Haunt me, mammy. Spooky Doorway is an Irish dev studio that’s already brought us lucky Switch gamers some seriously good point-and-click fun times in the form of The Darkside Detective series. This is a studio with form, and one that’s already proven it knows how to serve up clever puzzle adventures that just get what…
On Cloud nine. Well folks, you made it! The weekend is here again, which means it’s time to get some all-important gaming done. Before that though, let’s quickly recap the week. Our big review was for Final Fantasy VII Remake on the Switch 2, and as expected, it’s a bit of a banger. We also…
Tangle and Whisper join the race next month. Last November, Sega announced three more characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This included the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW duo, Tangle and Whisper. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Thanks for everything, Konno-san. Following the news of Kensuke Tanabe’s retirement, it’s now being reported game designer, director, producer, and Nintendo veteran Hideki Konno has also called time on his career at the Japanese firm. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
C-c-c-combo!! I’ve reviewed several leverless arcade controllers for the Switch / Switch 2, but I’ve had my eye on the Hit Box Ultra for a little while now. For those unfamiliar, Hit Box is the original leverless arcade controller; if you want to contest that, then it’s at least the one that popularised the concept….
Game hits PC, Xbox, and PS5 this year. Xbox Game Studios recently revealed Playground Games’ upcoming Fable reboot properly, showcasing a bunch of gameplay that stays true to the classic series while throwing in a few intriguing evolutions for good measure. Launching this Autumn on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, we honestly weren’t expecting…
Stellar stuff. The new Nintendo Direct for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has a date, and it’s coming this Sunday, 25th January 2026. This will be the second direct for the upcoming Illumination sequel, which is due to arrive in cinemas on 3rd April 2026. Last time, we found out that Bowser Jr. and Rosalina…
Get out my Swamp. With Pokémon Legends: Z-A‘s Sceptile-focused season coming to an end, The Pokémon Company has shared some extra details on what’s next for the Ranked Battle scene, including the all-important start date and rewards. Ranked Battle Season 6 kicks off on 29th January and will be sticking around until 19th February. In…
Striking gold in a quiet week. Famitsu has given us our latest look at the physical Japanese gaming charts, and despite a Nintendo newbie joining the ranks, it has been a very quiet week indeed. Unsurprisingly, Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition comes out on top this time, debuting with a meagre…
Get a bonus copy of FFVII while you can. If you’re planning on picking up Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade this week, and haven’t already purchased it, here’s your reminder that the ‘Limited Early Purchase Edition’ is still available. It’s $39.99 / £39.99 and is available until 31st January 2026. You can also grab the…