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Former Nintendo employees have revealed that, despite its public announcement, Xenoblade Chronicles was originally planned to go without a North American release. Xenoblade Chronicles is one of Nintendo's most popular RPG series, with its pedigree allowing developer Monolith Soft to become one of Nintendo's most reliable first-party studios. However, none of Xenoblade's success would have been possible without the very first entry released on the Nintendo Wii all the way back in 2010.

One creative The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has recently managed to put together an adorable fishing boat. Their cute contraption later made the rounds online, adding to the countless feats of engineering that Tears of the Kingdom fandom has managed to date.

An incredible take on Link from shows off one of the character's designs from one of the best games in the franchise:. Following Link on his journey to the Twilight Realm, he takes on the ability to turn into a wolf and travels across Hyrule trying to find the kidnapped children of Ordon village. Fans enjoyed the 2006 game so much that it's become one of the series' many beloved classics

Activision studio Vicarious Visions was working on a 3D Donkey Kong title, it’s claimed.

A report from DidYouKnowGaming has revealed that Vicarious Visions, the developers behind Skylanders, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, pitched a 3D Donkey Kong game to Nintendo that ultimately got rejected.

One prominent Persona leaker has made a claim that multiple upcoming games from Sega and its subsidiary Atlus will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. While the leaker hasn't named any of these titles specifically and Nintendo hasn't even officially confirmed the Switch 2's existence, some sources believe this could mean more Persona remakes will make their way to the console.

Stardew Valley players have been trying to piece together just what triggers the bug in the 1.6 update that has been causing their valuable Prismatic Shards to disappear from storage containers. Now, one Stardew Valley player thinks they may have the answer.

Nintendo has officially released a brand-new trailer for the highly-anticipated remake of Luigi's Mansion 2, teasing the story of the sequel launching next month. Throughout recent years, Nintendo has brought a plethora of fan-favorite games from past consoles to the Switch with a fresh coat of paint and enhanced gameplay. Last year saw the launch of the long-awaited remake of Super Mario RPG, alongside remasters of classic games like Metroid Prime and Pikmin 1 + 2. Now, one of Nintendo's most highly-anticipated remakes has received a brand-new teaser trailer.

Forgotten Gems is a regular column about notable games that have moved out of the public eye and may not be easily accessible anymore. To see all the other games I've covered so far, be sure to check out the 11 previous issues of Forgotten Gems in our Columns section.

Amazon’s been handing out plenty of discounts as part of its Gaming Week sale, but Nintendo Switch deals seem to be suffering. There just aren’t any major discounts on games for Ninty’s handheld - and the savings that are there… are already being beaten by Walmart. 

A talented Pokemon fan has shared what a Mega Evolved Talonflame could look like if it were to be introduced. Mega Evolutions were first introduced to gamers when Pokemon Xand Y were released on the 3DS in 2013. The feature was short-lived as the mechanic was dropped from the mainline series when the Pokemonfranchise moved to the Nintendo Switch.

A Pokemon fan has created a Mewtwo card holder that's ideal for holding cards from The Pokemon Card Game or even Magic: The Gathering. The creative Pokemon idea has spurred a conversation about what kind of Pokemon would make the best card holder.

A Pokemon fan has recently designed a Mega Evolution for Sudowoodo inspired by a giant baobab tree. Mega Evolutions first appeared in the sixth generation Pokemon games, and have been inspiring fan art since then.

Stardew Valley has recently made the Slime Hutch significantly smaller. While the change is already six weeks old, some Stardew Valley players have only now started noticing it.

Nintendo sent a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice for over 8,000 GitHub repositories hosting code from the Yuzu Switch emulator, which the Zelda maker previously described as enabling “piracy at a colossal scale.” The sweeping takedown comes two months after Yuzu’s creators quickly settled a lawsuit with Nintendo and its notoriously trigger-happy legal team for $2.4 million.

