It’s odd, I think, that so few videogames focus on the tender process of repair. Restoration is satisfying in a way almost nothing else is. Taking something broken, shattered, discarded and, by careful work, returning it to purpose is inherently pleasing, like you’re reinstating a tiny bit of order in the world. I reckon that’s…
I don’t know if Stars Wars: The Old Republic is the best MMO around—or even the best Star Wars MMO around—but there’s something to be said for keeping the party alive for nearly 15 years at this point, even as developer Broadsword took the reins from BioWare in 2023. If you miss those halcyon days…
The development team who are working on Dauntless have promised Nintendo Switch owners that they will continue optimising the game for the system. Today the team have uploaded a new patch for the game which puts the game at Version 1.1.1. It brings with it quality of life improvements along with a number of bug…
We feel the need. In 2024, the Switch’s transfer speeds leave a lot to be desired, but that might be one of the wrinkles Nintendo is hoping to iron out with ‘Switch 2’, if the speculation surrounding a new job listing is to be believed (thanks, Gameranx). Yep, the latest chatter from the ‘Switch 2’…
Something that always impresses me in videogame tech is our ability to make it feel like you’re doing something you’re not. It’s wild how quickly we get used to pushing buttons to control our virtual selves. Feedback for these interactions, on the other hand, has always been one of the weakest factors when it comes…
Here’s what’s included. Following Nintendo identifying a bug in Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, an update has now been officially rolled out. Here’s the official patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo support: Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Go on, tell us. In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo’s next big Switch release Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is launching on 16th April 2026. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Category: Announcements February 11, 2026 Celebrating the 2025 Xbox Excellence Awards Daniel Lingen, Game Dev Advocacy, Xbox 2025 was an incredible year for gaming and, before we run full-tilt into 2026, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the titles that Xbox players made a part of their year, across all devices – from…
“We’re working to maintain the same experience for domestic customers”. Yesterday, we reported on speculation that new US tariffs on imported goods could cause the price of retro gaming handhelds from China to rise in price. We’re now seeing various US-based manufacturers report that they may have to increase the cost of their own items…
Some of you may remember that over the last few years, Nintendo has briefly talked about its plans to branch out into the health sector by offering something other than video games. One option that’s cropped up over time is the mention of a ‘quality of life’ offering. Seemingly shelved after Satoru Iwata’s passing, Nintendo…