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Nintendo frequently pursues high-profile claims of patent or copyright infringement. A new patent takes aim at the summoning and battling gameplay system used in Pokémon games. While the Palworld lawsuit focuses on monster-catching titles, creature pals aid players in many RPG titles.

Accessory maker Genki has settled with Nintendo after the Japanese video game company sued them earlier in the year, for showing off an eerily accurate 3D mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 at CES. Genki will now pay Nintendo undisclosed damages and refrain from using names similar to Nintendo's IP.

Void Interactive took to X to announce Ready or Not's impressive 3 million copies sold on console platforms.

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard could benefit gamers with a wealth of classics. Unfortunately, a list of missing Xbox Game Pass games reveals how many titles are inaccessible. Licensing issues and a hesitation to overshadow newer games may explain the limited selection.

A shutdown of a Sega office in the UK provided a golden opportunity for a collector. After purchasing dev kits and games for Nintendo consoles, including the 3DS, local police raided the seller. He believes that Sega involved the authorities to reclaim legally purchased goods.

The studio that produces the UFL football title continues to wait for a Switch 2 dev kit. Strikerz Inc. CEO Eugene Nashilov claims that Nintendo ignores requests from free-to-play games. Other developers have described a confusing application process with no clear logic for who receives dev kits.

While SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has plenty of DLC characters making their way to the title, NiGHTS is one particularly unexpected, but welcome addition for retro gamers looking to play the title this month.

A canvas shortage that seemed to be at the root of a downgrade of Fallout 76's Power Armor Edition also seemed to have taken the former Senior Vice President of Bethesda Softworks by surprise.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 starts at $1,100 and goes up to $1,350 for the Z2 Extreme variant. While this price tag is entering gaming laptop territory, Lenovo feels that it is justified considering the high-performance parts it houses.

A new report suggests that, like the PS5 Digital Edition, the PS6 will accept an optional disc drive. The next PlayStation console would also be more compact to reduce shipping costs. Fans had worried that, following industry trends, only digital games would be an option on the PS6 release date.

The bloated install size seems to only be a factor for PC-based players of Helldivers 2, while the console version of the title remains well under the 40GB mark currently.

2026 could be a busy year for classic RPG fans, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reportedly heading to multiple consoles. According to NateTheHate2, the second part of the remake trilogy will arrive on Switch 2 and Xbox. Boosted Switch 2 specs should benefit the demanding open-world visuals of Rebirth.

The Nintendo 2DS is no longer supported officially by Nintendo in terms of repairs, with the company citing a lack of parts to maintain the service.

Another lawsuit centered around copyright infringement ends in success for Nintendo. The company claimed that Ryan Daly ran the Modded Hardware storefront and sold the Mig Switch. Previously, Nintendo shut down the Yuzu emulator developer Tropic Haze and websites hosting ROM files.

In a recent interview, ex-Nintendo developer Ken Watanabe sheds light on why the company avoids new IPs. Nintendo prioritizes inventing unique gameplay experiences, even if players use the same characters. Announced first-party Switch 2 games rely heavily on established Nintendo franchises.

TCL has announced a new technical partnership set to benefit its next-gen augmented-reality (AR) glasses at IFA 2025. The world's first RayNeo wearables with Audio by Bang & Olufsen are projected to launch worldwide by the fourth quarter of the year, but might be seen earlier than that in certain regions.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition may be in a better technical state than the Gamescom demo suggested. At Pax West 2025, a newer build produced more stable frame rates. With optimization, the FromSoftware title could become one of the better showcases for Switch 2 specs.

In response to the Hollow Knight: Silksong price, indie game studios are rethinking their plans. Some developers worry that they can’t recoup costs by charging $20. Other companies downplay the Silksong effect, reasoning that one release can’t disrupt the industry.

The Ever Crisis livestream did not reveal a Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 release date or trailer. Even so, Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura provided a positive update on the Square Enix game. The Disney-influenced Kingdom Hearts 4 has also seen significant progress.

While the game lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2 is still pretty sparse, Nintendo is currently offering a discount on almost 4,000 games for the original Nintendo Switch. Some discounts exceed 80% and deals on select first-party Nintendo games, this might be one of the biggest eShop promos of the year.

In many countries, the Hollow Knight: Silksong price is identical across multiple platforms. Sadly, Brazilian PS5 gamers must pay significantly more than on Steam or the Nintendo eShop. The PlayStation Store rejects regional pricing, which poses economic challenges for buyers.

The ultrawide 32:9 experience has been brought to the handheld form factor. A creator has managed to DIY a Ryzen Z2 Extreme powered, Windows running, handheld with detachable controllers.

Digital Foundry tested the performance of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X in Doom: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The hands-on test returned performance that might disappoint fans who were waiting for considerably better gaming chops than the current crop of handheld gaming consoles.

Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Breaker series, a new lineup of special edition wireless controllers available in Ice Breaker, Storm Breaker, and Heart Breaker designs. Preorders are now open, with the controllers set to launch on September 9.

