Cassette Beasts ‘Multiplayer’ update launches May 20

It has been the end of an era for the 3DS and Wii U, but the functionality of the Nintendoconsoles’ games may now be better protected than many initially thought. Considering the widespread repercussions, it is easy to see the recent shutdown of online services tied to the consoles as Nintendo destroying the childhood of many people. However, action has been taken to combat the dire effect that this will have on many beloved games, and save them from their fates.

The “Next-Gen Update” for Fallout 4 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on April 25, publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios announced.

may have just received one of its biggest content drops in the form of the 1.6 Update but the fun isn't ending there as ConcernedApe announces that another patch is on the way. Having launched in 2016, has proven to be a resounding success for its creator in no small part due to his work in maintaining the game with extensive post-launch support. The dedication and love ConcernedApe has shown to the farming RPG and its massive community has prompted many to question whether he ever takes any time off.

Wii U fans have brought the console's online multiplayer functionality back online, after Nintendo officially ended its own server support.

Nintendo has filed a new patent that seeks to improve upon the Switch's original dock. The new patent was recently discovered and hints at the company's potential plans to redesign the Nintendo Switch's dock, something that the company calls «troublesome» in the new filings.

Square Enix has announced that SaGa Emerald Beyond will receive a free demo on April 4th. It’s available at midnight local time for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5, while PC players can access it via Steam at 9 AM PDT.

A team of modders is on the brink of making GTA 5 playable on Nintendo Switch, Linux, and Android devices, following a leak of the game's source code in December 2023. This breakthrough has unleashed a wave of possibilities in the modding community, with fans eagerly anticipating the prospect of enjoying the iconic title on new platforms.

The latest update to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service has added the classic Game Boy Advance game F-Zero: Maximum Velocity to the list of playable titles. The Nintendo Switch Online subscription service gives subscribers access to a wide range of classic Nintendo games from a variety of console generations. Some of these games are available to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers regardless of tier, while some require the Expansion Pack.

Otome visual novel Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling will launch for Switch on May 28 in the west, publisher Idea Factory International announced.

Nintendo of America is reportedly cutting around 120 contractor jobs as part of a restructuring of its testing department ahead of Switch 2’s launch.

Creature collecting RPG Cassette Beasts will receive a multiplayer update in May, plus it's heading to mobile devices this year.

Publisher Square Enix and developer Gemdrops will release the version 1.1 update for Star Ocean: The Second Story R on March 27 at 3:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 a.m. ET / 19:00 JST, the companies announced.