Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has launched digital preorders for HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND, the casual party game bringing the cutest crew around to one place. Enter the colorful world of Hello Kitty and Friends in Sanrio Games’ debut title featuring 145 characters and dozens of fun and unique mini games. HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND is coming October 29 to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Preorders are available now in multiple editions and include bonuses in the physical and digital versions. |
HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND features Sanrio’s favorite faces in an experience that is fun for all ages, taking players to a charming town populated by Hello Kitty and Friends. Game play allows up to four players to participate in more than 45 casual mini games, playing with one another in a range of whimsical party games themed after sports, food, music, and more. Players can choose from a massive roster of popular characters and customize their avatars with hairstyles, outfits and items found throughout the game. Designed with intuitive controls, HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND is perfect for newcomers and experienced players to play solo or with friends in local or online multiplayer. |
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Game File reporter Stephen Totilo had high expectations of interviewing former Disney CEO Michael Eisner about why he ultimately decided to approve Kingdom Hearts. Unfortunately when Totilo approached him he had no memory of agreeing to the deal. When he was told it was Final Fantasy plus Disney characters his memory was jogged a bit. It was far from the interview that Totilo expected. |
Eisner steps down from the dais and I approach him, identifying myself as a reporter. I ask him if he can recall saying okay to a game called Kingdom Hearts. |
You were pitched the game in Tokyo, I tell him. It was Final Fantasy plus Disney characters. |
Oh, I remember now, he says. |
Do you recall why you said yes? |
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Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog and fast food chain Wendy’s in the United States will soon be able to indulge in a Sonic the Hedgehog Kids Meal. The special promotion which is tied to the franchise’s 35th anniversary includes one of seven collectible character card cases with each meal.The promotion will be available until September so you’ve got plenty of time to collect the character card cases and cards. |
“Each Kids’ Meal comes with one of seven character card cases, and each case contains five trading cards, for a total of 35 cards across all sets. The seven character sets feature Sonic the Hedgehog, Amy Rose, Miles “Tails” Prower, Silver the Hedgehog, Knuckles the Echidna, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Rouge the Bat.” |
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Thanks to SonicGalaxy27 for sending in the news tip! |
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Nintendo has released an overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, an enhanced version of the original 2017 Nintendo Switch JRPG. Purchasing the upgrade pack will allow you to experience the game at 4K/60fps in TV mode or 1080p/60fps in handheld mode, and also adds new content, including: outfit designs for Pyra and Mythra, a Merc Assault mode to control up to six Blades directly, and a rare Blade, MOMO, who can swap between light and dark forms. |
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches digitally 30th July, but those who don’t already own the original game can opt to wait for the physical edition, arriving 1st October. |
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SEGA announced quite a while back that it is working on bringing back some of its classic IPs such as Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio and more. In a new interview SEGA president and COO, Shuji Utsumi, said that he can’t wait to see and hear peoples impressions of the finished products. He stated that the development teams have been working carefully to “retain the essence of the original while adapting it to modern tastes.” Here’s what Mr. Utsumi said about the projects via machine translation. |
In June, the new Crazy Taxi title, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, greatly excited Sega fans. In addition to Crazy Taxi, we hear you are also developing new titles based on legacy IPs. How is that progressing? |
Utsumi: We are currently developing titles such as “[Title of previous title ]” and “[ Title of previous title],” which we have already announced. I can’t give you any details yet, but I’m very much looking forward to them. I would love for longtime fans to give us their honest opinions. At the same time, I would like people who are unfamiliar with the series to see that “Sega makes games like this too.” We will be making sure to retain the essence of the original while adapting it to modern tastes. We are currently developing titles such as Jet Set Radio and Streets of Rage. |
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With discourse still growing around Sony’s plans to completely abandon physical media in 2028 Famitsu asked SEGA president and COO, Shuji Utsumi, about his thoughts on physical video game software. Mr. Utsumi told the publication that the company still very much values physical media and are working on their strategy going forward to complement both physical and digital video game software. Here’s what Mr. Utsumi had to say via machine translation. |
Sega is also active in the distribution of game software, so I imagine you have a strong focus on physical packaging. |
Utsumi: We were originally a platform provider, and of course, we still value our physical culture. Rather than completely abandoning that, we are currently challenging ourselves to shift towards being able to think about and act on the important aspects of digital in parallel. |