The PS5 Slim will be getting a refresh, and while it is visually the same as the version currently on store shelves, the digital edition is reported to have less storage. Scheduled for release later this month, it will keep the price tag of the 1TB version

Rockstar is looking to expand its video production team which could mean that new GTA 6 promotional content could be on the way, possibly releasing before the end of the year. The game is slated for a May 2026 launch and it’s been about five months since the last trailer aired.

The Analogue 3D has now been showcased in its first official video. Showing a brief glimpse of 1080° Snowboarding footage, Analogue has now clarified that its 4K reimagining of the Nintendo 64 will not support N64 ROMs via openFPGA.

Some relief is on the way for gamers who find the higher PS5 price an obstacle. Select U.S. buyers are receiving $100 PlayStation Store credits when upgrading to current-gen systems. The new Upgrader Program, which includes PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, will end on September 20th.

After a vague Ubisoft update, Insider Gaming has clarified which Rayman games are in development. The publisher is prioritizing a Rayman remake, but also has preliminary plans for Rayman 4. Players haven't seen a mainline platformer game in the series since the 2013 Rayman Legends.

How well Microsoft can accommodate console gamers may determine the fate of the ROG Xbox Ally X. Digital Foundry discovered that its interface is in a rough state. With the ROG Xbox Ally X release date approaching, multiple aspects of the UI are works in progress.

Leaked gameplay footage for Star Wars Outlaws shows pretty consistent gameplay, though at a lower resolution. The footage is said to be from docked mode so it would be interesting to see how the game runs in handheld mode.

A September Nintendo Direct is even more likely after a trusted leaker has verified rumors. NateTheHate2 believes a September 11th or 12th date for the presentation is probable. Nintendo could finally pinpoint a Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date or unveil a new Mario game.

Sony’s latest first-party PS5 game is failing to win the approval of gamers worldwide. Offensive remarks made by a former Lost Soul Aside developer continue to haunt the action RPG. After alienating Chinese gamers, players elsewhere complain about poor performance and lackluster writing.

In past generations, many consoles became cheaper within a few years after release. Instead, gamers are contending with a PS5 price increase and more expensive Xbox and Switch systems. A new study reveals how much cheaper today’s consoles would be if they followed historical trends.

The remake of the original Gears of War title has garnered a significantly large player base thanks to a mix of availability day one on Xbox Game Pass, as well as a strong fan following across multiple platforms.

Path of Exile 2 is now playable on PC and consoles without an early access key. The promotion ends on September 1, 13:00 PDT, and there's no limit on how much content you can unlock. Additionally, all progress will get carried over once you purchase an early access key on the same platform.

Just days before the Silksong release date, gamers can finally pre-order Team Cherry’s Metroidvania sequel. Gamestop has listed the Switch version of the game for just $19.99. Even though Hollow Knight was affordable, as a larger project, the Silksong price may be lower than players expected.

The game, which is due to release on the 2nd of October, now has a final version that has been greenlit by the developer and submitted to Sony for its publishing needs.

The statistics further cement feedback from various quarters about the popularity of physical media for AAA releases, even as Nintendo grapples with criticism for its Game Key Card approach as an alternative.

A Russian video game store may have leaked the release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The game could arrive on September 18, about a week after the rumored Direct event.

id Software is looking for a features programmer with strong experience in FPS games. It could be for a new IP, or revival of an old classic, or even a new instalment in the Rage series.

Honka: Nexus Anima is a creature-hunter with similarities to Nintendo’s Pokémon games. The new HoYoverse title may infringe on the mounting patent used in the Palworld lawsuit. An IP consultant considers the patent too broad, since it would prohibit a riding mechanic used in many games.

Gacha games are essential to the health of the Japanese gaming industry. Sadly, developers of these mobile-based titles are facing declining profits and opportunities. More publishers are prioritizing console gaming, which requires different skills and experience.

The latest Ghost of Yotei PS5 gameplay video shows Atsu running through an enemy camp guns blazing. There seem to be two types of guns, a short-range 'pistol' and a long-range 'rifle.'

Gamers continue to wonder about the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 release date. The latest leak involves the actor who voices the Genesis character recording new lines. During the Square Enix Ever Crisis livestream on September 5th, players may finally hear news.

While much more powerful than the OG Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 is still relatively weak by modern standards. This lack of performance has been most evident in third-party games, where the Switch 2 has been shown to run poorly. A new leak now claims that more Switch 2 games will incorporate Nvidia DLSS starting next year, which will go a long way in addressing these issues.

Moore's Law is Dead has revealed new information about the Canis SoC that will power Sony's rumoured handheld console. It includes a mix of Zen 6 and RDNA 5 parts, along with a hefty amount of LPDDR5X memory.

Many horror fans were envious of Gamescom 2025 attendees who played a Resident Evil Requiem demo. An IGN interview asks Capcom if there will be a downloadable preview in the future. The game’s director and producer also discuss whether more returning characters may play a role in its narrative.