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NewsRaiden Fighters Remix Collection Launches on PS4, PS5, and SwitchH2 Interactive has released Raiden Fighters Remix Collection today on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, bringing the cult-classic 1990s arcade shooter trilogy back to modern consoles.…NewsPokémon Turns 30, Pokémon Presents Set for Feb. 27, FireRed/LeafGreen and LEGO Sets Drop Same DayPokémon’s turning 30, and The Pokémon Company is doing what it always does best, a hype drop with a stopwatch on it. They’ve confirmed a new Pokémon Presents…NewsThe Legend of Zelda turns the big 40Forty years ago today (February 21, 1986), Nintendo dropped The Legend of Zelda on Japan’s Famicom Disk System and basically invented the modern “go get lost in a…NewsPrison City Goes Physical and It’s Packing Crazy CapsLimited Run Pre-Orders Open for PS5 and Switch Clear some shelf space. Prison City just busted out of digital jail and is heading straight to your collection. Retro…NewsHideki Sato Passes Away at 77Hideki Sato, the engineer behind Sega’s most iconic consoles, passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 77. For many gamers, that’s a headline about hardware…NewsAnimal Crossing New LeafAnimal Crossing New Leaf is a life simulation game developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. As the fourth main entry in the Animal Crossing series, it introduces the player as the newly appointed mayor of a small animal populated town. The game expands on previous entries with deep town customization, public works projects, ordinances, enhanced multiplayer features, and a tropical island area featuring mini games and exclusive collectibles.NewsMetal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 Officially Launching August 27, 2026MGS4 finally comes back… but some physical releases stink Konami just confirmed Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 will hit on August 27, 2026. The announcement dropped…NewsStar Fox Switch 2 demo is out and the N64 comparisons are already hereA Star Fox demo is available on Nintendo Switch 2. Comparison galleries are already placing it alongside the N64 original. Full release details unconfirmed.NewsThis Week’s UK Game Sales Chart: Nintendo Climbs, Sonic and Just Dance Make MovesThe latest GfK Entertainment Software Charts show little change at the top, but further down, there’s plenty of action! EA SPORTS FC 25, Call of Duty: Black Ops…NewsMark of the Deep Sets Sail in January 2025Prepare to brave the depths! Mark of the Deep, a pirate-themed Souls-like Metroidvania, launches this January on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by…NewsMonty Mole Digs Back to Nintendo Switch™: Unearth ‘The Monty Mole Collection’!Monty Mole, the beloved British retro gaming character, is set to make a triumphant return to the Nintendo Switch™ this December with the release of 'The Monty Mole…ReviewAnimal Crossing: New LeafA relaxing, all-ages life sim that makes you mayor of a charming real-time town. Endlessly replayable and full of personality.NewsThis Week’s Nintendo Download Brings Us Pac-Man and MoreThis week's Nintendo Download features Level-5's puzzle game Aero Porter on eShop, plus the arcade classic Pac-Man among the retro reissues.NewsNintendo 3DS XL Bundled With Free Mario Kart 7Nintendo bundles Mario Kart 7 free with the 3DS XL for $199.99 starting December 2nd, the same price as the system alone.NewsWipeout 3 Speeds onto the Wii UWipeout 3, based on the ABC obstacle-course show, hits Wii U with 200+ obstacles and GamePad-powered sabotage of rival players.NewsThe Wii U: First New Gaming Console in 6 YearsNintendo's Wii U launches November 18th, the first new home console in six years, with 30-plus games and Basic ($299.99) and Deluxe sets.NewsWii U Suppliers Sold OutMajor retailers including Walmart, GameStop and Best Buy have sold out of Wii U pre-orders ahead of the November 18th launch.NewsSiNG Party to Launch With Wii U on November 18thNintendo's singing-and-dancing party game SiNG Party launches with the Wii U on November 18th, bundled with a microphone for $59.99.NewsFinal Fantasy III Takes an Airship Ride to the Kindle FireSquare Enix brings the 3D remake of Final Fantasy III, the entry that introduced the job system, to Amazon's Kindle Fire.NewsWii U Pricing and Launch Date SetNintendo dates the Wii U for November 18th, with a $299.99 Basic set and a higher-storage Deluxe set bundling Nintendo Land.NewsFull List of Wii U Launch-Window GamesNintendo reveals the full Wii U launch-window game list, a broad, third-party-heavy slate including Black Ops II, NBA 2K13 and Skylanders Giants.NewsWhat You Didn’t Know About NintendoAn infographic rounds up lesser-known facts about Nintendo's long history, timed to the 3DS XL launch and the upcoming Wii U.NewsThe World Ends With You: Solo Remix Released for iOSSquare Enix brings its cult DS action-RPG The World Ends With You to iOS as Solo Remix, reworked for a single touchscreen.NewsNew Super Mario Bros. 2 LaunchesNew Super Mario Bros. 2 is out now on Nintendo 3DS, at retail and on the eShop, adding the high-score Coin Rush mode to its coin-hoarding theme.