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Japanese gaming publication Famitsu has published an extensive interview with SEGA president and COO, Shuji Utsumi. One of the topics touched upon is the all-important Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Mr. Utsumi says that due to the success of the movies certain developments have been made possible and they hope to make full use of those. He wouldn’t elaborate further on this, but it sounds like there’s some special stuff in the pipeline. Mr. Utsumi also spoke about the upcoming Sonic 4 Movie which he says features some “pretty amazing visuals.” Here’s what he said via machine translation. |
In that kind of transmedia business, it seems that Sonic will play a significant role. |
Utsumi: Sonic is like an icon of Sega, and I believe that if Sonic thrives, the entire company will thrive. In fact, some developments have been made possible thanks to the success of the Sonic movie, so we hope to make good use of those and connect them to other IPs as well. |
I’m also looking forward to the new Sonic movie that is currently in production. |
Utsumi: This film also features some pretty amazing visuals. Of course, Jim Carrey and Amy Rose are in it. It’s a really fun movie, so we’ll do our best to make it a big hit in Japan as well. |
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Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today released a new producer video for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, offering an in-depth look at the upcoming Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC and confirming its launch on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Launching alongside the downloadable content, a free update will introduce new battle mechanics available to all players. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is available now on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. |
In the video, producer Jun Furutani provides an overview of the Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC, highlighting its new solo mode, Limit Breaker Journey, along with 33 new playable characters spanning DRAGON BALL, DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL SUPER, and DRAGON BALL GT. The downloadable content also expands the game with four new Episode Battles, new Extra Battles, and four all-new stages. |
The DLC’s new solo mode, Limit Breaker Journey, lets players take a favorite character and develop them into a fighter suited to their own playstyle. Players will be able to choose destinations across a map, taking on battles and events that strengthen their character with each run. A stamina system adds an element of risk and reward, as movement consumes stamina and lowers a character’s starting health in battle. Opponent strength is represented by “SP,” with tougher enemies granting more EXP, and special events allowing players to meet specific characters, equip stat-boosting Battle Art, and train for additional EXP. As players increase their SP, they earn points to allocate across six parameters, with characters strengthened in Limit Breaker Journey carrying their enhanced stats into Player Matches and Offline Battles. |
Launching alongside the Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC, the free update introduces two new battle mechanics first revealed in the announcement trailer. “Sparking! Boost” consumes a larger amount of Skill Stock to sharply raise attack power while in Sparking! mode for one decisive offensive burst, at the cost of temporarily reduced stats once the effect ends. “Chain Blast” lets players follow up after sending an opponent flying by switching in a reserve ally and continuing the assault with a Blast for massive damage. The free update also adds three new variations of existing stages, in addition to the four all-new stages included in the DLC. |
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This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: |
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
- Splatoon Raiders – In this single-player-focused action game, you’ll play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut – a trio of swashbuckling musicians – and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands! Customize your character, kit yourself out with mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons, and take on waves of enemy Salmonids as you raid the islands for treasure. It’s not just you out there, though. One member of Deep Cut will raid alongside you in a powerful bot. You can also join with up to three other players online or via local wireless! The Splatoon Raiders game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 system.
- Layers Upon Layers of Music – Oh, Banana! The Donkey Kong Bananza soundtrack swings onto Nintendo Music. Have a smashing good time with energetic tunes from Donkey Kong’s latest adventure, featuring tracks like “Ingot Isle Falls,” “Forest Layer: Bellhop Burb,” and “Banandium Root Tower.” For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
- A Treasure Trove of Tracks – All geared up and ready to roll out in Splatoon Raiders? Get in the zone with a special release of some tracks from the game and psych yourself up to splat some Salmonids!
- Tune Into Adventure – Additional playlists featuring tracks from the Mario Kart World game are crossing the finish line on Nintendo Music! Coast through your next excursion with the newly added Free Roam with Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Free Roam with Mario Kart: Double Dash!! playlists.
- The Duskbloods Network Test – From now until July 28 at 6:59 a.m. PT, players can register for The Duskbloods Network Test taking place Aug. 21 through Aug. 24! To apply for and participate in the network test, you must have a Nintendo Switch 2 system and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. For more information, visit: https://campaign.theduskbloods.jp/p/event/networktest/.
- Make a Splash with Splatoon Raiders! – Celebrate the launch of the Splatoon Raiders game with an opportunity to scoop up My Nintendo Platinum Points! Visit this page, sign in with your Nintendo Account and select your answer to score a bounty of 30 My Nintendo Platinum Points.
