showcase the first proper trailer. With leaks indicating the inclusion of Yoshi and Bowser Jr., we’re almost certain that these characters will crop…
In Japan, at least. Folks will no doubt be aware of Kazutoshi Iida from the cult-classic Doshin The Giant for 64DD and GameCube, but now two of the creator’s earlier titles are heading to the Switch. Tail of the Sun (1996) and Aquanaut’s Holiday (1995) both launched for the PS1 with western publication from Sony…
Plus an increase for new-hires. Sega has announced that it is raising the salary for its full-time staff along with increasing the starting salary for new-hires over in Japan (thanks, Automaton). Starting from 1st April 2026, the base salary for full-time employees will raise by an average of around 10%. Sega is introducing a more…
Firm announces region-locked PS5. If you’ve been keeping an eye on our weekly Japanese Charts, then you’ll know that the Switch and Switch 2 have been consistently dominating the hardware space, with Sony’s PS5 struggling to get a foothold in the region (and let’s not even mention Xbox). That’s not to say it hasn’t doesn’t…
Pre-orders opening soon. After cropping up back in the September Direct, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake made another haunting appearance at last night’s State of Play showcase, and what do you know, it got a release date this time. Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that the next spooky remake will arrive on…
Previous issues have been resolved. Earlier this year, a few months after the Switch 2 launch, Nintendo identified an issue with the Switch release Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the new hybrid platform. Now, according to Nintendo’s new Switch 2 compatibility search page, the same title has received an update yesterday on 11th November…
Master the martial arts in 2026. If you’re eager for even more RPG action on the Switch and Switch 2, Clouded Leopard and Spiral Up have today announced the release of Wandering Sword in 2026. This is a martial-arts style role-playing game set in a wuxia world that blends “traditional pixel art graphics” with “immersive…
Get ready for an even bigger launch. Dynasty Warriors: Origins is on its way to the Switch 2 early next year, and Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have today revealed the “major DLC” for the title will be arriving on the same day. Visions of Four Heroes will add new stories and weapons when it…
Get a head start! Alongside a new story trailer today, Square Enix has released an eShop demo for its upcoming Switch and Switch 2 release, Octopath Traveler 0. This demo will allow you to experience the opening of the new game, including the first chapter of three different story arcs from the “Retribution story, as…
And SpongeBob joins the race later this month. Ahead of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds release on the Switch 2, Sega has revealed more free characters are “coming soon”. This includes the previously confirmed character NiGHTS in December 2025, Super Monkey Ball‘s AiAi in January 2026, and last but not least, the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW duo,…