Publisher Thunderful Games and developer Image & Form Games have released a “gameplay deep dive” trailer for turn-based RPG sequel SteamWorld Heist II.

A new version of one of the rarest games of all time is coming to theNintendo Switch and it should hopefully appeal to retro fans and newcomers alike. Nintendo enthusiasts will undoubtedly remember a time when the company used to host the Nintendo World Championship, a tournament that saw competitors taking on a variety of different games based on popular releases to show off their skills with a controller. The Game Pak for the Nintendo World Championship 1990 event is considered the rarest NES game of all time but fortunately, a new version is on the way for Switch.

The Entertainment Software Board has rated Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch.

According to recent leaks, the Nintendo Switch could soon be receiving a revamped version of Nintendo World Championships. Created specifically for the titular Nintendo World Championships esports competition, the Nintendo World Championships 1990 NES cartridge is one of the rarest video games of all time, with only a little over 100 confirmed to be in existence. As one might imagine, this has made Nintendo World Championships highly sought-after by collectors.

Another weekend is upon us, and you’re probably looking for some games to kill time with over the course of it. We’re in a bit of a lull right now ahead of a flurry of releases starting next week, so it’s a great time to dip back into the Xbox Game Pass catalog and check out some games that you may have missed. There are three games in particular that I think you should check out this weekend if you’re looking for something to play.

With rumors of a new Nintendo console heating up, it’s once again time to accept that the Switch’s long lifespan is coming to its end. 2024 will likely be the system’s last full year before a successor steals its thunder. That’s apparent in Nintendo’s recent first-party offerings, as the system is getting a lot of remasters and niche curveballs this year. As exclusives like Endless Ocean: Luminous underwhelm, you may have found yourself looking for reasons to fire up your Switch.

The aquatic exploration game,, provides an immersive experience on the Nintendo Switch for players to dive deep in the ocean to swim with all manner of fish, whales, sharks, and more. Developed by Arika and published by Nintendo, the game is a simulation adventure that tasks virtual divers with documenting over 500 species of aquatic life and salvaging relics from past civilizations. Whether playing alone on a solo dive, or experiencing the beauty of the ocean with up to 30 other players, the game is a beautiful, if slow, experience.

The Nintendo Switch 2 may support higher than 60 frames per second gameplay and even 40 FPS, 120Hz modes, judging from some recent findings.

Nintendo has issued a DMCA takedown notice against 8,535 GitHub repositories that contain code from the Yuzu emulator for Switch.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will receive its final update this month as developer ArtPlay finally adds all the additional features promised in its Kickstarter Campaign from 2015.

Endless Ocean Luminous, the latest in Nintendo and developer Arika’s cult aquatic exploration games, is out now, and it might not be quite what some folks are expecting. The game features a number of mechanics that may be somewhat confusing at first, but don’t worry, we’re here to clarify things.

Endless Ocean Luminous, the latest in Nintendo and developer Arika’s cult aquatic exploration games, is out now, and it might not be quite what some folks are expecting. The game features a number of mechanics that may be somewhat confusing at first, but don’t worry, we’re here to clarify things.

Endless Ocean Luminous, the latest in Nintendo and developer Arika’s cult aquatic exploration games, is out now, and it might not be quite what some folks are expecting. The game features a number of mechanics that may be somewhat confusing at first, but don’t worry, we’re here to clarify things.

If you love the power of gaming PCs and the portability of the Nintendo Switch, you should think about getting a handheld gaming PC like the Asus ROG Ally. If you’re interested, it’s currently on sale from Walmart with an $87 discount that pulls its price down to $400 from $487. It’s a pretty popular device so we expect this offer to attract a lot of attention, which means it’s probably not going to last long. If you want to get this handheld gaming PC for this cheap, you should proceed with the transaction immediately.

A talented Pokemon fan has recreated some of the game's most iconic Ghost-type Pokemon in glass, creating a beautiful stained glass sun catcher. The creation, which took the artist about a month to complete, has drawn the attention of fellow Pokemon fans.