- My Nintendo Splatoon Raiders Beach Day Sweepstakes – Ready for a shore-fire way to celebrate summer? Enter the My Nintendo Splatoon Raiders Beach Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win a fresh set of island-themed gear! Whether you’re lounging by the waves or heading out on a treasure hunt, these prizes have you covered. This sweepstakes ends on Sept. 22 at 11 p.m. PT. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/829159cdaf833165.
- Play It Loud with Nintendo Classics! – For a limited time, you can get a free bonus month of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack when you purchase or redeem a 12-month individual or family membership! Current Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can also take advantage of this offer. Act fast – this offer ends July 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/online/nintendo-switch-online/expansion-pack-extra-month-free/.
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: |
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Monolith Soft has announced that the engrossing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has now been updated to Version 3.0.0. The update makes the game compatible with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game, which launches on 30th July. Read on for the full patch notes: |
Latest update: Ver. 3.0.0 (Released July 22, 2026) |
Update Details for Nintendo Switch 2 |
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available to play starting July 30, 2026.
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The acclaimed team at Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft have announced today that they have helped out on the development of Splatoon Raiders, which launched today. Monolith Soft says that they helped create art assets for the well-received game. The company is no stranger to helping out on other Nintendo games and has a list of […]
Nintendo has been all in on remakes as of late and Shigeru Miyamoto addressed this very issue in the latest edition of Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu. Miyamoto defended remakes saying that a lot of younger people just haven’t had the chance to play the original games, so remaking them to be in a revised and […]
Nintendo has released a software update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. Bringing the humorous Mii life-simulation game to Version 1.0.4, this update focuses on fixing various bugs and gameplay issues, including a rare instance of save data corruption after using the Island Builder, a crash that could happen after resolving a Mii character’s […]
To coincide with today’s release of the splat-tastic Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2, nine tracks from the game have been added to Nintendo Music. Nintendo has done other “Special Releases” like this for newer titles in the past, but it remains to be seen if and when the rest of the soundtrack will come to the service. […]
The legendary Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto has participated in an interview with Famitsu during which he discussed how The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie influenced the teams decision to make new games based on appearances in the movies. Mr. Miyamoto says that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book was developed because […]
As promised Nintendo and Hasbro have unveiled The Legend of Zelda-themed figures which are due out next year. The companies revealed some of the first wave of figures which will be available which will tie in with the film also scheduled to be released next year. Pricing has yet to be announced.
Nintendo recently published an Ask the Developer segment all about the upcoming Splatoon Raiders. One of the questions posed to the team was why they decided to create a Splatoon spin-off title rather than immediately start work on Splatoon 4. Yoshihiko Ito explained that while development of Splatoon 3 was winding down they were exploring […]
Nintendo is getting ready for the launch for the long-awaited Splatoon Raiders which will release on the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow. The Kyoto-based company has now issued the first update, bringing the game to Version 1.1.0. The update simply fixes a few issues and is required to use the game’s online features. Read on for […]
FromSoftware has announced that The Duskbloods closed network test registration opens today for those of you who want to get some hands-on time with the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. The actual network test will begin on 21st August, but you need to sign up to participate. This will give the team time to view the […]
The upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection 2 looks set to be something special with Metal Gear Solid 4 finally playable on current consoles. Today, Konami has revealed the all-important resolution and framerates for the games included in the collection. We have included the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 specifications, but if you wish […]
Popular toy manufacturer Hasbro has posted a teaser of The Legend of Zelda range of action figures which are set to be revealed very soon. The news was announced last week that Hasbro had teamed up with Nintendo to create a range of figures based on the iconic franchise and that they are due to […]
Persona has long been rumoured for Fortnite for quite some time, but has yet to materialise. However, that’s seemingly set to change next season as apparently Atlus’s beloved series will be gracing the popular free-to-play game. The news comes via usually reliable leaker SamLeakss. It should be noted that nothing has been confirmed as of […]
Nintendo of Europe has announced that the Summer Sale is now on the Nintendo eShop. Sadly the sale doesn’t replicate deals found in the US eShop sale, but there’s a few discounts to be had including the excellent Red Dead Redemption for £20 and the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection for £8. The Summer Sale […]
