Category: Nintendo

X and why?

Most of the time, I’m pretty oblivious to game name trends. It’s normally only when someone points out to me that all AAA games have names like ‘Chronicle of Shadows: Rebirth’, that I start to see that formula used everywhere — like when you find a trendy new pair of shoes that you swear you’ve never seen before, only to wear them out of the shop and see every other person styling them.

The way it’s usually pointed out to me is when Nintendo releases a game that rehashes a title format we’ve seen hundreds of times before. Most recently, it was the rise of the unnecessary exclamation mark, when Princess Peach: Showtime! and WarioWare: Move It! made me question whether I should be shouting their final word each time I said them. This year, it’s X games.

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“It’s a homage to my mum and my childhood”.

Everyone remembers the first animated movie that scared them. For me, it was The Fox and the Hound — probably not the first movie in Disney’s canon that anyone remembers, but it was one of my brother’s favourites, so it was on regular rotation. Which means that the bear attack towards the end of the movie has been etched into my memory. It’s a terrifying scene which probably explains why I haven’t rewatched it since childhood.

Chris Darril, director of the upcoming narrative horror-platformer Bye Sweet Carole, understands the impact of those animated movies and the effect they have on kids. It’s this, along with a healthy dose of nostalgia and passion for animation, that fuels the entire game.

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Power corDS.

It’s time to plug into another edition of Box Art Brawl!

Last time, we matched up a trio of covers for the SNES classic, Super Adventure Island, with the three regions opting for vastly different designs. The disparity wasn’t enough to drastically split the vote, mind you, as the golden Japanese variant walked away with a comfortable 76% of the votes, leaving North America with 16% and Europe with a diddly 9%.

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Update: Including cross-platform matchmaking.

Apart from the news Sonic is doing a collab with Pac-Man, Sega has also announced it’s running an ‘Open Network Test’ for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

This test will take place later this month on 29th August 2025 and runs until 1st September 2025. This time, it invites Switch users as well as players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC to participate. This will allow players to “race as Sonic and friends for free” ahead of the game’s launch next month.

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Playtonic will share another “major update” next week.

Yooka-Replaylee is due out on the Switch 2 this year, and it appears it will be getting a proper physical release on Nintendo’s new hybrid platform.

A new listing has recently popped up on the Canadian website Video Games Plus, and according to the description, the “full game is on the cartridge”. Once again, this title is being distributed with the help of PM Studios.

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No webs to spin.

Six years. Much has been said in the last six years about Team Cherry’s near radio silence on Hollow Knight: Silksong. Promises from Microsoft about the game coming out “in the next 12 months” in 2022. No playable demo since E3 2019. No Kickstarter updates. And a furore of hungry fans whipping themselves into a frenzy and building an entire community on memes and anguish.

Then, on 19th August, we found out that was about to change: “The countdown is on! Join us in 48 hours for a special announcement about Hollow Knight: Silksong!” Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier revealed he’d spoken to the devs last month and promised to share “the story behind why Silksong took seven years to make…”. Even Geoff Keighley got in on the action and, during Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live, shared a brief snippet of (blurry) gameplay. The hype was reaching fever pitch.

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Have you herd?

The last time I tried shepherding an unruly beast, I wasn’t exactly a fan. It was midnight, I was exhausted, and my dog simply refused to come back inside. Typical. Thankfully, Herdling offers a much cosier alternative, replacing a stubborn pup with fantastical beasties that actually listen to me.

Developed by Okomotive, the studio behind the wonderful FAR series, Herdling carries the same blend of quiet melancholy and atmosphere as the studio’s other games. Though fleeting in length, Herdling is a breath of fresh air – a journey sure to stick with you, even if its core gameplay feels a tad clunky.

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Take the day OFF.

Well folks, it’s the weekend once again, which means it’s time to get some gaming done!

But first, a recap. This week, Capcom launched an intriguing 30th anniversary website for Resident Evil, though there’s not much on there right now beyond some cool artwork. Gamescom also happened, which means we got some really cool announcements including a port of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in 2026, and brand-new Bubsy and He-Man games! What!

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Get ready for the third entry.

During Nintendo’s recent Partner Direct, Capcom lifted the lid on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.

If you haven’t got around to playing the second game Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin just yet, now is the chance if you happen to be based in Europe and have an active Switch Online subscription. This same trial is also live in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

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It’s almost here.

After a long wait and even some delays, we’re now just weeks out from the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

The ‘hands on’ previews have been rolling in from Gamescom this week, so we’re rounding up a handful here including our own. This is the final demo before the game goes on sale to the public on 4th September 2025.

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