Anniversary: Resident Evil 4, One Of The Greatest Games Ever Made, Turns 20

“2005… I’ll never forget it”.

It seems funny to think back on it now, but during the early days of Resident Evil – when decomposing zombies were the top dog and Raccoon City was everybody’s favourite apocalyptic holiday destination – the idea that the franchise would find itself in the rural outskirts of Europe in which you fight a child-like evil castellan seemed utterly absurd.

That’s exactly what Resident Evil 4 was, however – absurd. Although the series has always enjoyed its own endearing sense of lunacy amongst the gritty, survival horror tropes, RE4 went above and beyond with its utterly ridiculous storyline and gameplay.

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Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Has Been Nominated For Another Award

Fingers crossed.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been nominated for another award. This time it’s up for ‘Adventure game of the year’ at the 28th annual DICE Awards.

The other nominees include 1000xRESIST, Animal Well, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. That’s some tough competition, but there’s always a chance it could take out the top spot.

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Random: Metroid Prime 4 ‘OG’ Amazon Pre-Orders Are Being Cancelled

Some fans placed an order in 2017.

If you pre-ordered Metroid Prime 4 on Amazon multiple years ago, you might want to check the status of your order.

Amazon customers have been receiving emails recently, confirming the cancellation of this item “due to a lack of availability” and providing refunds. A user on the Metroid subreddit, who ordered the title in 2017 (alongside the original announcement), shared the message they received:

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Round Up: ‘Switch 2’ Renders Suggest A Sleek, Classy Successor

Does it come in black..?

Leaks and rumours regarding the upcoming ‘Switch 2’ have seemingly exploded since the beginning of 2025, with accessory maker Genki in particular causing a stir with its recent exhibit at CES 2025. Not only that, but photos shared via Reddit seem to showcase a genuine Joy-Con from the Switch successor, hinting at a new feature in the form of an optical sensor.

Naturally, fans are going wild with speculation, and many have taken it upon themselves to produce renders of the Switch 2 that they claim may be accurate representations of the final machine based on the miriad of leaks.

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Guide: 126 Games You Should Pick Up In The Nintendo Switch eShop Holiday Sale (Europe)

Every game we scored 9/10 or higher.

The eShop Holiday sale ends this Sunday in Europe, so here’s your last reminder to get spending! Until the next sale, anyway…


Nintendo has officially kicked off its Switch eShop Holiday Sale in Europe, bringing beefy discounts to thousands of games until 12th January 2024.

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Is This Our Best Look Yet At ‘Switch 2’?

Update: Genki backtracks on claims.

Last week, accessory maker Genki announced it would be showcasing ‘Switch 2’ accessories at CES 2025 and it’s now delivered on this promise.

These new products are reportedly being shown “behind closed doors” and the German outlet Netzwelt has now shared some photos online. Apart from a look at a docking station with Joy-Con controllers attached, there’s also a “Switch 2 replica” model on display.

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So, Have You Pre-Ordered Donkey Kong Country Returns HD For Switch?

DK and Diddy are back next week.

Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back next week in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch.

All this time after the 2010 Wii release, we’re now getting the ‘HD’ version – which also includes the bonus levels from the 2013 3DS version. Along with this, everything you know and love about the Retro Studios’ platfomer is returning including the local co-op.

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‘Switch 2’ And Software Listings Spotted On French Retailer’s Internal Database

It’s all happening.

Following a GameStop database leak revealing ‘Switch 2’ accessory SKUs yesterday, a similar situation has now supposedly played out with French retailer ‘Fnac’.

The retailer’s website reportedly features multiple placeholder listings for the Switch “successor”. It’s believed these could be different bundles offered by the retailer. Apart from this, there’s also at least one item of software listed for the ‘Switch 2’. This appears to be a game by Take-Two:

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By ‘Eck! PowerWash Simulator’s Upcoming Wallace & Gromit DLC Looks Cracking

Feathers McPhwar.

Ever one to snatch up a DLC crossover, Square Enix has today announced that PowerWash Simulator will be getting taken on a Grand Day Out later this year with the arrival of the ‘Wallace & Gromit Special Pack‘.

We still don’t have a precise release date for this one just yet, though the above reveal trailer showcases some of the mucky locales that we’ll be a-scrubbing when it does arrive. We catch glimpses of the West Wallaby Street kitchen (complete with moving model train set), the interior of Wallace’s rocket, the workshop and Gromit’s kennel in the front garden.

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