The Pokemon Company has announced a new collaboration between Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon Horizons: The Series. Pokemon Sleep owners can expect to see some new Pokemon appear in the smartphone app including Captain Pikachu and Tinkatink as well as some special third anniversary gifts. Check out exactly what’s in store for Pokemon Sleep iOS and […]
For a series that began as a new IP on the Wii U of all systems, no one could have predicted the juggernaut that Splatoon, a uniquely colourful, online multiplayer shooter, has since become, with the now iconic Inkling standing right alongside Mario, Link, and Isabelle at the front entrance of Nintendo’s retail locations. With […]
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that its long-awaited The Witcher 3 expansion titled Songs of the Past will be unveiled at Gamescom 2026 next month. The expansion will be featured during the Gamescom Opening Night Live event, which will be hosted by Geoff Keighley. Gamescom Opening Night Live kicks off on 25th August at 7pm […]
Nintendo continues its mission to complete the stunning Mario Kart World soundtrack as it has added more tracks from the Free Roam mode. The company has now included tracks from the GameCube title, Mario Kart: Double Dash, and Game Boy Advance game, Mario Kart Super Circuit. Here’s the latest additions: Mario Kart World – Free Roam with […]
Nintendo has asked a judge to dismiss the class action lawsuit which the Kyoto-based company is accused of “potential unjust enrichment” by hiking up the price of Nintendo Switch 2 controllers and the original Nintendo Switch last year saying that customers “received exactly what they bargained and paid for.” Back in February, the U.S. Supreme […]
The action-packed Stellar Blade has already been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2 and it is set to launch on Nintendo’s latest platform later this year. The game has just been rated by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board and received a M for Mature game rating on the Nintendo Switch 2. You can read why […]
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is thankfully getting an open beta on the Nintendo Switch 2 giving you a chance to test out the game before it is released later this year. The Modern Warfare 4 open beta is open to anyone and no pre-order is required to play. You […]
The once giant UK video game retailer GAME has now collapsed into administration owing a staggering £16 million. The company once had 300 stores across the UK and was a popular destination to pick up and browse the latest video games before online retailers swooped in. “The Game brand was originally established in 1990 and developed into […]
Square Enix has marked the 25th anniversary for the well regarded Final Fantasy X which launched on the PlayStation 2 on 19th July, 2001. The Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday. For now, relive some of the memories in the video down below. Thanks to […]
Akihiro Hino, the president of gaming company Level-5, has talked about the long-awaited new entry in the Professor Layton series, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Hino said that those who play the game should find the ending satisfying as it will “make people think a little” given “our current age of AI”. Hino […]
UK retailer Argos has given fans a closer look at the upcoming LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade game. The set includes 1367 pieces and will go on sale later this year. The set has yet to be officially unveiled by The LEGO Group and will retail for $200.
A known leaker with a decent track record, Team Biohazard, has said that a Dino Crisis game started full development at Capcom in 2022. Dino Crisis is one franchise that fans have been patiently waiting for a number of years as the last Dino Criss game was released on the original Xbox back in 2003.
The director of Square Enix, Yoshinori Kitase, has participated in a special feature celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X. Mr. Kitase spoke about the difficulties of assembling a team to tackle the project as Tetsuya Nomura was wrapped up in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Other members of staff were beavering away on Kingdom […]
The legendary video game developer Shigeru Miyamoto has talked with Japanese magazine Casa Brutus about the Mario games that have impressed him most and left a lasting impression on him. The two games are Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo and Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64. He said that during development of […]
Former Nintendo of America employee Kit Ellis has revealed in a new video that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had the tightest security of any game he had been involved in with the company. Ellis says that less than ten people at Nintendo of America had the disclosure level required to even […]
Reliable leaker NateTheHate has commented on the recent rumour that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will be available to pre-order on 4th August. Nate says that the listing is pulling data from the upcoming Beast of Reincarnation which actually launches on 4th August and retails for $59.99. It’s not clear now when […]
The release date for the eagerly-anticipated Splatoon Raiders is nearing ever closer and we now know the actual file-size. Those looking to purchase a digital copy of Splatoon Raiders from the Nintendo eShop will discover that it is a mere 13.1GB. Our review for Splatoon Raiders will be available soon, so be on the lookout […]
Bethesda has published a new post on X detailing the future of the popular Fallout video game franchise. Bethesda is working on Fallout 5 and Obsidian is working on a new Fallout experience. That’s not all as both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are set to receive the remaster treatment. This has long been […]
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