Look & Vote.
We’re back with another clash of the covers as we embark on this week’s Box Art Brawl!
Last time, it was the Game Boy’s Operation C (or Probotector, depending on your region) being put in the limelight, and we had a full three covers to choose between. It was the North American design that walked away with the win, however, snatching up 56% of the vote and splitting the remaining 23% and 21% between Japan and Europe, respectively.
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“Available for approximately one year”.
As part of the recent Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary news, Nintendo revealed it would be offering a “limited-time” Nintendo Museum ticket.
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Go on, tell us.
The recent Direct broadcast revealed the Virtual Boy library would be joining the Switch Online ‘Nintendo Classics’ library.
As you’ve likely already seen, there are a few paywalls. Firstly, you’ll need to have an active Expansion Pack subscription (on top of the regular Switch Online subscription), and according to Nintendo, a paid accessory is “required”.
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No longer left behind.
Ever since the first big blowout Direct for the Switch 2 back in April, I’ve been itching to see an announcement for Resident Evil on the new console. It’s possibly my favourite series of all time, after all, so I’m eager to play the recent entries on a Nintendo console without having to connect to the bloomin’ Cloud. Heck, aren’t we all?
I’ve been banging on about it so much over online chats and meetings that I’m quite sure my colleagues were just about sick of it weeks ago. So you can imagine how much my excitement ramped up when rumours began to surface about not only existing RE Engine games making their way to Switch 2, but also the upcoming ninth mainline entry, Resident Evil Requiem.
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It means the world.
While not entirely dormant for the last 30 years, Yuzo Koshiro’s Ancient Corp — responsible for Streets of Rage II, Story of Thor, and the Master System’s superb Sonic the Hedgehog — is finally back in the public eye with the release of Earthion. What’s significant for the small studio is a return to the console that cemented it in the annals of gaming history.
Those who follow Koshiro on social media will know his love for the Mega Drive and its Motorola 68000 processor, and, as such, it is with great fanfare that Earthion has arrived to reignite Sega’s 16-bit powerhouse. Sort of. Intended for a physical release in the first instance, Ancient has instead decided to lead with modern formats to ensure the manufactured cartridge (ostensibly scheduled for 2026) is the best it can possibly be. This has already resulted in improved bullet visibility based on player feedback, and other tweaks via update.
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Nothing to dread, here.
Well hello there. Welcome. It’s the weekend, and that means you’re keen to see what we’re going to be playing over the next couple of days while divulging your own plans. Before you do so, however, let’s just recap the last handful of days.
First up, Nintendo announced that it would be expanding its GBA app with two new titles on NSO next week, so that’s pretty cool. The company also reiterated its recent Direct announcements with the usual handy infographic. Lots of cool stuff coming out, y’all.
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And a “major title update”.
The radical roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is getting another DLC character in the future.
The big reveal is scheduled for 23rd September 2025, with this new character joining the turtles and Casey Jones. Alongside this, the team will also be releasing a major title update. When we hear more, we’ll let you know.
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For Sparking! ZERO and Xenoverse 2.
Ahead of the launch of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on the Switch and Switch 2 this November, Bandai Namco has lifted the lid on DLC 3: Dragon Ball Daima Character Pack 2.
It’s launching on other platforms next week on 24th September and includes Goku (Mini) Super Saiyan 4; Goku (Daima), Super Saiyan 4; Vegeta (Daima), Super Saiyan 3; Majin Duu; Third Eye Gomah; and Giant Gomah. This will expand on the game’s existing roster of 180+ fighters.
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Just breathtaking.
It looks like Square Enix is still celebrating Chrono Trigger‘s 30th anniversary — and why shouldn’t it? This is one of the most-beloved RPGs of all time.
And today, as a tasty little treat, the company’s Japanese YouTube channel has shared a video showcasing close-ups of some of the game’s character art and promotional artwork. (thanks to modder and video producer Christa Lee for highlighting!)
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Swapsies.
Cosmox Gaming is best known for its Haute Pad range of arcade controllers, many of which can be considered budget options for fight fans, while pretty much all of them are immediately compatible with the Switch and Switch 2.
The HautePad X wired controller is a slightly different proposition, and it’s a wild one. It’s comfortably the most premium of Cosmox Gaming’s controllers at a base price of $229.99, and there’s a good reason for that. Unlike most arcade controllers which just have one main function, the X boasts several thanks to its modular design.
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