- Metal Gear Solid 4: The Flawed Masterpiece Kojima Didn't Want to Make
With Metal Gear Solid 4 finally arriving on modern consoles thanks to Master Collection Vol. 2, we take a look back at the game's legacy. Was it really just a big cutscene, or is it Kojima's masterpiece? Read more » - Ultra Graphics Settings Are a Scam: Why High Is Good Enough, if Not Better, for Most Players
Most games don’t actually need to be played at Ultra settings to look good. They don’t even need it to look great. To prove it, I turned down the settings in a bunch of great-looking games to see how much difference it really makes. Not only did I find it… Read more » - Guide: Every Nintendo Switch Online Virtual Boy Game Ranked
All the VB games on NSO.Following the addition of D-Hopper and Zero Racers — unreleased Virtual Boy games released for the sirst time via NSO — we're updating and republishing this article. Enjoy!Of all of Nintendo's consoles, the Virtual Boy is one of the most fascinating as a rare hardware… Read more » - Pokémon ETBs are Surprisingly Easy to Get Hold of Right Now on Amazon
Amazon has quietly restocked high-demand Pokémon TCG Elite Trainer Boxes below secondary market prices, including hard-to-find Pokémon Center Exclusives and new releases. Read more » - Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (22nd August)
Arise, Bloodsworn.Ahoy! The weekend is here once again – joy! Before we get into what we're playing, however, let's just see what's been going on this week.First up, Nintendo finally confirmed what the newly-revised Switch 2 price will be in the UK. It's not terrible news, to be honest, but… Read more » - Round Up: The First Impressions Of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Are In
Gameplay footage of the Nintendo build also revealed.Early access for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has officially gone live, and although Switch 2 users won't be joining in on the fun until next weekend's open beta, Activision has given select creators and outlets a chance to drop in on… Read more » - Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Partner Developer Revealed By Activision
Infinity Ward got support from Digital Legends.Call of Duty is making its return to Nintendo platforms after 13 years this October, and Activision has revealed the developer who helped with the Switch 2 version of Modern Warfare 4.Infinity Ward called on Activision's partners at Digital Legends. The Spanish-based studio, founded… Read more » - Nintendo Wipes Out Hundreds Of Switch Emulator Repositories
In a new wave of GitHub takedowns.In Nintendo's ongoing battle against emulation, it has apparently wiped out more than 400 Switch emulator repositories in a "single-day GitHub sweep".As reported by TorrentFreak, Nintendo filed seven DMCA anti-circumvention notices "in one coordinated campaign" earlier this week. It targets forks of Yuzu, copies… Read more » - The Sinking City 2 Review
The Sinking City 2 feels inescapably like off-brand Resident Evil, but it's a praiseworthy imitation of its main inspirations wrapped in the Cthulhu mythos. Read more » - 'Hoping for a Huge October Surprise, But Not Holding My Breath' — Arc Raiders Players Torn After Embark Delays Future Expeditions Until Early 2027
Embark Studios has announced that all future Arc Raiders Expeditions have been delayed until early 2027 as it aims to "return with major improvements" following community feedback. Read more » - Double Fine Owns IP and Publishing Rights for All of Its Games Following Xbox Split, Psychonauts Studio Confirms
Psychonauts and Brutal Legend developer Double Fine Productions has confirmed it has regained the IP and publishing rights for all of its games released under Microsoft following its split from Xbox. Read more » - GTA 6 U.S. Army Deal Has Already Convinced at Least 20 Soldiers to Reenlist
At least 20 soldiers have chosen to reenlist after a United States Army base in Fort Stewart, Georgia, began offering time off for the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. Read more » - Want a Gears of War Lancer Replica? You Can Preorder One Now
Preorders are live for a full-scale 1:1 Gears of War Prototype Lancer replica, but it'll set you back $300. Read more » - Soulslike Game Where You Play as a Sword-Wielding Dog Goes Viral Because, Well, You're a Sword-Wielding Dog
‘Stray Dog: nobody cares’ is going viral, and it’s not hard to see why: it’s an upcoming Souslike game where you play as a stray dog on a mission to rescue its master. Read more » - Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Mini Tins Are Back in Stock at Amazon
