Games: Nintendo News & Reviews

Sonic Boom developer has been shut down
Sun Jan 18 11:51 am
Sanzaru Games, the developer behind Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal on Nintendo 3DS and Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice on Nintendo 3DS, has now been shut down by Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp company, Meta. The team at Sanzaru Games, were working on VR games for Meta and joined Armature Studio and Twisted Pixel, who were also… Read More »Sonic Boom developer has been shut down

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New Chrono Trigger form-ism figures spotted at 30th anniversary concert
Sun Jan 18 7:10 am
Square Enix has recently been hosting the special 30th Anniversary Orchestral Concert for the much-loved Chrono Trigger franchise. One of the things noticed at the concert were the new form-ism figures which look amazing. Fans of the franchise online have been speculating that the doll-like figure designs will be used for the rumoured remake of… Read More »New Chrono Trigger form-ism figures spotted at 30th anniversary concert

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Rumour: Details for Sonic Movie 4 may have leaked
Sun Jan 18 6:57 am
Apparent plot details for Sonic Movie 4 have emerged online via movie insider, Daniel Richtman. Whether Richtman can be trusted as a source remains to be seen, but the rumour circulating the web implies that that the charming Amy will play a key role in the upcoming movie along with the devilish Robotnik and Metal… Read More »Rumour: Details for Sonic Movie 4 may have leaked

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Dusk Golem: Resident Evil Code Veronica remake announcement in 2026 and Resident Evil 5 remake another year
Sat Jan 17 2:47 pm
Resident Evil insider Dusk Golem is hunkering down on his claim that Resident Evil: Code Veronica is the next Resident Evil game to get the remake treatment and he claims that the announcement for the remake will take place sometime this year. There have been reports that Resident Evil 5 Remake is set to be… Read More »Dusk Golem: Resident Evil Code Veronica remake announcement in 2026 and Resident Evil 5 remake another year

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Former SEGA producer says Nintendo wanted art for Mario & Sonic Olympic Games changed as Sonic’s foot was in-front of Mario’s
Sat Jan 17 12:13 pm
One of the more bizarre pieces of news circulating today is that Nintendo was not happy with the original artwork for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. The reason? Well, Sonic’s foot was originally placed in front of Mario’s, which Nintendo wasn’t happy about, as it would have given Sonic an advantage in the… Read More »Former SEGA producer says Nintendo wanted art for Mario & Sonic Olympic Games changed as Sonic’s foot was in-front of Mario’s

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US: Nintendo Switch 2 sales data from Circana will be released Thursday for December
Sat Jan 17 12:04 pm
Circana, the group which tracks video game software and hardware sales in the United States, will be delivering its latest chart information for the month of December on Thursday. We know the Nintendo Switch 2 failed to dominant during November in the United States as the PlayStation 5 proved to be the best-selling console for… Read More »US: Nintendo Switch 2 sales data from Circana will be released Thursday for December

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Japan: Latest Famitsu readers most wanted games
Sat Jan 17 6:39 am
The latest Famitsu readers most wanted video games are in and there’s a definite battle at the top spot between the long-awaited Pragmata and Pokemon Pokopia. Pragmata narrowly beats Pokemon Pokopia to claim the top spot this week with 673 votes as opposed to 647. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has three places with the Nintendo… Read More »Japan: Latest Famitsu readers most wanted games

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US: Netflix will eventually get The Legend of Zelda Movie
Fri Jan 16 2:26 pm
Sony’s recent deal with Netflix will mean that the popular streaming company will eventually get The Legend of Zelda movie in the United States after its theatrical release and video on demand release. Engadget points out the Netflix has a similar deal with Universal Studios which brought The Super Mario Bros Movie to Netflix after its theatrical… Read More »US: Netflix will eventually get The Legend of Zelda Movie

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Hi-Fi Rush has been rated for Nintendo Switch
Fri Jan 16 7:48 am
The throughly enjoyable Hi-Fi Rush has now been rated for the Nintendo Switch leading to speculation it could be announced for the platform soon with a Nintendo Switch 2 version not far behind. Hi-Fi Rush was one of the Xbox games initially planned to be brought over to the Nintendo Switch, but it never materialised.… Read More »Hi-Fi Rush has been rated for Nintendo Switch

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Kiwi Talkz says Crimson Desert is coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Fri Jan 16 7:41 am
Video game interviewer Kiwi Talkz has set the rumour mill ablaze with news that the technically impressive Crimson Desert will come to the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is a large open world adventure game with peril round every corner and is set in the continent of Pywel. It was discovered months ago that GameStop… Read More »Kiwi Talkz says Crimson Desert is coming to Nintendo Switch 2

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New LEGO Zelda set leaked for final Ocarina of Time battle
Fri Jan 16 5:56 am
A new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time-themed LEGO set has leaked and it depicts the final battle in the hit Nintendo 64 game. The set is titled The Final Battle and is 1003 pieces and set to launch on 1st March for £100. You can check out the box-art along with the actual set… Read More »New LEGO Zelda set leaked for final Ocarina of Time battle

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A potential new Nintendo Switch 2 model discovered
Fri Jan 16 5:48 am
A Bluesky user has discovered what appears to be a new Nintendo Switch 2 model code on Nintendo’s internal website. The new Nintendo Switch 2 model uses the code name OSM and doesn’t fit with the current code names, meaning that it’s a different model from what has come before. The general thought is that… Read More »A potential new Nintendo Switch 2 model discovered

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