The studio behind 2019’s Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has just released the surprising news that a massive update is headed to the game next week. Update 1.5 will bring new cosmetic packs and two new multiplayer game modes to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.

A creative and imaginative Pokemon fan has come up with a new Pokemon fusion concept, one they are claiming is the most over-the-top, «OP» fusion that they've ever created. The intimidating amalgamation of powerful Pokemon into a single form is being lauded by the online Pokemon fan community at large, with many praising the level of thought put into the piece of fan art.

A talented Pokemon fan has made a painting of Umbreon based on one of its most popular TCG cards, achieving an impressive result. Over the years of the franchise, Pokemon fans have met hundreds of charismatic critters, but few have won the hearts of the audience like the Eeveelutions. Each Eevee variant has a different appearance and set of abilities based on how Pokemon trainers decide to evolve the creature.

A Pokemon fan has designed a Future Paradox form for Snorlax with an interesting theme behind it. The Pokemon concept is quite creative, turning Snorlax into a Pokemon that future humans might rely upon for entertainment at home.

Splatoon 3 announced its next Splatfest will begin on Friday, May 17. The family-friendly shooter franchise is known for its weekend-long Splatfest events, which pits teams of players against each other based on their answers to unique questions. Splatoon 3 will soon divide its community based on this month's prompt: «What would you do at the world's end?»

The newly-released Nintendo Switch exclusive scuba diving adventure game Endless Ocean: Luminous has earned mixed reviews from critics, making it one of the lower-rated Nintendo-published games in some time. Switch game Endless Ocean: Luminous is the third Endless Ocean game developed by Akira, with the first one releasing as a Wii exclusive in 2007, followed by a sequel in 2009.

Nintendo has taken down more than 8,500 clones of Switch emulator Yuzu with a single DMCA notice.

Once Apple opened the floodgates and allowed emulators onto the App Store, Delta was one of the first on the scene. This Nintendo emulator allows you to load up your ROMs for all the classic systems, from the NES and Game Boy to the N64 and DS. With so much nostalgia suddenly available right on your phone, it’s no wonder that Delta has become one of the most downloaded apps on the store. And while the emulator itself is fantastic, none of these games were intended to be played on your iPhone — and more specifically, with the touchpad. Even the old Game Boy games can feel cramped and cluttered when you are blocking parts of the screen with your thumbs, but there are plenty of handy accessories to make your iPhone the perfect platform for Delta games.

New rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have an improved performance while docked, but perhaps not so much in handheld mode.

The version 1.5 update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will launch on May 9 for PLayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and on May 16 for Switch, publisher 505 Games and developer ArtPlay announced. It will be the game’s final update

American convenience store chain 7-Eleven is partnering with Tetris on a line of merchandise, including a handheld.

Universal has released a video showing off the upcoming Super Nintendo World in Orlando.

Get ready to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th in a big way with the all-new Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron from Jazwares! This exciting line of officially licensed collectibles features meticulously detailed starships and iconic characters in a variety of sizes, perfect for fans of all ages.

With all the top-selling titles over the past three months in the US there’s been one constant – the PS5. Circana analyst/executive director Matt Piscatella confirmed that it topped console charts in unit and dollar sales for March 2024 and the first quarter. The Nintendo Switch ranked second in unit sales, while the Xbox Series X/S claimed second place in dollar sales.

Around three months ago, a flurry of rumors suggested that Microsoft was preparing many Xbox exclusive games to go multiplatform, including heavyweights like Gears of War, Starfield, and the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Shortly after those rumors, Microsoft broadcast a 'business update event' where Xbox executives revealed that a few games were indeed making the jump to PlayStation and/or Nintendo Switch consoles. These games turned out to be Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves. Phil Spencer labeled this an experiment and warned it didn't mean other, bigger games would definitely appear on other consoles:

Konami has released the opening movie for Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025, featuring the theme song “RELAY” sung by Mikei Fujiwara with music and arrangement by Naoyuki Sato.