Amazon has restocked Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Mini Tins, but TCGplayer offers cheaper prices and lets you pick your favorite Eeveelution. Read more » - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Cast Expands With Uncharted, The Last of Us Veteran
Veteran voice actor Robin Atkin Downes has confirmed his involvement in Naughty Dog's upcoming Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, following work on Uncharted and The Last of Us. Read more » - YouTuber Named in Take-Two GTA 6 Leaker Subpoena Insists He Did Nothing Wrong
The YouTuber named in Take-Two's GTA 6 leaker subpoena has denied any wrongdoing. Read more » - FromSoftware 'Sincerely Apologizes' for The Duskbloods Network Test 'Server Issues,' Ends First Slot Early
FromSoftware has announced The Duskbloods network test has reached an early end after the first day of testing resulted in "game server issues" that barred players from logging in. Read more » - Marvel's Wolverine: 6 Comics to Read to Prepare for the Game
If you're impatiently waiting for the release of Marvel's Wolverine on the PS5, these six essential X-Men comics will help you prepare. Read more » - 13 Movie, Game, and TV Trailers You Might Have Missed This Week
Keeping up with the deluge of trailer drops is a near-impossible task. The watch list never shortens, digital Sisyphus. To cut through the noise and turn the slog of keeping up with the neatest-looking stuff, I’m starting this column with the goal of collecting the most notable video game, movie,… Read more » - The Blood of Dawnwalker Won’t Run at 60fps on Console, and Fans Aren’t Happy
The Blood of Dawnwalker console footage has shown off the game's graphical modes available at launch, but none will hit 60fps. Read more » - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hits Record Low Prices on PS5 and Switch 2
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is down to a record-low $19.99 on PS5 and $34.99 on Switch 2 at Amazon, featuring an exclusive Magic: The Gathering promo card bonus for those buying on Switch 2. Read more » - Take-Two Seeks Information From Microsoft and Discord in Hunt for GTA 6 Leaker, Files Multiple Subpoenas in Federal Court
Take-Two has issued a subpoena in a federal court requesting information from both Microsoft and Discord as it hunts the leaker or leakers behind the recent spate of GTA 6 gameplay videos. Read more » - Rock Band Was a Multiplayer Experience Truly Unlike Anything That Came Before or Since
Rock Band remains, to this day, the most unique and physically satisfying gaming experience I’ve ever had. And at Official Xbox Magazine, we played it so much that we ended up pissing off our sister magazines in the building. Read more » - The Duskbloods, Tides of Annihilation, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Catch Up on IGN's Game Previews This Week ICYMI
Your one-stop shop for any game preview coverage you might've missed at IGN this week from The Duskbloods, Tides of Annihilation, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit, and Silver Pines. Read more » - The Duskbloods Network Test Session Closed After Disastrous Server Issues
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience".FromSoftware has closed the first network test session for The Duskbloods before it's even begun.Scheduled to kick off at 11am BST, all users (as far as we can tell) were stuck at the main menu for the duration, consistently failing to log into the game's… Read more » - Guide: Here Are Our Picks From Nintendo Store's 'Back To School' Range (Europe)
Peach pouches, Pikmin paperclips, Zelda...zatchels.With the school term starting again soon — or having already commenced in some parts of the world — it's time to make sure the backpacks are in order and fully equipped for the first leg of the academic year.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Guide: The Duskbloods Network Test Times & How To Join
Update: The first session has been cancelled.The Duskbloods Network Test is your chance to play FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive ahead of release.It takes place in late August, and due to the closed nature of the test, interested participants had to first apply in a sign up period during July.Read the… Read more » - Genki's New Controller Is Chunky, Boasts Haptic Feedback, And Its Own Screen