Inti Creates has released the story trailer for side-scrolling action game Umbraclaw, which features the theme song “A Partner’s Promise” sung by Tsukumo voice actor Yuko Natsuyoshi.

Publisher Nexon, and developers Neople, Arc System Works, and Eighting have announced DNF DUEL downloadable content character Nen Master. She will launch this summer.

A Stardew Valley fan has created a welcome rug for their brother-in-law as an adorable housewarming gift. The charming Stardew Valley design is something that most fans of the game would likely be happy to receive, particularly with the special touches to the item.

A Stardew Valley player is sharing a discovery they made in the game after having spent 250 hours playing. Stardew Valley contains many secrets, and some of its game mechanics go unnoticed by fans, no matter how long they've been playing.

A Pokemon fan has shared their concept for what Sableye and its Mega Evolution would look like if they were humans. The two creations take cues from the original Pokemon series design, as well as an unexpected nod to Lara Croft of Tomb Raider.

Super Mario Bros. and LEGO have revealed eight brand-new collaboration sets based on the popular Nintendo property, which will all be available to purchase on August 1. Nintendo has collaborated with LEGO on a number of its properties, including the Super Mario Bros. franchise. Ever since their introduction in 2020, Nintendo and LEGO have partnered on a number of occasions to bring the franchise to life in LEGO form. This includes a number of playsets and figures based on popular Super Mario levels and characters.

The two newest Pokemon Squishmallows, Marill and Dragonite, are now available for pre-order. Fans who want to guarantee that they get these new adorable Pokemon plush toys shouldn't hesitate to place their orders soon.

Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members an older generation Anker PowerCore 737 25,600mAh USB Power Bank, which also includes a 65W USB PD wall charger for only $79.99 shipped. That's a nearly 40% price drop from its original $130 MSRP. This is close to the highest capacity power bank you're allowed to bring on airplane carry-on, and it also boasts 60W of USB power delivery to charge your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld.

Amid the rumors surrounding Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, sources stated that it will be deliberately underclocked in handheld mode to prolong battery life and could be more powerful than anticipated while in its TV dock. The same rumors also stated that the Switch 2 could output up to four teraflops of graphical power while docked, which is more than anticipated in previous rumors.

The iOS App Store has a new No. 1 app, and it’s Delta — Game Emulator. Recently unbanned by Apple, the app allows players to emulate games from several different Nintendo systems, even though it isn’t officially backed by Nintendo.

The long-delayed Star Wars: Hunters finally has a new release date. Back in 2021, Lucasfilm Games and developer Zynga announced Star Wars: Hunters, a squad-based arena shooter set after the fall of the Galactic Empire at the end of the original Star Wars movie trilogy. Players can choose from characters like Rieve, a dark-side-empowered warrior, a lightsaber-wielding droid called J-3DI, and even Utooni, a pair of junk-scavenging Jawas stacked together. Each of these characters has their own unique abilities, which will come in handy during frantic battles across several classic Star Wars locations.

The Nintendo Switch 2 may be clocked higher than expected in docked mode but "crazy low" in handheld mode to achieve better battery life, according to rumors circulating online.

Entergram will release Cabbage Soft-developed romance visual novel Jewelry Hearts Academia: We Will Wing Wonder World for PlayStation 4 and Switch on October 24 in Japan for 8,228 yen, listing at retailers such as Biccamera and Neowing reveal.

Genthru will be a playable character in the Eighting-developed fighting game Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact.

On paper, May 2024 may look like a weak month for games. The biggest release of the month is Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, a big Xbox exclusive and follow-up to a 2018 horror action game about a woman suffering from psychosis. But if you enjoy experimental indies, this month may just bring your favorite game of 2024 when all is said and done. Developer Team Ninja is being backed up on the indie front, as INDIKA, Animal Well, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Crow Country are all delivering spooky experiences five months ahead of Halloween.

After seemingly endless delays, the Star Wars: Hunters release date has at long last been confirmed! Best of all, it's launching soon.

A talented Pokemon fan has created new forms for Haroxus and three other Pokemon based on the Tapu guardians. In nine generations, Pokemon introduced players to different Pokemon and regions. Alola stands out in the Pokemon universe for having references beyond Asia, such as being Hawaii-based and offering new features that became famous among fans.

Japanese developer Arika has enjoyed a close relationship with Nintendo over the years.

Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda movie won’t be as heavy on the motion capture as director Wes Ball once envisioned.

A recent Stardew Valley update has added a potential homage to SpongeBob SquarePants, as the pineapple item can now be placed in fish tanks. While Update 1.6 added a boatload of new content to Stardew Valley, the game’s creator, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, included a few more surprises in subsequent updates in the weeks following, such as allowing players to place more items in their fish tanks.

A Pokemon fan has shared an idea on how the Pokemon Home app and Pokemon games could come together, which would make the experience much more convenient. Pokemon Home's functions are appreciated by players, but actually using the system could be streamlined.

Developer Aggro Crab has revealed that Another Crab's Treasure became the studio's best launch yet after selling 100,000 copies in under four days. Another Crab's Treasure is only the studio's second game but has quickly earned a positive reputation after its successful launch.

Some Pokemon GO fans are currently accusing the game’s developer, Niantic, of misleading its player base by using old character models in marketing images to sell avatar items. This is one of the latest developments in the controversy surrounding the recent change in avatars in Pokemon GO, which has been widely disliked by fans.

A Stardew Valley player has pointed out that the game would hugely benefit from letting the player grow lemons. Stardew Valley's 1.6 update added a lot of new content and even some new crops to the game, but lemons weren't among them.

It’s been more than a year since the Nintendo 3DS eShop shut down, but players will soon be able to access their library of 3DS games from their iPhone thanks to a new emulator. Mimicking the 3DS's iconic design, it will offer a split-screen view for players to dive into the Nintendo games on the go, putting well-loved games like on Apple's smart devices.

Free-to-play third-person competitive arena combat game Star Wars: Hunters will launch for Switch, iOS, and Android on June 4, publisher Zynga and developers NaturalMotion and BossAlien announced.

Four-player cooperative action adventure game Funko Fusion will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 13, developer 10:10 Games announced.

An incredibly rare Nintendo DS is being auctioned off, and it could sell for over £15,000. The Nintendo DS was first released in 2004 as the successor to the Nintendo Game Boy Advance and evolved the Big N's classic handheld formula by including a second touchscreen that players could use for hit titles like The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Pokemon Black and White. While it was eventually phased out in favor of the upgraded Nintendo 3DS in 2011, the original Nintendo DS remains one of gaming’s most well-remembered portable systems, with several of its past exclusives being released on current hardware to this day.

Right now, Amazon is offering a $25 discountwhen you spend at least $250 on select gaming products, which includes handhelds like the standard and OLED models of the Nintendo Switch. Purchasing a Nintendo Switch OLED will discount the final price to $325 at checkout, while the vanilla Switch is on sale for $275. While this isn’t the lowest price we’ve ever seen on either of these handhelds, Amazon’s promotion is the best way to save on a factory mint model of the Nintendo Switch.

Funko Fusion has been treated to a release date, with 10:10 Games revealing that its upcoming action adventure is set to hit the market on September 13. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of pre-orders for select versions of Funko Fusion, whose physical edition will be distributed in partnership with Skybound Entertainment's gaming division.

ATLUS has released a new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, dubbed “An Ideal World.”

PQube will release MAGES.-developed otome visual novel Genso Manege, also known as Rever d’un Manege, for Switch and PC via Steam in the west, the publisher announced. A release date was not announced.

Just when you think a game likeShin Megami Tensei V can’t get any darker, a new version comes for blood.