Update: Kickstarter goal smashed.Accessory manufacture Genki is getting into the controller space with the Manta, a premium pad that contains its own 2.79-inch screen and operating system for intuitive customisation without the need for a separate companion phone or desktop app.So you can switch profiles, remap buttons, tune controls, edit… Read more » - Crocs Is Expanding Its Pokémon Line With Three New Designs
A new Poké Ball themed clog is also on the way.Crocs' collaboration with Pokémon is evolving with the announcement of new designs based on three original generation pocket monsters.This includes a Pikachu pair featuring lightning bolts, Jigglypuff platform clogs with musical notes, and a ghostly Gengar design. The adult Pikachu… Read more » - Final Fantasy VII Revelation Panels Announced For September & October
A "new look" at the third chapter will also feature at ONL.Before Final Fantasy VII Revelation arrives on the Switch 2 next Spring, Square Enix is building the excitement for this third and final part in the remake trilogy with all sorts of reveals.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - SimCity SNES Soundtrack Makes A Surprise Return In This Week's Nintendo Music Update
Now, how about the game?Nintendo's music app for Switch Online members has today been updated with the SimCity SNES soundtrack.Read the full article on nintendolife.com Read more » - Another Crab's Treasure Scores A Switch 2 Edition And Free Upgrade
Higher fps, enhanced resolution and more.The soulslike Another Crab's Treasure has this week cooked up a surprise Switch 2 Edition, including a free upgrade.If you already own the Switch version, you can download the update right now and experience "smooth performance". The official Nintendo game page elaborates on this, revealing… Read more » - Video: Minecraft Dungeons II Official Gameplay Trailer Released
"Enter the Sift".Minecraft Dungeons II is gearing up for its official launch on the Switch and Switch 2 next month.Ahead of release, the team at Mojang has released an official gameplay trailer showcasing this new action-packed experience, as well as mysterious rifts, which lead to the Sift - a new… Read more » - Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Update Adds Three New Features, Includes 60fps In Classic Graphics Mode
A patch focused on "community requested features".Aspyr recently revived The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and this week it returns to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered with a community patch, adding some requested features.This update includes three new features across all versions of the game and also comes… Read more » - Nintendo Proved Crucial In Helping Players Understand The Duskbloods
A strong partnership.FromSoftware games have historically being quite vague in communicating what you actually have to do. This is often a big part of the fun, but we suspect a lot of players have been put off by just how impenetrable the company's game have been in the past.In a… Read more » - Japanese Charts: Nintendo Continues To Dominate With Rhythm Heaven Groove
Sick beat.Famitsu has provided the latest figures for boxed sales in Japan covering the two weeks from 3rd August to 16th August.Surprising no one, Nintendo is still absolutely dominating, with Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation the only title representing the PS5 in the top ten. Otherwise, Rhythm Heaven Groove leads… Read more » - 007 First Light Hits Major Sales Milestone, Still Confirmed For Switch 2
Don't panic.IO interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have announced that 007 First Light has now sold over 4 million copies since launching 3 months ago on 27th May 2026.A fine achievement, indeed, and a strong indication that we can probably expect to see more Bond action from the Hitman team… Read more » - Nintendo Denies Rumoured Release Date For The Duskbloods
Update: Okay, false alarm.You might have seen that a bunch of previews have now gone live for The Duskbloods on Switch 2. One of these, however, might have mistakenly revealed the game's planned release date.The Guardian's preview lists the release date for The Duskbloods as 24th September 2026 – so… Read more » - Feature: The Obliteration Of Andross - A Tactical Analysis For Maximum Damage In 'Star Fox'
Charting Star Fox’s most Venom-ous route.I’ve always been a champion of Fox and the gang, from resolutely defending the merits of Command on the DS to battling through Star Fox Zero’s janky multiplayer in anticipation for the team’s glorious return on the Switch 2, but nothing could’ve prepared me for… Read more »
